gobbypunk
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looks like sweet chestnut to me
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Hi jaclal I am only in dorset and have a 4ft alaskan so if you want to have a deal give me a ring my numbers are on another post worth milling from last week as yaffle says you can get some cool figuring so get in toutch if you want to have a go at milling it Cheers Mark
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Thanks Timon that will be ace what kind of center do you have as we are setting up a co op at the mo we have me with my chainsaw carving /milling etc my girlfriend with stained glass and welding ane metal craft hard work but worth it Cheers Mqrk
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Hi guys I asked a few weeks ago about what product to finish a dining table with I went with dainish oil as I had a big can of it in the workshop but it took like 3weeksto dry i know its a bit cold and damp in my workshop but never had this happen before do you think its gone funny with the cold look forward to hearing what you all think Cheers Mark
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Hi Stuart I just tried to P M you but the system could not find you so hear are my phone numbers 01258 863705 and 07449736569 ring me I am sure we can have a deal Cheers Mark
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Hi I thaught I sent you a P M ,I am in dorset but not a million miles away I would be up for coming and milling your Oak I am based in shaftesbury and I think you and the but are in romsey about an hours drive I will P M you Cheers Mark
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Hi talking about chains you should be getting a much better finish on your boards than that its quite rough you should be using a ripping chain as for a saw that breaks down often that would get to me I would save up and get a good saw it will make milling a joy ,I have had fungus like that just treat it with an anti mould stuff hope this helps Cheers Mark
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Hi Lucan can you please send me a P M with the address of that pdf have you seen how much amazon want for that book crazy price Cheers Mark
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Cool I would be interested in the course too do please let me kknow details/price when you get it all sorted out Cheers Mark
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Shame I missed that not that far either ,anything else interesting comes along i am always looking for nice timber I am in North Dorset just let me know Cheers mark
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THanks guys I was only going to warm up the workshop a bit with space heater not try and dry the oil as its my first dinning table got to be sure about the finish will post some before oil and after oil pics Cheers Mark
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Hi Se7 unfortunately I do not have that luxury I was thinking over night and maybe put the space heater on for a while what do you think Cheers Mark
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Hi guys thanks for your comments last time I think I will go with danish oil and my question this time is should i rub down with wire wool between coats Cheers Mark
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Nice boards they would make some nice tables Cheers Mark
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Cool Ace work the face and hands are spot on wish I was that good Cheers Mark
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I will always haggle I love it if you do it with a smile and some humour most people will at least laugh if not drop their price ,when I am at shows with my chainsaw carvings about half my customers will haggle I dont mind as I do it ,its fun Cheers Mark
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Hi Dervish is right nothing better than just doing it and dont worry if it turns out crap and ends up on the firewood pile I still chuck stuff on the wood pile I bet we all do from time to time if you can get together with another carver you should its good fun and bounce ideas off each other ,and when you get an idea say I want to carve a bear look at pics of them and doing some drawings should help and above all Have Fun with it Cheers Mark
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Hi yes just go to a dealer but shop around as prices vary I would want to pay no more than £150/170 for a small saw if you do ever find yourself down our way do pop in Cheers Mark
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Hi a friend of mine has imported one from Russia, he knows the people who make them over there. I think he wants to sell the one he has but it's not a complete cabin, just the walls. I think it's 15 x 10m and he wants about £4,500 for it. I can get further details if you're interested, PM me if you are. It's in Dorset by the way.
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Hi I have been carving for a few yrs now and have a ms180 and have been using a sthil carving bar but just got a sugi hara bar from Rob D on hear and its so light its a joy to use (thanks Rob) so I would get a small ms 170/180 and a sugi hara bar but other people may differ either way you will need a small saw and carving bar Rob D on hear can sort you with any bars and chains you need ,nice work for your first one keep it up what part of the country are you in if near dorset you would be welcome to come to do some work in our yard we always welcome anyone to come and do some work together we also have stained glass and welding/metal craft if anyone is interested just P M me keep up the good work and welcome Cheers Mark
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Green furniture direct out of the log... let's see your designs!
gobbypunk replied to Rob D's topic in Panther Mill UK
Hi guys some of you were talking about using flap discs on grinders and yes they are no good on green wood bit if you get a flexi backing pad and use say 36 grit discs not flap theay are ace on green wood I have been using them for yrs on my chainsaw carvings and have 4 and 1/2 inch and 7 inch the 7 inch on a 9 inch angle grinder removes alot of wood very quick ideal for table tops benches etc just that I would share that hope it helps Cheers Mark -
Hi I would also invest in a winch set up from Rob D ,there are a few vids on hear ,big help Cheers Mark
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Hi I use I W Wallace (craft insurance ) for my carving phone number is 01202 826127 hope this helps its always good to get 2 quotes Cheers Mark
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Green furniture direct out of the log... let's see your designs!
gobbypunk replied to Rob D's topic in Panther Mill UK
Hi Agri yes powder coat looks good I had a look at other stuff there some drain pipes so should be ok got to carve the 2 pedestals then put it all together ,nice to mill the planks and see it through to delivery ,the customers came to see progress and were very pleased and thats ace when people love what you have made I will stop waffling now Cheers Mark -
Hi guys I am making a large walnut dinning table It is going to get bashed about a bit what would you polish it with ,wax is out as it would not last long looking good I hate varnish so what product would you all advise ,Many Thanks Cheers mark
