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    Veneer vacuum press advice

    Thanks thetyreman, Thanks for being frank, it's appreciated. As I said, I am a hobbyist and have limited experience. To be perfectly honest, I have read about hide glue but have shirked away from it, as in my head , it requires a fair bit of hardware & practise, but please correct me if I'm...
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    Veneer vacuum press advice

    Thanks all, I fully take on board & understand you stating 'If it ain't broke don't try and fix it!' HOJ and I do agree, but I fancy trying a different method. The items I make are relatively small, so I probably don't need a vacuum press, but fancy having a go if the price is right. Many...
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    Veneer vacuum press advice

    Many thanks 'thetyreman' I do like traditional methods and all the items I make are completely handmade, with no use of power tools (as I don't own many). It states in the article, 'veneer used to be part of a tree, and as a result it has a heartwood side and a sapwood side. If you wet the...
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    Veneer vacuum press advice

    Hi, I hoping that I can glean some knowledge from the wealth of experience found here? I am a hobbyist who primarily works with veneers. My projects include marquetry pictures, jewellery/trinket boxes & I produce alot of parquetry based designs. Over the years, I have been using homemade...
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    Newbie bandsaw question

    HI, I am wondering if someone could please advise? I am a hobbyist and have just taken the plunge and bought a small bandsaw while the 'Black Friday' reductions were in place. (Axminster Workshop AW1400B) I intend to use it for general purpose lightweight jobs, but my first project is to make...
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    Moore & Wright Square question

    Thanks for all the information, it's really interesting and informative! I'm not really concerned about the value of the square or the need for certification, as the square is spot on for my needs. The initial question was really to glean your knowledge as to what the etching/scribing meant...
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    Moore & Wright Square question

    Many thanks TFrench, that was described perfectly. Simon
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    Moore & Wright Square question

    Thanks Pete, You state, 'Your square would be a grade better than toolroom, as an inspector would be using it for acceptance'. I have no knowledge of toolroom, calibration standards, & sorry to appear naive, but would you say my square, labelled 'inspection' is of high or medium accuracy...
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    Moore & Wright Square question

    Hi all Probably an simple question for most here, but I am unaware of the correct answer. I bought an old, small boxed Moore and Wright square several years ago that has 'inspection' etched/scribed on the stock. Could anyone please advise on the definition of the word 'inspection' in this...
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    Floor finish advice

    Many thanks all, I haven't heard of Bona traffic before, but it seems to be a good solution. The quick drying Rustins and Ronseal products also seem to be popolar and effective. Again, thanks for your help and will post my findings when we have completed the works. Simon
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    Floor finish advice

    Many thanks for your input and apologies thet I wasn't clear in the initial post. We don't intend to touch the tiled areas, but will be cleaning the wooden flooring and intend to seal the wooden floor with a quick drying finish and was enquiring if anyone could recommend a product that can be...
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    Tesa or veneer tape advice

    Many thanks everyone. For info: I have finished the project using the yellow Tesa tape during glue up, and found it absolutely brilliant. I understand where Droogs is coming frrom, but for basic marquetry it is ideal. Simon
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    Floor finish advice

    Hi all, I am hoping that I can glean from the wealth of knowledge here? I am a facilities manager at a medium size hotel and we intend to close the site for 9 days during the extremely quiet period in the first couple of weeks of next year. My intentions during this short time is to spruce...
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    Headband Magnifier/Glasses with LED

    Many Thanks Bingy man, Just from your very first impressions and the reduction in cost from Axi, I will certainly buy the headset and give it a go. Many thanks to you all for your contribution. Simon
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    Headband Magnifier/Glasses with LED

    Thank you so much for all your suggestions, I truly appreciate it. Bingy man: I look forward to your thoughts on the product you have purchased from axminster, as it looks ideal and a reasonable cost too, but the slimline headband suggested my Fleyh looks pretty promising also. There were a...
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    Headband Magnifier/Glasses with LED

    Thanks everyone, I have tried a clip on magnifying glass, but I didn't get on with it for some reason, so would definitely want to go down the headband or similar route. Thanks again Simon
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    Headband Magnifier/Glasses with LED

    Thanks HowdyNeighbour! I'll check out your recommendation, as I would rather have a quality product that is tried and tested and can potentially add lenses to the basic product when necessary. All the best Simon
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    Headband Magnifier/Glasses with LED

    Cheers Bingy man, Please let me know what you think about the product when you recieve it. i'm not sure if I have a problem at my end, but I cant see the product that you are recommending? Thanks for the input. Simon
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    Headband Magnifier/Glasses with LED

    Hi All , With Christmas looming and my eyesight failing a little bit, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good quality craft headband magnifier or similar glasses (with LED) that i could ask for as a gift, rather than receiving the generic socks and body wash boxset? I create mainly...
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    Tesa or veneer tape advice

    Many thanks for the input everyone. Looks like I'm heading over to Wood workers workshop, and as usual, will without a doubt spend more money than I initially intended. 😁 Thanks again, Simon
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