WOODWORKERS'  ASSOCIATION  OF 
NEW SOUTH WALES Inc.
October 2002 Meeting
Presenter: Alan Perry
Firm: Head of Cabinetmaking, TAFE NSW (retired)
Subject: Preparation for timber finishing
Detail:
Alan Perry, retired Head of Cabinetmaking, TAFE NSW, will do a hands-on workshop on scraping, sanding, and preparation for finishing.  He will take groups through the following points:
* Preparing a cabinet scraper and using it on difficult timbers & veneers.
* Hand sanding of flat surfaces and mouldings.
* Selection of abrasives.
* What to look for in preparing a piece for finishing.
 

Thanks to Christian Inzinger, sia Abrasives -Wetherill Park 9756 6668

siacar abrasive paper

S A & S Stimpson Pty Ltd

CARBA-TEC
 
Before Polishing

Fine Sanded
Matched Colour - Same species
No -
Cross Scratches 
Grain Tears
Bruises
Adhesive Staining
Plane Marks
Rounded edges
Broken Grain
Stains

Allowance for Polishing
 
Cabinet Scraper 
Alan demonstrated how to use it and how to sharpen it.
1.  File
2.  Hone
3.  Burnishing - 82 degree
 

Frank presented our plan for Family Forest Fair.
Suzanne welcomed and asked a new comer to draw the door prize. 

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