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Stigmorgan
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2 more creations today, got a few pieces of very green (cut yesterday) willow, not sure of exact species but the bark is beautiful
so I figured I would use a piece to make a podlet, I did not enjoy turning it, the bark flew off and the wood is very fibrous and kept clogging the gouge, not sure if it's due to how green it is or not, it also cracks quicker than I can cut a section and reseal it, the grain doesn't really seem very interesting, perhaps because there's no spalting on it but overall it came out OK, finished it with Danish Oil, I then threw on an Iroko pallet block and turned a twig vase, Iroko never disappoints.
so I figured I would use a piece to make a podlet, I did not enjoy turning it, the bark flew off and the wood is very fibrous and kept clogging the gouge, not sure if it's due to how green it is or not, it also cracks quicker than I can cut a section and reseal it, the grain doesn't really seem very interesting, perhaps because there's no spalting on it but overall it came out OK, finished it with Danish Oil, I then threw on an Iroko pallet block and turned a twig vase, Iroko never disappoints.
ScottyT
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Thank you
Stigmorgan
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Fleabit104
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My first ever post (hopefully uploaded correctly???)! and really enjoying reading the threads and getting advice…Finally finished making my MFT table after years of working on a trestle style bench. The difference it has made has been unbelievable. Wish I had done it sooner.
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Well done. is that mdf or ply you've used ?.
Fleabit104
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Thank you!
Mostly 18mm ply with 18mm MDF painted black for a contrast. Screw heads are plugged with teak to finish it off. I’ve also made some MDF lengths to use as sacrificial pieces to cut into so as not to damage the top too much. I know it’s a work bench and will get beaten up but I try and look after things if I can for longevity.
I’m pretty pleased with it but as time goes on, I’m sure I’ll find things I may have done differently if I ever made another one…..that’s all part of the fun!!
I'm intending doing one myself, but cutting the UJK board into 3 sections. Which I'll inter-space with mdf, so you get at one end a ujk bit of board with 3 groups of holes in it., then plain mdf, then a middle ujk section with 5 hole, then another plain mdf, then the last ujk section with 3 holes.
Effectively I would have an 8' long bench,made up of 5 sections.
Im thinking of doing it that way so i can support long(8') components and spread out the supports., rather than having to buy 2 lengths of the ujk mft board which would be near 300 quid.
I know it sounds a bit weird way of doing then, but thats me
It should be no problem keeping it all in line and true, so long as when i initially lay them out I use the widest mtf board for reference.
Also by having plain sections, those I can work on and they are easily replaced without having to go to the bother of drilling holes in the replacement or shelling out for mtf board itself.
Effectively I would have an 8' long bench,made up of 5 sections.
Im thinking of doing it that way so i can support long(8') components and spread out the supports., rather than having to buy 2 lengths of the ujk mft board which would be near 300 quid.
I know it sounds a bit weird way of doing then, but thats me
It should be no problem keeping it all in line and true, so long as when i initially lay them out I use the widest mtf board for reference.Also by having plain sections, those I can work on and they are easily replaced without having to go to the bother of drilling holes in the replacement or shelling out for mtf board itself.
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Super Job, and boy what a workshop
Stigmorgan
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Almost broke my fingers trying to sand the inside of this one so gave up and left it semi rough, outside was sanded to 320 and finished with teak oil.
Sycamore crotch, side grain live edge bowl type of thing
Sycamore crotch, side grain live edge bowl type of thing
alex robinson
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Beautiful, but definitely looks a bit bitey! Have you tried scruff balls for sanding the inside of things? I find they are quite good. Not as effective as a drill mounted sanding pad, but great for curves and none of the problems with edges. I get them from zoro.Almost broke my fingers trying to sand the inside of this one so gave up and left it semi rough, outside was sanded to 320 and finished with teak oil.
Sycamore crotch, side grain live edge bowl type of thing
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Stigmorgan
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Thanks, the shape of it meant it grabbed and twisted my wrist, dont need to make that mistake twice to learn it was a bad idea, will look into the scruffballs
Thanks, the shape of it meant it grabbed and twisted my wrist, dont need to make that mistake twice to learn it was a bad idea, will look into the scruffballs
Get yourself one of these, apparently they are well worth the money Bowl Sander
Stigmorgan
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Thats on my wishlist
Henniep
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Hi Alex. What are scruff balls. From South Africa and haven't heard of them/it here.
Or for us lazy guys get an air powered 2 inch sander! They are the cats ass,! Or is it the bees knees in England, Or “the dogs b-ollocks “ !
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do I dare ask if you have a name for your shop buddy. ? Lol.Almost broke my fingers trying to sand the inside of this one so gave up and left it semi rough, outside was sanded to 320 and finished with teak oil.
Sycamore crotch, side grain live edge bowl type of thing
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alex robinson
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Hi Henniep, they are a sort of non-woven abrasive ball to use in a drill. Not as powerful as sanding disk, but great for getting into difficult concave shapes. Good for sanding while leaving the underlying shape the same. I got them from here: https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/power-t...KCWSBf_toppDDuVT0oIOpC6ykgnhH1MsaAmXmEALw_wcB
Stigmorgan
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I have a brand and logo but dont have a sales site if that's what you mean, I have Instagram for showing off @h1ddenbynature.
