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Hi Thanks for coming by, Friday was the busier of the two days, sorry I wasn't able to say hello. Hope I wasn't looking too harrassed... probably someone trying to bite the Stick Wax again! The show very good thanks, we sold quite a lot of stuff and spoke to lots of people which is always good...

Hi Gents Was good to see you both on Saturday, where was everyone else? Look forward to seeing you (and others) at either Stoneleigh or Tools 2004 later this year; we'll have to make some better arrangements for meeting up! Enjoy your purchases!

Hi All I won't be able to get away from our stand for a coffee (have flask will travel!) but if anyone wants to come over and say hello my earlier invitation still stands! Hope to see you there Terry

Hi Kenny Before giving a proper answer, could you clarify what you mean by 'glass like shine'? Are you looking for something high gloss - a mirror like shine- or just a good gloss which is visible but not overpowering? Also, is the fireplace stained, new or aged?

I'll be at the Yandles show, so if you're there please do come and say hello! Just to put a couple of points in, it's always worth remembering that the Yandles show is completely free (both to visitors and exhibitors) and it is a well organised but informal affair. There isn't a shell scheme as...

Hi all I've resisted joining this thread until now but now I'm going to dive in and be a bit controversial! I feel I should state that I don't disagree with anything that has been said, all sound advice so far, but I would like to offer some extra information on a couple of issues. Firstly...

Hi Stephen and all others I knew I shouldn't have gone away! First off, I would strongly advise against adding a water based stain to a water based lacquer as this will almost certainly have an adverse affect on the drying and performance of the lacquer. It is quite acceptable to tint a...

Hi Simuk Have you considered Rustin's Plastic Coating? This will give a very very tough finish which should be suitable for the abuse it sounds like your chessboard will have to endure; it is very popular on marquetry work and gives a high gloss, smooth finish. Of course, it is a very thick...

A little something to add to this thread which I don't think has been mentioned yet; a law passed in 2000 which comes under the 'Distance Selling Regulations' allows for a seven day 'cooling off' period on any purchase made by mail order, telephone, internet etc. The main reason for this is to...

I think I'd prefer enigmatic... We produce a Royal Blue stain which could well be the right colour, further coats of it will deepen the colour so a very dark blue should be very achievable. Only thing is, we only do this in a Spirit Stain. I guess you have your reasons for wanting to use a...

Midnight wrote Is that as in 'Turning Japanese' as in the wonderful song by The Vapors? Must be I guess, fits in too well with what else is being said... and I to think all those years of singing along to it it was only a little while ago that I realised what it really means...

Hi Steve My commiserations; this is indeed a stupid policy but then again, isn't that what the local councils are there for? The most annoying thing is as you say there is a simple solution but no-one there is bright enough to see it. Of course, the problem with your idea is that the council...

You guys might be interested in the view from the other side of the fence as it were. As a supplier, we find Axminster very easy to deal with and they handle their purchasing and payments as efficiently as their sales. Probably worth saying that the vast majority of our stockists are a...

I'd agree with the above and can add the following... Airless is what painting contractor use for putting (usually) emulsion paint on as big an area as possible and the quality isn't really good enough for wood finishing (air-assisted airless spray systems are the woodfinishing variation for...

As no-one else is adding to this thread, I hope it won't be frowned upon if I put in an unashamed plug for us! Spraying is nearly always the best method of applying finishes as it allows you to put on an even, brushmark-free coat, but of course not everyone has the equipment needed; you have to...

Hi Tony Thanks for ordering some wax, I'll be interested in your comments. Black Bison is a very good wax, I can't and wouldn't want to knock it; the main difference between it and WoodWax 22 is drying time. WoodWax 22 is based on very quick drying solvents (but not harmful ones like toluene)...

Hi Richard Great opening line by the way! Hand polishing waxes like WoodWax 22 shouldn't be that difficult, so perhaps before answering your question I hope you won't mind if I give a couple of tips which I'm sure you already know but may be of use to to others reading this. Obviously...

Sorry Frank, I really don't think it works very well without the video of Mel Smith, Princess Anne et al driving big lorries and running over hedgehogs! Mind you, lines such as 'On the road, you eat cafe food with pride, You can throw it up outside' and 'On the road, you can wear your...

Come on Mike, do you think we've got nothing better to do all day here? Tsk tsk. ...although after an extensive search I found the following which you might like... http://www.ironworks.com/comedy/python/cheeshop.htm Wonders: Where will it all end?

Frank... I can never resist a challenge... The Constable Savage story is in the General Chat forum... hopefully this link will take you there. https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=18510#18510 Enjoy!