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Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has a lead or some wisdom on the following issue with parts for a wooden lawnmower I am going to make with my son.

I was intending to hack the wheels off an old wagon,...

Thomas, your suggestion seems most tempting. I'm imagining the end product to be super glossy. Would that be the effect? I've never used shellac before, but my impression is also that it is non-toxic...

Sam, what was unpleasant about the powered wire brush for you? I don't have an angle grinder, but if the shaft is right would it be safe to pop it onto the drill press?

I think this principle may keep me from great sadness :)

Hey JR, this would seem to keep the grain texture but lose all the great aged-colour of the wood.

Thanks, Brian. Someone recommended heavy-heavy-duty varnish. Like it's encased in ice. Would that have worked for your little ones?
(I was about to ask if they really drew on the projects you've...

I've got several reclaimed studs that I intend to use for a bookcase. I've wirebrushed all the grime off of them, but there is still a bit of a bite to them when you run your fingers in the wrong...