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Thats great thanks :) I'll get some past wax, really looking forward to get started now :D pete

One more thing, want to give it a good sanding prior to oiling, what grade should I be finishing with, have some 240 grit at home will this be enough or should I go for a higher grit? don’t mind a bit of extra work as the tables going in quite a prominent place so I need it look as good as possible

Thats greaat thanks again Mike, going to order some this afternoon i'll post some pics up when its completed pete

Thanks mike :D Just been on the website and it looks ideal, one question if i go for oak on the legs will i get problems using wire wool? (infact will wire wool be ok to use on the plywood?) pete

Hi Guys I have a birch plywood table top and I am looking for a good finish, the whole top is bare wood so there are no finishes / waxes already on Ideally I would like to use an oil finish, previously I have used lemon oil which I like it gives a nice colour and is very easy to apply For...

Seen this finish (black bowl and forks in pic) cant find any info on how its done, is it really burnt or is it just a heavy stain? pete

Thanks guys :) I like the sound of the lemon oil, one thing does it take long to dry?

Hi Guys I started a woodturning course a few months back and have completed a few bowls, to finish them I have been; 1. sand up to 240 2. Apply sanding sealer 3. Flat off with wire wool 4. apply clear wax with wire wool 5. Buff with cotton cloth Really seems to bring the grain out which i...

Thanks guys :) Bit of a change of plan I went to B&Q today to look at the plywood, an 18mm laminated birch plywood caught my eye look good quality with no voids (from what i could see) , has anybody ever used this? (it was £48 for a big board cant remember the size unfortunately) would...

Hi Guys I’m looking to build a table top from plywood and have a few questions The top will be approximately 60cm x 30cm x 3cm 1. I believe there is different grades (quality) of plywood, what are these grades and which should I be using for the table? the edging will be on show but I’m...