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Thanks for that (I got a notification this time for once) I only have a little, but find its okay for some things and not others, not sure it would be the right sort of finish for this learning tower Its certainly a thought though, thanks for the suggestion

Thanks for your input, I have some rustins internal, I may try that if I don't go the lacquer direction I guess I was just being lazy, thinking of waxing only It depends what the daughter wants ;-)

Thanks for your reply, not sure why but didn't get any notifications of any replies? I do have it set to notify but find it often doesn't work (I have checked spam folder) So thank you for the link, I have a few of their products, I was toying with sanding sealer followed by acrylic lacquer...

Hi all I have made a learning tower for my grandson, its made from recycled bed slats What would you suggest as a child safe treatment ? Would just wax be sufficient ? or something else Any advice appreciated

I am another one who has been through several different types, all went US in a year or so, range was never a problem and we live upstairs in a tallish building with very thick walls, but either the bell push failed or the unit Having got fed up with missing deliveries/collections or visitors...

If its a route I have not taken before and know in advance I need to go that way I do a virtual trip on google maps, I have found that helps immeasurably as you can see landmarks and study signs to see where you need to be Works most of the time for me not that I venture out *that* much these...

We have had threads on here previously re the shows that upcycle stuff from the tip etc and the weird and wonderful things they create, then sell for astronomic sums Has anyone caught the latest of the cheap to produce shows, the Bidding Room on BBC Where 5 "dealers" bid for items brought...

The cheapest ;-) I have only bought one pack which I wasn't entirely happy about, the glue wasn't as strong as others I had before or since, it was okay but just not as sticky, they still worked okay I have some in my wish list on Amazon but can't remember if they are the same as I have had...

My only additional advice, should you wish to try this, is to try and make sure any labels you buy are the type with a thin perforated border all around the edge on the top face, the side you print on (makes peeling off the backing much easier when printing several small items on one page) I...

I use A4 self adhesive labels Print pattern on and apply direst to the wood After cutting depending on the wood, a wipe over with turps subs and the remains of the pattern will usually peel off in one go It costs about 7p per A4 sheet No glue, no painters tape, no mess

PS otherwise I find both Screwfix & Toolstation are pretty good

I fell foul of this when I ordered a scroll saw and paid for it online, wanting it then rather than wait, off I went to pick it up, they refused my pick up as I didn't have the card I used to pay for it online (it was not obvious you had to do so at the time and I used a card I only use for...

Sorry to add my own question but its allied to yours This has awakened a question I should have asked a while back I have a flat slate grave marker for my in laws, its engraved with names etc and the white is now not so "white" any more What would be used for white lettering on a slate...

Very nice too Having a few Harry Potter fans myself I did these for two of them

So how did you get on with it?

Its probably thermal paper, heat it up and it goes black but the letters/numbers can become readable But a photo is way better and easier to find ;-)

Does your Parkside saw have a foot pedal? If it does they have only supplied that for less than a year which might lend weight to a request They may still say receipt is required but it might be worth asking A bit late now I know but when I buy substantial items especially where there is a...

I could understand it fully were it an ordinary road, but this is a service road for buses, taxis and delivery trucks, I am not aware of a single incident involving a cycling accident at that point so why waste money on such a pointless project? There is a pavement on the other side (with kerb)...

Quite so but that does not make it right or sensible Its often said that the councils use up their spare cash in budgets before the new financial year or they will get lower funding the next year, how true that is I can't say but filling a few pot holes in the road would be better use of the...

As a slightly side issue My nephew (nearly 50) came a cropper yesterday on his bike The council in their infinite wisdom decided to "upgrade" an existing cycle path in the centre of town (Newquay) the existing path was well used and well known and there had been no known issues as far as I...