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Yes Garnet is a bit reddish but then so is golden pine! I'm not sure what Fiddes put in their brushing polish, I suspect it is rosin but could be anything. The one thing I have found with Fiddes in the last thirty odd years is their products are slightly unreliable and can be differ from one...

I did not mention sanding sealer because it is not absolutely necessary, it is a primer but a coat of whatever you are using to finish will also act as a primer. Not to worry, sanding sealer is useful for lots of things and I always have some to hand. Also don't worry about the Fiddes brushing...

Button, Garnet or Heavy french polishes will all give you a golden finish. My preference would be to use Garnet. Fiddles Golden brushing polish is horrible stuff...avoid. What you need to decide is how you are going apply the shellac. If brushing it on you will need a good quality brush. A...

They could be from a Canterbury such as this... Or an Etagere/Whatnot such as this...

This firm is worth a look. http://www.claytonmunroe.com/PBSCCatalog.asp?PBMInit=1

These would be a good set if you can get them at the right price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Good-Set-of-6 ... 1833868323

You need to get some oxalic acid, you can buy it in crystal form from Fiddes in Cardiff or Liberon sell it in liquid form under the name of "wood bleacher" http://www.liberon.co.uk/repair-and-pre ... kmfA%3D%3D If you get the crystals, melt a small handful in a jar with some near boiling water...

Non DMC strippers are pretty poor compared to DMC and if you use them on veneered furniture there is a great risk of the veneer lifting due to the amount of time it has to be left on and other problems with having moisture in contact with the wood for hours if not days. I was given many samples...

I refit all of my chisels with London pattern, they are not only comfortable in the hand, they don't roll off the bench.

Your 20x10 panels are a little large for a first attempt. I would suggest veneering a smaller panel using one piece of straight grained veneer and then move on to joining two pieces of veneer. I know you have said that you do not have a glue pot and hammer but you do not need to purchase these...

Hey Custard did you see my comment on the gaps opening on my joints when ironed on? Still don't know why and guess it might happen with glue film - which I also am considering. I agree with what Custard said, you may also have been using too much water causing the veneer to expand while you...

Rub into the grain with a rag then rub off excess across the grain with a clean rag before it dries. When dry seal with shellac or lacquer. You could just wax over but will get a more durable finish with shellac. I hope you get it done in time. Merry Xmas.

Thank you all for your replies. I have had a look at these three lathes, if I bought the bed extension it would cancel out any small difference between the centres they have and would provide the extra capacity should I need it. The record has by far the more powerful motor which is always...

Hi all. I do not do a great deal of turning, mostly replacing knobs, feet and finials but some of what I have to copy is quite fine and delicate. Gillows of Lancaster knobs for example! Anyway, I am looking to buy a new lathe and would like some guidance if you will. I do not need to turn...

Black Bison wax is a good wax but the smell is awful and gets right into your stomach after a while. I do keep a tin but only use it when there is a scent issue that I am trying to disguise, like smoke damage. Mylands wax is very good but for my money the best paste wax by far is Harrells made...

I would still use a sanding sealer. Although it has a very fine grain the sealer will still stop the finish from sinking in.

Mark, I wish I had got one years ago. I only got this one last year after I developed a hernia. It makes getting heavy pieces onto and off the bench a doddle and being able to alter the height means that you are always working comfortably with less strain on your back and knees, also if you have...

You said it!

Ok. Thanks Sunnybob. Will look into replacing them.

Thank you for your replies Coley and sunnybob. I have had no oil on the floor! Do you know ow I would inspect it to see if it needed topping up or rings replaced? Do i unbolt the box section/