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alternative

  1. W

    my first attempt

    had a go with some corian....i must say i rather like it as an alternative to wood:thumbs:
  2. wm460

    Looking For An Alternitive To Melamine!

    I searching for an alternative to melamine, which is not available in Aust.:rant: I came across these two, are they same/similar? https://www.timbecon.com.au/pre-catalyzed-spray-lacquer If this is similar do I need this as well? https://www.timbecon.com.au/lacquer-thinners See pages 2 and...
    • wm460
    • Thread
    • alternative melamine same/similar searching similar
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Off Topic
  3. wm460

    Melamine Alternative.

    I just got an email from Timberbits when I saw this. KUNOS Natural Oil Sealer Would this be a Melamine Alternative?
  4. J

    A Couple of Alternatives

    Here are a couple of Art Deco twist action pens made using Alternative Tortoise shell and Alternative Ivory
  5. J

    Shaving set

    My first attempt at a shaving set. Made using alternative horn
  6. L

    Chestnut Melamine instead of CA

    I may have asked this before, but until now never got round to using it...but taking advice from everyone because of the issues I have with ca fumes, I'm looking at some wipe on Chestnut Melamine as an alternative. Has anyone used this (wipe on) and can anyone confirm its as good, strong, long...
    • L33
    • Thread
    • alternative chestnut good melamine wipe
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  7. S

    Alternative Tortoise shell blank

    Evening everyone, I am interested in using some of the alternative tortoise shell blanks to make myself a nise fountain pen. The material looks to me to be quite translucent what would be the best colours to reverse paint ? Any body got some pics of what they have turned with this material...
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