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    Any idea why the paint/primer is cracking on only this drawer?

    Hi, I am using oil-based spray paint on a set of varnished drawers. I sanded it all and used an oil based primer (two coats). I waited 3 days, then applied an oil based spray paint. On all of the other drawers it was more or less fine, but this one drawer looked 'cracked' in places, as if the...
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    So I have an old church pew and.....

    OK, I think the pictures are visible! As you can see it's in dire need of some tlc, currently we're gluing and repairing what we can. We will be sanding down and painting later on, plus making a long seat cushion for comfort.
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    So I have an old church pew and.....

    Did this work?? http://media.diynot.com/216000_215272_75019_69715906.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0FGFJJC9EFAG5882Z0G2&Expires=1395663882&Signature=ZXCjFOefJAoTi68Znw7IX9KB53g%3D...
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    So I have an old church pew and.....

    I think a mitred joint is probably the best option for us, I don't have the tools to do biscuits. The leg underneath is a good point, thanks. I will post a pic just as soon as I've worked out how to do so! We are in the middle of gluing and strengthening at the moment because it was in a sad...
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    So I have an old church pew and.....

    I need to cut it in half (already done) and rejoin into an L shape. How would you do the corner join???
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    Marine sealant on a wooden kitchen worktop??

    Hi, I'm pretty new to the world of DIY, but having to rapidly learn due to us trying to save as much money as possible on a kitchen renovation. After much agonising and changing of minds we have decided to go with solid oak worktops. We know they will take more maintenance than laminate, and...
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