Post your woodwork here

[Ed-Zulu]

Also just bought on auction a very rare Swedish block plane, will share the before and after once done with the resto.

 

The two planes above need light sanding and plane iron sharpening only

[Gandalf]

anyone know where to get replacement collets for a ryobi router?

[Pants Boy]

What size are you looking for, Gandalf?

[Gandalf]

for 1/4" shank

[Pants Boy]

for 1/4" shank

 

I'll check my spares bin, I think I've got a couple.

[kosmonooit]

anyone know where to get replacement collets for a ryobi router?

 

 Drove past an office block with "Ryobi" on it today in 16th Road, Midrand if that is any help, they should be able to direct you to a reseller if need be

Edited August 31, 2016 by kosmonooit

[kosmonooit]

With Blades being topical, though I'd mention John Grimsmo channel, really exception workmanship and some damn nice toys.

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8SC-01ZKmzTIa2Usn6fexQ

[AlanD]

Thought I would ask here as it is wood related: What can I use to treat my lapa wooden poles? Some have started to look rather bare (the coating seems to have gone, not sure how else to say it) at the bottom.

 

I know of Creosote but that stuff is pungent and not good for the skin. I have little children so don't want them touch or licking the poles with that stuff...lol

 

Do I need to sand them first (please say no) and then apply or can I just apply? Thanks

[V12man]

Thought I would ask here as it is wood related: What can I use to treat my lapa wooden poles? Some have started to look rather bare (the coating seems to have gone, not sure how else to say it) at the bottom.

 

I know of Creosote but that stuff is pungent and not good for the skin. I have little children so don't want them touch or licking the poles with that stuff...lol

 

Do I need to sand them first (please say no) and then apply or can I just apply? Thanks

30% linseed oil mixed with 70% turps - just apply it - goes on well with a cloth (it's basically old fashioned varnish) - repeat every 2 - 3 months - also works well for wooden window frames and doors - get the domestic engineer to do it after washing the windows...

[AlanD]

30% linseed oil mixed with 70% turps - just apply it - goes on well with a cloth (it's basically old fashioned varnish) - repeat every 2 - 3 months - also works well for wooden window frames and doors - get the domestic engineer to do it after washing the windows...

 

The linseed is available at the likes of Builders I gather? A cloth? Would a paint brush work?

Domestic engineer.....lol...is that what they are called now?

[V12man]

The linseed is available at the likes of Builders I gather? A cloth? Would a paint brush work?

Domestic engineer.....lol...is that what they are called now?

Builders usually has linseed oil - as do most hardware shops.

 

Paint brush works fine - but tends to splash more than a cloth - it's pretty thin stuff - protect your floor with plastic or something.

[kosmonooit]

Thought I would ask here as it is wood related: What can I use to treat my lapa wooden poles? Some have started to look rather bare (the coating seems to have gone, not sure how else to say it) at the bottom.

 

I know of Creosote but that stuff is pungent and not good for the skin. I have little children so don't want them touch or licking the poles with that stuff...lol

 

Do I need to sand them first (please say no) and then apply or can I just apply? Thanks

 

 

Creoste mellows out after a while, and its the only treatment that helps most wood stand the test of time out doors in my opinion. Unless you are pedantic about annual maintenance with other treatments

[l4y3rcake]

Thought I would ask here as it is wood related: What can I use to treat my lapa wooden poles? Some have started to look rather bare (the coating seems to have gone, not sure how else to say it) at the bottom.

 

I know of Creosote but that stuff is pungent and not good for the skin. I have little children so don't want them touch or licking the poles with that stuff...lol

 

Do I need to sand them first (please say no) and then apply or can I just apply? Thanks

The guys at Noag se Mark do a mix that works really well. 

[AlanD]

The guys at Noag se Mark do a mix that works really well.

Had to google that..haha..thanks.

[jimmycool]

I really like the Armadek made by Rystix, particularly the mahogany tint. It is water based and seems to perform really well on any outdoor wood, especially gum poles.

www.rystix.co.za

[dev null]

If you use the linseed oil mix, and apply with a cloth, please ensure that you dispose of the cloth correctly. Don't bunch it up and throw into a drawer or cupboard.