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[nucopia]

Every year the line gets longer
Lining up to buy seafood

 

[Mackka]

On the news last night down the Gold Coast people were waiting 3 hours in the sun to buy prawns from the trawler operators. I like prawns, but my sanity is more important. Still got prawns but only waited a minute. Yummo.

 

[LONEWOLF]

LW , with respect i don’t think he is after an epoxy but now that he has started with a wax he doesn’t have a choice, he must continue. Nucopia, if you work your wax with 0000 steelwool you should end up with a silky smooth , easy to maintain finish that will last for years. Mackka

Yes Mackka i realise its too late, It was just a suggestion for next time..... I do like wax but it wont stick to the epoxy... So it has to be Epoxy for my stuff...

LW...

 

[nucopia]

First coat of wax
Thoughts ?

 

[Mackka]

Anything you put on there will show imperfections in the grain or damage, but these are what makes the piece interesting. Keep going and try the steelwool when you get a few more coats on. Gilly's has been around forever and manufactured in WA from memory and another good one is Whittle Wax manufactured in Queensland and another is Mirowax again an Australian manufacturer but not sure if it is still available. 1 coat is too early to tell IMO. Cheers Mackka

 

[Manpa]

Stick with it, lots of elbow grease required. You’ll be happy in the long run.

 

[David-Karratha]

First coat of wax
Thoughts ? View attachment 6622
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Looks fine.
The beauty of oils & waxes, is they can be continually replenished & renewed with barely any effort (there’s no need to empty the box, just an occasional wipe-over is fine). The higher the surface gloss, the more imperfections you’ll see, so a nice flat finish is perfect.
In reality, 99% of people will just see a nice old chest. Unless it’s crooked and literally falling apart, most folk won’t see the majority of the imperfections.
I’ve made custom boxes that I’ve spent far too many hours on getting just right, and I’ve also made boxes for storing stuff in the shed. Many people, can’t see much of a difference between them.

 

[Simmo]

Kicking back enjoying a family day!
Pretty stoked about the most expensive Chrissy Prezzy we've ever bought the family!!!

 

[Moneybox]

Every year the line gets longer
Lining up to buy seafood
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It's because you're doing it all wrong....



This is how you line up for seafood

 

[Moneybox]

First coat of wax
Thoughts ? View attachment 6622
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That looks really good but Lanolin is Sooo.. much easier.

 

[Dave's Office]

Right now I'm watching the pre-race coverage of the Sydney To Hobart yacht race, I love watching the start of this fantastic race, what a spectacular sight as they head out of Sydney Harbour and round the Heads, I'd love to be there to see in the flesh, maybe one day. ️️️️

 

[Simmo]

Right now I'm watching the pre-race coverage of the Sydney To Hobart yacht race, I love watching the start of this fantastic race, what a spectacular sight as they head out of Sydney Harbour and round the Heads, I'd love to be there to see in the flesh, maybe one day. ️️️️

Wht an awesome start eh?!!
I think its a good rule to do the 720' turn to remove any start penalty too!

 

[Simmo]

If you are interested!

https://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/tracker/

 

[Lesgold]

Sitting in a bed at Canberra hospital waiting to go under the knife in the morning. Saw benches can bite hard. One mistake can be costly. My ability to count in fractions has been enhanced. 9.25 will be my best count if all goes well.

 

[Simmo]

Ouch!

 

[Solid Luck]

Ouch!

Bloody double ouch.

 

[Manpa]

Lesgold, Dave Allen the comedian springs to mind. Good luck with the recovery.

 

[RM Outback]

Sitting in a bed at Canberra hospital waiting to go under the knife in the morning. Saw benches can bite hard. One mistake can be costly. My ability to count in fractions has been enhanced. 9.25 will be my best count if all goes well.

Not good Les, all the best for the surgery and a speedy recovery.

 

[nucopia]

Just having a couple of cold roned and kicking back earlier we
Drove up from home to meet a forum member and pick up a purchase.. thanks Hugh very happy
Then checked into our diggs for the night and lazzed around the pool

Magic !

 

[LONEWOLF]

Did you buy Lizzie ?

LW...