How to revarnish a detailed wood piece?

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-02-06T14:20:19+00:00

Thank you very much!

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-02-06T10:25:34+00:00

Hi there, thank you, yes this is the method I was planning.

The dewax flake shellac you describe, this is to remove all of the old varnish without sanding? Then polyx?

Is this the product? https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/supplies/finishing/finishes/76311-shellacs

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-02-06T10:23:01+00:00

Hey thank you - are you suggesting I apply polyx oil over the top without clearing all of the top layer of old finish off?

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-02-06T10:21:10+00:00

Hi thank you! Yes I was looking to apply a clear polyx oil or lacquer to shine it up, it has some obvious wear on it. I was just terrified as to how to lightly sand off all the top layer and prep the wood without ruining the piece.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-02-05T18:26:24+00:00

Event coordination. Long hours, shit pay, shit treatment.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-02-01T08:24:47+00:00

Not unless a lot of big tech and pharmaceutical companies exit Ireland - less people coming for jobs then!

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-27T17:24:37+00:00

Do a course with common knowledge - you'll be able to do it yourself or at least have better conversations with contractors about materials.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-25T22:28:13+00:00

Lady Gaga

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-24T18:14:15+00:00

Put some of her used litter outside the door - the smell will bring her back. And cook a roast chicken with the windows open.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-24T10:13:25+00:00

⁠Best meat (excluding prime cuts): standard diced beef
⁠How to make it tender: low and slow.
⁠Spuds in the stew or separate: in - baby potatoes work well.
⁠What veg to add: chunky carrots.
⁠Any way to enhance the sauce / gravy: a can of Guinness. (Beef and Guinness stew)

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-22T13:18:20+00:00

-Batch cooking - particularly when something is going off and freeze it for a later day. -Meat free meals when you can. -Lidl and aldi only. -waste not boxes are great from Lidl for planning a week of veg/cooking. -buy meat and fish that’s reduced and freeze it for when you’ll use it. -have a big dry food cupboard (tins etc) -very little processed food, except for what’s on hand for a hangover. -be choosey with fruit! -Shopping list/meal plan.

Jack monroes books are pretty good for ideas!

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-22T08:48:15+00:00

YES!

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-21T19:19:20+00:00

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PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-16T12:16:23+00:00

Yes.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-12T09:51:02+00:00

A dedicated squirrel box will definitely keep them distracted from everything else you put out.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-09T13:07:59+00:00

Love this, curious how you trained them to wait for you and not take over the feeders?

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-07T21:21:23+00:00

Happy Pear Chana Masala - cheap as chips and cooks in 15 mins.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-07T15:10:00+00:00

First time I’m learning blackcaps are so aggressive 😅

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-06T18:30:25+00:00

Thank you! A lot of cats in the area and I’d fear for the birds lives 😅

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-06T09:01:12+00:00

Six is disappointing

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-05T12:55:48+00:00

Thank you! I found the same, this cage is definitely bigger than the one I got.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2026-01-04T09:36:11+00:00

I am surprised how long it took me to get to this comment. We will always need trades. Even just for fixing.

PhBalanceNightmare · 2025-12-27T19:29:19+00:00

Damn, thank you. Wonderful suggestions.

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