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If you decide to use Sycamore make sure you ask for CND (colour no defect) Sycamore it should be a lot cheaper, same wood just not so pretty.

Do you have a band-saw, probably be the easiest way.

Yes within reason, I've done all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Thank you for your very kind words "Filament" glad you have recieved your MFT but I do seem to recall it was to be a Christmas present? so better re-wrap it before you get caught. Anyway thanks for letting me know it arrived OK.

Tricoya isn't that a bit soft? Always seems that to me anyway.

One of the things I get asked to make are MFT bench tops in both MR MDF and Plywood, and I often get asked what is the best way of protecting them, to help keep the damp out while kept in a shed and keep them clean while in use I guess. Personally I wouldn't bother but then I'm lucky in that I...

As far as I understand your question as long as the wall is basically dry then you either need to stop warm damp air getting to it or allow enough warm air to raise its temperature above the dew point to prevent damp forming. So if you have the space insulate behind the wardrobe then a vapour...

That is I think a spray shade stain then a spray lacquer, I can't think of an easy way to replicate that finish without a spray gun. Any stain wiped or bushed on will give a total different effect. A skilled French polisher may have good chance but still be different.

Could you use a stencil or even screen print them.

Sounds like electrical interference or a poor earthing.

Can you drill and pin it?

Why not ask the guy based in Wantage, I understand he's a very nice and helpful chap.

Or try washer headed screws.

Can I claim being offended, making fun of my name! Shouldn't be allowed😡

Using my mind reading skills I'd say the op is looking for oblique cut branch wood for making house name plates. Best advice would be to contact someone local that does firewood logs or a tree surgeon but you would have to dry them yourself.

I'd be amazed if you can get an ID any more than tree-wood from that photo.

The answer to a problem is often found when you fully understand the cause, to help with this can you provide a rough sketch of the floors shape along with dimensions.

Bet they were in the last place you looked, always the same.

There you are I said I could do it for you.

Made for fellow forumite Lockwood. 3.1m x 670mm MFT. made in two pieces dovetailed together all hand made (not)