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I use a pre catalysed lacquer supplied by Trimite. Not sure if they supply the US but I guess you have a similar product. S

Yes. Usual H&S common sense rules apply. I have to say that I have found this the quickest and cheapest method of prepping furry cut mdf edges. If filler is used, you will need to ensure a completely even and level finished surface. I do not need this check with pre-cat as I am only 'smoothing'...

Hi Many thanks for the how-to. Will look into it. Cheers Si

Thanks You must be psychic. I was just getting my small amount of grey matter around that one!! As an aside, it has been mentioned that the oak is likely to burn from the router. Would this depend on the speed of rotation or will it happen anyway? Thanks again. Si

Hi Been doing this for 2 years now. Once you have machined your mdf spray the raw grain with a pre-catalysed lacquer. Dry, rub down with 120 grit and apply another coat. Dry. Rub down with 240 grit and then prime. Faultless. Si

Thanks to Dave and Mallie. Mal - will try tomorrow and report back soonest. Si

ooo. No external refs for piccies. Oh well. Yes. It's not really reeded I want but a shallow trough. Si

Wow! Fastest response I ever got from a forum. Thanks. First, I'm not rigid on 3 flutes. 4 is possible but I think it may look over 'fussy' for what I want. I was looking for something like this as opposed to a 'beaded' effect. http://www.aescustomwood.com/images/New_mantels_003.jpg Thanks...

Hi Bit of a noobie here I'm afraid. I need to put 3 parallel evenly spaced flutes in a length of oak that is 60mm wide. I am being given access to a spindle molder and hand routers. Any suggestions as to the simplest way to achieve this would be most welcome. Thank you. Si P.s The cut width...