The thing is that when I get feed up of drilling and cutting loads of holes I like to cut the easy stuff. Hence the diversity then I feel I've done something. Thanks for the good comments both. Roly
Excalibur EX-21 If you have the money if not start with one with a quick release blade attachment and pinless blade holder there all much the same in the cheaper versions but you will find a big difference between them and the EX-21.
Becky it's down to preference of the person I use spray gloss lacquer from hobbycraft and they have some non toxic paints acrylic and gloss which is paint on and spray on worth a visit. I don't use primer I use a wood sealant. Roly
Becky if you click on the Avatar you can see info of person mine is underneath.
The woven style is a stack basket Dennis with sticks pushed through the slots. You can design you own make a shape copy paste ,copy paste etc and you get what you need. good fun making these and I'm new at this scrolling business. not.
Dennis watch this and his vids it will be a help
not all plank cut baskets are at an angle. There are some great basket makers on here who will help.
Roly
Hi Becky a big WELCOME from me. Check out the pattern on here there are loads and free any questions just ask and I can guarantee you will be answered. There is a loads of brits on here what part are you from?
Roly
Hi John a big WELCOME from me. when you get you saw no doubt you'll have questions so just ask away and show us your work so we can see how you improve along the way.
Roly