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PS - doesn't really belong in this thread, but I also made a little pen box for my sister: Looking forward to the next project now - perhaps with dovetail joints :lol:

Well... I made that rather stressful - only left myself three days for this project and a couple of other bits :o Some of you guys might have managed, but with my limited experience it was a bit interesting. Nevertheless, I did finish it, albeit with a couple of simplifications: - no...

That's a very good point! Perhaps some subtle grooves along the end faces? I don't think it will get moved too often, so they wouldn't need to be large carrying handles. Thanks, John

Hi Ross, Think I get you - like this (red arrow area off first)? Sounds like it's largely a case of practice makes perfect ;)

Good idea - thanks! Hadn't thought to just make a better fence...

Right - progress still a bit slow trying to fit it in around work and training... I've now cut most of the pieces to size, and should be able to start with piecing together the box In the meantime, here's a photo of a finished coaster: Simple and a little rough, but looks and feels quite...

Well, I never really have enough time for the projects I set out to do, so I have yet to get properly stuck into this yet. I did however sharpen my plane iron... ...get some Zebrano planed (not perfectly mind you)... ...and made a couple of coasters for our office secret santa Not much...

Hi Andy, Thanks for the advice on the glues! I have got myself some Titebond. I tried some hand-planing last night, and must admit that it was quite a satisfying experience once I was getting it right (or some approximation thereof). I think I may need to redo the bevel on my plane blade as...

Thanks for all the comments everyone! I'll try to take some photos of my attempts so you can all observe how much of a newbie I am ;)

Hi Nathan, Perhaps you're right about the joints. It would keep the design nice and clean... As for the planer, it's not a great one (one of the generic 204mm ones), and the fence seems a bit "all over the shop". I see that putting your planed face against the fence and running through ought to...

Hello, I'm new to these forums, but they look like a good place to come for a bit of advice on a project I have planned! My aim is to make a nice breadboard for my parents with two parts - a slotted top and a 'tray' base. The slots in the top should allow the majority of the crumbs to fall...