Pandora's Box

Yeah, know what you mean
Once the mill get their kiln back up and running it will be great
Choice Timbers in Kilstyh do kiln drying as well
They have quite a big set up there, it miight pay to get some prices from them as well

Cheers DJ

Really appriciate the leg up on this product. I really love the love of the oil finishes but I didn't sit right on this job. I have a small Red Gum Square slab I might use that to play with Oi;l rather than a hole bloody Kitchen.



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I'll check them out next time. Tim did give me the heads up about the other bloke but I had no choice. Go to say, if your willing to wait and then wait alittle more he is really I good bloke and not too expensive.


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Just a point here jason.

dont forget to finish the underside of the slab too. this should minimise its tendancy to warp.

I've seen a couple of clasic examples of this.

big slab bench warped...... Hmmmm...... no finish on the bottom.

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Thanks Soundman,

Should I just use the same product as the top?

Yes, all round, and pay attention to the end grain.
NC could be an option too (when it warms up a bit), very durable finish for a kitchen and a few coats can go on in a short space of time.
Gembrook could be a bit of a problem at the moment though with the dampness as this can cause a few problems when spraying, unless you have a nice warm, dry shed.

same product same number of coats, you dont need to be quite as fussy with the sanding but rough one side & smoothe the other isn't a good idea.
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Jason - I didn't reply further because of www.ubeaut.biz however I felt a warning against what you intended to do was appropriate.

Polyurethane, epoxy, nitrocellulose or maybe Hard Shellac, any should be much better in the long term an oil. A good ROS is a really good investment.

Once again I really have nothing more to say on this one.

Cheers - Neil :)

Thanks all fpor your advise and tips. I shall post the pics when finished.

Cheers:)