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That is an excellent job, you should be well chuffed with yourself, especially the centre mitred notch (Nitrix' solution ). I would not have thought of that and would have had the router out.
Timber is far from cheap anymore; still it doesn't grow on trees I suppose
You could use wood dye on the 2x1 but you will never get it to match properly.
Timber is far from cheap anymore; still it doesn't grow on trees I suppose
You could use wood dye on the 2x1 but you will never get it to match properly.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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Thankyou.Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:49 am That is an excellent job, you should be well chuffed with yourself, especially the centre mitred notch (Nitrix' solution ). I would not have thought of that and would have had the router out.
Timber is far from cheap anymore; still it doesn't grow on trees I suppose
You could use wood dye on the 2x1 but you will never get it to match properly.
A router is next on my list
I did contact a more local sawmill about getting the 2x1 in Larch or Douglas fir but didn’t hear back from them. If I can get some then I’ll swap it over but probably just live with it.
I’ve learnt a lot doing this and got a bit more confidence to tackle things in the future.
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I did that but maybe took it a bit far. I made a coffee table having done no woodworking before, before I knew it I had made this: Then when I had finished that I did this: It's got a bit out of hand for me!ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:45 am I’ve learnt a lot doing this and got a bit more confidence to tackle things in the future.
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All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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If you’re planning anything major I’d suggest getting a 1/2’ router,
Something like this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/trend-t7-ek- ... 230v/307kg
If your only going to be doing a little moulding then a 1/4’ router would do, they aren’t as bulky or heavy as a 1/2” but obviously don’t have the guts or depth of plunge for doing deep cuts, which ever you get, as with the planer don’t be tempted to take too much out in one go
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Wow! Bit of a jump from coffee table to house!!Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:53 pmI did that but maybe took it a bit far. I made a coffee table having done no woodworking before, before I knew it I had made this:myrtle house 2012 050.JPGmyrtle house 2012 049.JPGmyrtle house 2012 048.JPGihadablackdog wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:45 am I’ve learnt a lot doing this and got a bit more confidence to tackle things in the future.
Then when I had finished that I did this:
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It's got a bit out of hand for me!
Looks awesome!!!!
The closest I’ll get to that is by putting a roof and some walls on the pergola!
It started with a raised veggie planter and now the pergola, which to be fair is quite a jump, but can’t see anything bigger on the horizon….saying that, I did tell Deb that I’d make her a walk in greenhouse!
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Thankyou. It would only be occasional use and probably small scale, so likely to start with 1/4 inch and experiment, I guess I won’t really know until I try one.Chippie wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:00 pmIf you’re planning anything major I’d suggest getting a 1/2’ router,
Something like this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/trend-t7-ek- ... 230v/307kg
If your only going to be doing a little moulding then a 1/4’ router would do, they aren’t as bulky or heavy as a 1/2” but obviously don’t have the guts or depth of plunge for doing deep cuts, which ever you get, as with the planer don’t be tempted to take too much out in one go
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See, you're on the slippery slope. I made the kitchen above as I'm a tight-ar*e and a bespoke solid oak kitchen to buy was stupid money, so bought the machinery and had a go. I sold the machinery after for good money, then the chance to build the house came up. So ended up buying a whole new set of woodworking machinery!ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:01 pm It started with a raised veggie planter and now the pergola, which to be fair is quite a jump, but can’t see anything bigger on the horizon….saying that, I did tell Deb that I’d make her a walk in greenhouse!
Regarding routers; as Chippie above says a 1/4 router (I had a Trend T3 but it's now bust) is good for most things but a 1/2" is good for pretty much everything (as they come with 3/8" and 1/4" collet too) but can be a bit of a handful. Bigger routers can be undermounted in a router table if you are getting into serious work aswell.
www.axminstertools.com are the ultimate toy shop for anything woodworking IMO
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
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The house is good for a 1st attempt
My problem is space…..most things done on the patio which isn’t completely flat (hence some of my mitre saw cuts are a bit p1ssed ). Garage is full of stuff, mainly a commercial treadmill so need another shed….and so it begins!
We put the chairs back tonight and I had my Thatchers!!!!
Deb now tells me she wants some form of wind break on the side, initially thought trellis but going to see what’s available ready made before I commit !!!!!
Any advice on oiling the wood? Someone recommended Osmo uv oil?
My problem is space…..most things done on the patio which isn’t completely flat (hence some of my mitre saw cuts are a bit p1ssed ). Garage is full of stuff, mainly a commercial treadmill so need another shed….and so it begins!
We put the chairs back tonight and I had my Thatchers!!!!
Deb now tells me she wants some form of wind break on the side, initially thought trellis but going to see what’s available ready made before I commit !!!!!
Any advice on oiling the wood? Someone recommended Osmo uv oil?
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Danish oil all day long. Osmo is ferking expensive and a bit OTT for outside IMO. Like the close up of the cider; makes me thirsty. If it had condensation running down it I would have driven the 300 miles to christen the pergolaihadablackdog wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:18 pm Any advice on oiling the wood? Someone recommended Osmo uv oil?
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
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It had been in the fridge overnight but I must admit, it didn’t seem really chilled.
Going to look into the oils….which danish oil, or doesn’t brand matter?
Going to look into the oils….which danish oil, or doesn’t brand matter?
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Danish oil is danish oil TBHihadablackdog wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:35 am Going to look into the oils….which danish oil, or doesn’t brand matter?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense- ... 1ltr/2043r. Good price this one.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
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Went from a coffee table to a fully fitted kitchen with no woodworking experience.
Who wrote this then, do you have a twin?
Who wrote this then, do you have a twin?
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I have been renovating houses as a hobby since 1996. The woodworking hobby started in about 2011. I made a coffee table as a trial run, then built the kitchen. Then moved (again) and built the house. Then moved again.
I have never said I am a builder or carpenter, because I'm not, I'm a refrigeration engineer. I do, however, have 25 years experience with renovating houses and all that comes with that. I also am not a liar!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
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Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Calm down dear nobody called you a liar.Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:10 pmI have been renovating houses as a hobby since 1996. The woodworking hobby started in about 2011. I made a coffee table as a trial run, then built the kitchen. Then moved (again) and built the house. Then moved again.
I have never said I am a builder or carpenter, because I'm not, I'm a refrigeration engineer. I do, however, have 25 years experience with renovating houses and all that comes with that. I also am not a liar!
I just found it funny that you said you started with a coffee table but had said you had 25 years of building carpentry experience
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