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The articles which
follow start with Wood and Tools ( new and old, large and small ) and go
on to feature subjects such as Joining Wood, Preparing Surfaces,
Colouring and Finishing. The emphasis is on small scale furniture
production and DIY and not manufacturing. Even though this appears to
narrow the viewpoint of the participants and limits the remit of these
articles the topic is endless, fraught with problems and enlivened by
individual opinions and experiences.
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| This section of Wood-Mag
tells the story of how Allan Fyfe, of Lethenty Mill Furniture, builds a
chair from a beech tree without the use of electricity or machine tools.
It features a complete set of cabinetmakers tools from around 1900. Plus
many other articles from Allan on other furniture making subjects. |
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Articles about the raw
material; where to get it and what to look for, how it’s cut and what
features to avoid. Not forgetting drying, kilning and storing. |
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This section features articles
on old and second hand tools, new tools, sharpening, setting and
maintenance. Tools from different price ranges will be compared and
considered. |
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| Electric drills (plug-in
and cordless), routers, jigsaws, handplaners, sanders, snip saws etc.
These articles look at power tools from a practical point of view with the
part-time woodworker in mind. |
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| Table saws, dimension saws,
radial arm saws, bandsaws, spindle moulders, industrial sanders planers
and thicknessers etc. - these have varying price tags and potential. Most
small scale furniture makers have to take into account what is best for
their budgets. These articles take this dilemma seriously and seek
solutions. |
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| This section will focus on
specific aspects of furniture making, like producing and fitting a table
top or a shelf, with tips and suggested jigs as well. |
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| Preparation of Surfaces for Finishing
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| Preparation of Surfaces
before Staining and/or Finishing Filling, scraping, sanding; important
preliminaries to a good finish. Articles about these will help to
investigate the options, and advice about dust extraction will be
available for those who want to know more about the Health and Safety
aspects. |
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| Varnishing, French
polishing, and waxing – oiling and all the different types of oil; why
choose Tung oil rather than Danish oil ? There will be articles about all
these and about exterior finishes like yacht varnish, not forgetting wood
preservatives. |
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| Colouring and Colour
Matching Water Stains, spirit stains, varnish with stains in them, waxes
with stains in them – it’s sometimes difficult to make an informed
decision and it’s not something you want to take a chance with. These
articles will help you decide on which path to take. |
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