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  1. What would you do with these logs to create a decorative piece(s)

    Hi guys,

    I will be married next year year, and the afters will be in a marquee. I would like to add some nice touch to it, such as table decorations or whatever really!

    I have come across logs...
  2. Ideas to build some decorations or functional for my wedding reception

    Hi All
    I am due to get married next year, and we are having the reception in a marquee. My fiancee thought that it would be a nice idea if I made some things for decorating inside the marquee (table...
  3. Wise words Russell, thanks. I was probably a...

    Wise words Russell, thanks. I was probably a little too ambitious anyway!

    I might try size the remaining pieces with scrapers - any advice on the type/model of scrapers and a technique?
    Should I...
  4. Hi again guys, thanks so much to all of you for...

    Hi again guys, thanks so much to all of you for your help. I ended up routing a slot into a piece of hardwood as suggested by Russell in order to size my pieces to the correct width. This worked...
  5. Beginner - Using my LA Block Plane - Sizing narrow inlay strips to fit in routed slot

    Hi All,

    I am a new owner of a Veritas LA block plane, my first "proper" hand tool! My first use for it is as follows..

    I have a large number of mopani wood strips which are roughly cut. I wish...
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    Johnny - should I employ the 50/50 glue/water to...

    Johnny - should I employ the 50/50 glue/water to the faces in addition to applying it to the edges?

    Thanks
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    Thanking guys- I'm beginning to think that i...

    Thanking guys- I'm beginning to think that i should use wood for this project. I see that poplar is said to be good for painting. Problem is that poplar isn't readily available here..
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    painting mdf

    Hi

    i want to make some letters from mdf for my baby nephews wall to spell out his name.
    i plan to cut them out from 8x 4 sheet, 1/2" thick.

    im pretty open to design, but will probably route...
  9. Thanks David, so I can get the project to...

    Thanks David, so I can get the project to completion quicker by incorporating planing, I can get a slightly better finish?, and I can save on wax for the finish if I have planed the surface rather...
  10. What are the benefits of planing instead of sanding

    Hi All,

    A question from a relatively inexperienced woodworker - I cannot seem to see the benefit of planing instead of sanding -


    Don't you get the same end result, with sometimes one method...
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    ok guys, thanks. So, it would be easier to...

    ok guys, thanks. So, it would be easier to maintain accuracy with the ts, but at the expense of more waste, in comparison to the bandsaw?
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    is this a job for table or band saw?

    hi guys

    a simple question, at least to the more experienced guys here!

    Ive got a square spindle about 12" long, 2x2 inch.

    i wish to cut some edge banding from this piec, strips of 1/2 inch...
  13. Are there any limitations to the planer sled...

    Are there any limitations to the planer sled idea? Is it that it just takes longer/ more effort to get the desired result? Will accuracy be compromised?
    Thanks guys
    Eoin
  14. Thanks for the replies guys - I will look at...

    Thanks for the replies guys - I will look at getting a good planer (or thicknesser here in UK & Ireland)!
  15. Any need for a Thicknesser when you have a jointer?

    Hi Guys,

    Think it is about time I invested in something to allow me buy rough lumber and save some cash from the planed all over stuff.

    Can I just buy a jointer alone (with no additional...
  16. Thanks for advice David

    Thanks for advice David
  17. have 1/8 inch walnut veneer, how do i finish?

    Hi guys
    very simple question, i have 1/8 inch walnut veneer that i am glue to edge of coffee table.the veneer looks lifeless, I'm assuming the best thing to do is just apply a gloss poly to it?...
  18. Fair enough Ken, I may have jumped the gun a bit....

    Fair enough Ken, I may have jumped the gun a bit. I think this is due to the fact that the Dowelmax arrived and that prompted me to post here.
    I wouldn't consider myself a person who would have...
  19. I am not draggin their name through the mud - if...

    I am not draggin their name through the mud - if that is your interpretation, then that is fine. I am just stating the facts of my experience.

    I am not that upset,believe me. (Written expression...
  20. You are missing the point - they should respond...

    You are missing the point - they should respond to every customer.
  21. see my latest reply guys, glad you had a good...

    see my latest reply guys, glad you had a good experience - I didn't. May be they will learn from this and improve their service for the good of everybody. Personally, I have noting to lose or gain...
  22. Just to clarify, the email was not sent from my...

    Just to clarify, the email was not sent from my address!!!! You seem to be missing the point - why dont Jessem respond to the original emailer??? They only decided to react to Kens correspondance...
  23. This was my first dealing with them, and will be...

    This was my first dealing with them, and will be my last.
  24. very poor customer service from jessEm but great from dowelmax

    I enquired to JessEm about shipping a dowel jig to my location. Over one week later they responded requesting my shipping address. Now, almost three weeks later, still no response from them.I've...
  25. Thanks Dave - do I need Sketchup Pro for will the...

    Thanks Dave - do I need Sketchup Pro for will the free version do?
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