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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Filing Guides.
      Easy enough to harden some 01 ground flat stock and then epoxy it onto the aluminium. Carbide is nicer though, and has become relatively...
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      Surprised no one as mentioned 3m repositionable 75 spray yet. It’s ideal- the sheets stick well enough to sand with and can then be...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Parquet Floor Restoration Issue.
      Not the best pics as was nearly 10 years ago and need to hint for better but here was my before and after All of the black stain was due...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Parquet Floor Restoration Issue.
      From my floor water marks stain the ends more as they absorb more water through end grain than face grain so would expect that tonal...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Parquet Floor Restoration Issue.
      As an example of using oxalic acid to help with stain removal see here http://www.thomaspenrose.com/diy_stains01.htm If you still have...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Parquet Floor Restoration Issue.
      Oh dear, can see why you’re disappointed. It will need careful treatment to get the water stain out- with no guarantees of success. I...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Help wanted Nailsea area..
      Whilst not ideal at 20mm thick and being for a fence a jigsaw could also do it - or to save a round trip a hand saw. I’ve sawn similar...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread General use clamps.
      As above - depends In workshop if holding small parts together for gluing Kant twists are great as grip with less slip sliding. They’re...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Glen Heater - Model 2142.
      I always wonder about energy efficiency and electric heaters - I’d assume a certain amount of energy produces a certain amount of heat -...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Paste wax.
      Perhaps read the other answers… Myself and others did recommend wax designed for the purpose requested...
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      Workshop worktop fine Kitchen worktop maybe not If it’s anything like wood from building sites I’ve had be prepared for embedded grit...
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread Paste wax.
      It’s just for lubrication so most waxes are fine Axminster used to sell machine wax - handy to wipe over metal surfaces for lubrication...
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      If you’re happy with a plane then shooting the mitres will let you get exact sizes and (with a well made shooting board) exact angles.
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      --Tom-- replied to the thread 6" Abrasive Sanding Discs.
      Rhynowet also good what are you typically sanding - unfinished timber? I find SiC is sharper but AlOx lasts a lot longer
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      I can’t foresee the wood cupping as the heat from the fridge is going to be pretty dry. If it was steam then maybe but at 40mm thick...
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