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Cheers Pete, I appreciate your input, and the one that you use at your work may be adequate but I am looking for a specific recommendation/product that will cut the required angles and material. I.e wood veneers.. Again, thanks Simon

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could please impart their knowledge & experience? I am a hobbyist that works mainly with veneers, and have a keen interest in parquetry. Up until now I have cut each piece with a scalpel or a fine toothed 'Zona' saw, but I am wanting to speed up the cutting...

Thanks, I'll give that ago, as I've never made/dissolved my own wax and always like to learn! Cheers, Simon

Thanks Seascaper. I have achieved a perfectly flat matt finish with the use of wire wool, but would like to apply a layer of matt wax, as I would like the tactile quality of a wax finish. Cheers, Simon

Thanks for all your input. profchris: I am only an avid hobbyist, and have never heard of matting particles, prior to your reply, so thankyou for the education. I probably wont mess with the finish on the box, but will certainly research on the use of matting particles for future projects. I...

Thanks Colin, I did actually read your post a couple of days ago, which was interesting & took note. Would you say the Liberon beeswax that you initially used was a satin sheen or leaning more towards a matt effect? I have the Black Bison wax, but I find it a little bit glossy tbh, but I will...

I have just finished a marquetry/parquetry box with a Morrells waterborne lacquer and am extremely happy with the finish, but would like to use a wax as a final coat, as I like the tactile quality of a waxed surface. Currently the finish is matt with a minimal sheen & and was wondering if...

Thanks all, He recently attended a session with a local blacksmith, making a small, veined leaf & he thoroughly enjoyed it. Even though I had no hands on experience that day, I learn't so much myself and am also keen to explore the world of metalworking / blacksmithing now. After the...

Thanks for the advice Johnnyb, and will certainly follow your instructions when making the knife, but I would still like for him to gain some hands on experience with the forge and let him learn by making mistakes, which we all have :) Besides, It will allow me to have a 'play' also. ;)...

Many thank flh801978 I have PM'd you.

I was wondering if anyone could please advise. I have no knowledge at all about metalworking as I am a woodworker, so please excuse my naivety in my input. My 13 year ol godson has recently acquired a passion for all things wood and has a huge urge for making his own kitchen knife. (He is a...

Very interesting link! Thanks Martin

Many thanks Fireburst!

Thanks for the detailed replies all, A couple of members suggest that I pay attention to the orientation of the end grain, which I fully undertstand, but I have searched online, but have not really found any definate instructions of what the orientation should be? I am assuming that each...

Thanks all, I dont think my photos show the colours accurately 'recipio', as there isnt really any definate pink tinge to the actual timber, although it appears so in the images, & I am quite sure that it isnt Tulipwood 'XTiffy', becuase it seems too dense for that? Against_The_Grain: I am...

Cheers 'Phil Pascoe' Seems a bit odd that end grain Iroko chopping boards are readily available to buy if the the timber isnt ideal for that specific application? I will just tell me godson that it's a blessing in disguise that we had Maple donated to us, rather than Iroko. Kindest regards to...

Thanks both, I have read historic UKW posts and there seems to be some bad press when it comes to using Iroko for chopping boards, but there are so many Iroko boards available that are advertised for sale, so I can't see that Iroko can be that bad when it comes to food contamination?? Iroko...

Hi All, My 13 year old godson is becoming extremely interested/obsessed in woodworking, amongst other practical/creative disciplines and has asked me to oversee him during his attempts at making an end grain chopping board. (His first ever project) He claims he has done his research and has...

Thanks HOJ, I think your frank post above has dissuaded me from trying the hide glue option, as my need for this method is few and far between, and with your influence, I may go ahead with the skateboarding Roarockit kit option, as it won't break the bank. Sean33: I have an air compressor that...

Thanks Simo and thetyreman, This is why I stay on this forum, as I welcome advice & I feel privileged to help others with their queries ! There are so many talented and knowledgeable individuals here that dont patronise to the less experienced. thetyreman: I wanted to use a vacuum press as it...