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I'm sure I was watching a couple of videos that suggested your prepare (prime?) the wood before stain. To give it an even finish? No it will be just used as a computer desk. I used Liberon deck oil on my deck and absolutely love it. Probably not suitable for an inside desk though :) My glue...

Ah ok, so I should be able to put the pieces back the way they were cut (as best I can) Would you recommend using a primer before staining to esnure the stain takes evenly throughout the board?

thanks will give that a go hmm ok makes sense cheers

you mean without the dowels just glue and clamps? No I agree that is not something I would do. And yes, I don't really to spend too much money on tools I may not use again. So you think ditch the dowels and just go with the glue and clamps?

Cheers Ken will look into that I've got three 36" clamps which should do the trick This was my initial line of thought. Glue and then a strip of wood on the undside keeping in together. Why do you not recommend dowels ? I have very little experience with woodwork so assumed biscuit joining...

Thanks for advice everyone. I have purchased a dowel jig as following a video on YouTube looks like a job which is (hopefully) within my skill set. Any advice on which glue would be best? or will any decent wood glue work Also, I am swaying towards a wood stain rather than varnish. Any good...

Perfect thanks Ken! Found a very useful video and also now know there is such as a thing as a dowel jig which looks like something within my capabiities Many thanks

I would like to join some solid wood pieces together to make a desktop. I have some left over pieces of solid oak wood top which had previously been cut into pieces (don't ask). I would now like to use the wood to make a desk. My question is what is the best way to join the pieces together to...