No,just like playing with wood,metal etc.
Grew up with access to tools,woodshop and powertools.
Just tinker a lot. I do admire old school carpenters immensely though.
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Grew up with access to tools,woodshop and powertools.
Just tinker a lot. I do admire old school carpenters immensely though.
This isn't actually a project of mine. Although I'm doing it. I started posting so not sure if it's fair to post it. Let me know how you feel.
that’s super @AKS
I also admire good woodwork
When I moved into my place about 10yrs ago I wanted to get an extendable dining room table
But because space was fairly limited I wanted a round one
Never seen a round one that extends to an oval shaped table
found Hartman & Kepler, 2nd generation expert furniture makers
Spoke to the owner Mr Hartman (founders son) and explained what I wanted
He said they can do it
Went into their factory to see it being made - with the chairs
Oh my gosh, I was amazed
Almost all done by hand
Still use the table every day and it looks like the day we got it
Amazing
Sad to hear that they hardly make anything these days, mostly now customers going for imports
So most of their craftsmen are not there, I think none are there any more
It’s such a shame
It’s also becoming more difficult to find a decent piece of wood that doesn’t have. 9000% markup. And 9/10 the wood isn’t even a decent piece .
Found my table at the dump
Was too burnt to sand down. (the top) so embraced the knobbly bits and decided to paint it. No detail yet but I have the basic outline so far. Sides will be a compass all the way round with chains and feathers running down the legs 
Best it to have one made up or make it yourself.
Somehow this is becoming better then the bare polished wood I had in mind.
interesting story, the wood I was after needed to be off a certain kind to avoid sagging with a heavy consistent weight.
There is a calculator available if you google the sagulator.
Bamboo???
I actually found a very simple and cheap way to make a clamp that looks to be even better than clamping with store bought clamps.
I have no love for bamboo. Was looking at white oak or ash.
My mum (butch) taught me how to help her restore antique furniture when I was a kid. And truly I understand the beauty of restored wood I spent many happy hours as a lightie with tiny files in my hands getting into the cracks. This one was blasted to bugger. But she's a strong old lady problem was despite it being very thick, the top was just a veneer of good wood, and she had a hole burnt right down the middle of it. If I'd sanded it all to that level she would have had to have another piece on top(I can't buy that stuff hehe it's why I shop at the dump) . She's lovely and strong, and now she will just have to spend her days now as a steampunk hippiegoth creation
the damage is only really deep in that one spot, and I plan to fill it with varnish. (this part I don't know what I'm doing) but with alot of time drying out don't see why it won't work?
@NecroticAngel, looks super.
Wood filler and a light sand and then paint!My mum (butch) taught me how to help her restore antique furniture when I was a kid. And truly I understand the beauty of restored wood I spent many happy hours as a lightie with tiny files in my hands getting into the cracks. This one was blasted to bugger. But she's a strong old lady problem was despite it being very thick, the top was just a veneer of good wood, and she had a hole burnt right down the middle of it. If I'd sanded it all to that level she would have had to have another piece on top(I can't buy that stuff hehe it's why I shop at the dump) . She's lovely and strong, and now she will just have to spend her days now as a steampunk hippiegoth creation
Me and the wood filler that chips out or falls off.... I'm guessing you live in average climes where temperatures don't shoot up or down? Hehe I'm just gonna keep my hole and try level it with varnish... (there is some wood filler in the table, with big chunks I've never had luck)
You could use CA and a filler like bicarbonate of soda.
Brilliant!My mum (butch) taught me how to help her restore antique furniture when I was a kid. And truly I understand the beauty of restored wood I spent many happy hours as a lightie with tiny files in my hands getting into the cracks. This one was blasted to bugger. But she's a strong old lady problem was despite it being very thick, the top was just a veneer of good wood, and she had a hole burnt right down the middle of it. If I'd sanded it all to that level she would have had to have another piece on top(I can't buy that stuff hehe it's why I shop at the dump) . She's lovely and strong, and now she will just have to spend her days now as a steampunk hippiegoth creation
CA and wood dust, wood glue and wood dust, veneer(layered) and wood glue take more time but the finish will match.
https://leroymerlin.co.za/table-top...698FfJYu9El2eIzeu6max1k6xfZ__kBBoCiUMQAvD_BwE this is the quickest most economical way.
I was actually going to go but they are an hour away from me and they aren’t really good with stock in the website and stock in hand.
I opted for board masters and a mdf/ supaboard for the moment as it’s 10 minutes from me and transportation wasn’t an issue.
I got 2x 1.8mx1m tops for R1400 with edging.
Superwood should last a while as long as it's properly sealed and no moisture can penetrate.
And Happy Birthday bro!
Yup, it’s safe and very strong actually, so will use it for about 2 years or when I have project cash flow again as I’m wanting to redo all my plumbing and this may be a 2 year project because I also have to replace galvanized pipes in walls and once the walls are “open” I’m going to redo the bathrooms.
been looking at baths and mixers and they sure aren’t cheap!
I’m thinking of redoing the line from the municipal entry and rerouting all pipes above ground for leak purposes in future as well as making taps more accessible around the house as I only have 2 external taps on the same side of the house.
same goes with plug points. I only have 1 plugpoint per room but this project is tied with my solar aspirations as I want to run underfloor heating that is powered exclusively by solar with no battery backup.
I need to learn how to tile and plaster.
Both skills I’ve never needed to learn before!
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