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What kind of wood is this? Solid wood table was getting thrown out, scavenged for scrap wood. in c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Walnut isn't so pale and doesn't have knots like that.

What kind of wood is this? Solid wood table was getting thrown out, scavenged for scrap wood. in c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 5 points 4 months ago

The knots and colouring suggest pine, I'd say.

I love making fun French cleats for my tools. Here’s some of my favorites in c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 11 points 5 months ago

What a nice workshop you've made; it has such character. I especially like the salmon push stick!

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[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

Thanks! We wish her a speedy recovery!

My favorite lady in c/aww@lemmy.world

Small Maple Table - made for my toddler in c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

Beautiful work!

Bee Box in Oak in c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago

You chose well with tung oil, it'll harden unlike beeswax. Pure tung's often my go-to but it just takes so long to properly dry if you're doing multiple coats.

Bee Box in Oak in c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Beautiful work, very impressive. Did you finish it with beeswax for good measure?

Starfield has been cracked in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your comment and username have made my day so far.

I made my very first wood turning project! in c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

[–] Distant_Foreground@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've got no lathing tips for you because I've only used a lathe once and I'm more of a carver but you've done a great job there for a first attempt! For the finish I'd recommend smoothing it out with some 240 grit sandpaper, cleaning it off with white spirits or similar then giving it a couple of coats of Danish or boiled linseed oil. The grain will look absolutely beautiful.

Be sure to post an update photo!