In the meantime the rippled sycamore progresses
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What do you usually use as a finish Bob? Any brands you prefer? I’d like to try something other than brown paper 
I imagine he’s not going to say “Two coats of white gloss”.
VB
That’s probably the problem though, it’s how it’s done not what you use, I suspect I could make anything look rubbish. Practice makes perfect though.
Shellac and plaster based sanding sealer to start with and then either:
- hand rubbed tung oil, takes a couple of months but gives a nice silky semi satin finish.
2 short oil varnish, cut back, buffed and polished with carnuba. Semi gloss
- half a dozen coats of varnish/tung mix (aka danish), cut back, buffed and then polished out with a good quality high gloss car polish.
Will probably go for the latter on this one to make the most of the ripple. Last one i did using method 2, *(shown below), will see how it looks with a higher gloss this time.
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Oh. my. word.
That is a masterpiece Bob; surpasses even your high standards.
Beautiful work that man!!
Yep, that really is something else, beautiful in form, function and aesthetics.
Cheers fellas, the next one will be mine, mine I tell you
Suddenly… have uncontrollable urge… to buy a 301… must resist 
Thought this one was yours 
Nup, the Sycamore one will be though. I fancied a white Garrard in a white plinth, it will certainly be one of a kind, if not to everyone’s taste.
True dat.
I think a white one with light wood will be excellent. Just the type of thing I like though most normally go for more contrast.
Hubba, hubba, hubba!!!
Best one yet, love the colour and shape.
Must feel great to create something that good 
Outstanding work - almost makes me want to go and buy a Garrard.
I’m sure your competition onions are just as impressive Pete.
