So got to my mates today and got the sycamore sawn up. His self made gadget worked a treat!  

  And this afternoon another mate popped round with a couple of bits of half…   Read more»

@russ nah, it’s only small pieces of wood that put my back out, I’m fine with big bits lol

Operation f**k this is a go! Ooft that was a heavy beast! Taking it to a mates tomorrow to slab it.
 

First coating of hard wax oil is now on, got to leave it till tomorrow to add more. It’s a satin clear. I’m going to be using wax over the top to create more sheen. I suspect I might not…   Read more»

@tv101 yeh it’s an awkward shade of wood to stain but I think I’m getting there lol

@timc not yet bud, I’m using their stain though but I want to check out the hard wax oil after watching youtube vids. I normally just finish with matt lacquer because it gives a really even oil finished look but…   Read more»

@swepri going with a hard wax oil, it’s like 8 hours between coats then probably something crazy like a week to cure! I’m going to need patience lol

Well I can’t say I’m super happy with staining but it’s my first time so I’ll let it slide lol. I’ve sanded it right back twice today and now I’m leaving it. Can always have another go at it in…   Read more»

@timothy-caldwell8bigpond-com looks great, by the time it’s all carved and that it’ll look even better!

With this one I cut to deep when cutting out the neck, I thought oh well, cut another 2 lines to make a triangle then filled with ebony dust and superglue lol  

  I’ve routered a floyd cavity…   Read more»