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Hi. I need to find an oil based polyurethane to seal my boiled linseed oil stained carved figures. Being new to all this, don't know what is commonly used and easily available. Deft spray is recommended but does not seem to be around in the UK. Would prefer Matt or Satin, clear, spray or brush...

I need a Bandsaw for cutting Basswood blocks to varying depths & widths for my new hobby of carving caricature figures. I've found some at usual online outlets but all too large & expensive. Want something smaller & cheap! Don't even need it to cut patterns, just straight cuts but need to be...

As in the title. I'm trying to find what other Basswood carvers use as a best test for sharpness of blade after stropping or actually sharpening with stone belt grinder etc. I currently mainly use push cutting phonebook paper plus blade edge gripping the thumb nail. Would be interested to know...

Anyone know of good quality Basswood suppliers. Tried Hobbycraft Bass but it's inconsistent and tends to break up easily at times. Haven't tried clear pine yet but might be next to try. I live between Sheffield & Worksop if anyone knows of local suppliers, otherwise suppliers who mail. Any other...

Hi people. Just joined. Must admit, mainly because i'm trying without success to find Whittling/Carving forums in the UK. Only recently taken this up after seeing examples of Flat Plane Carving. Need info on tools, wood, knives, V tools, Gouges etc. There seems a total lack of Uk based forums...