wood coat pegs

[samigail]

Does anyone know where I can get a wooden (not mdf) coat peg plaque that I could pyrograph? I've seen a few at dalescraft but wondered if anyone knew of any others? googling brings up all sorts but already decorated ones, and I'd like to decorate myself :D

many thanks for any help

[raven27]

Maybe try calicocrafts.co.uk or craftshapes.co.uk.

Am trying to think of more places, will have a look what sites are in my favorites list!

Dalescraft do sell the pegs and boards so you could make one up yourself maybe?
x

[raven27]

Maybe also boxylady.co.uk and craft supplies limited??

x

[Scorch]

Yup, I know who makes those - John at The Jigsaw Workshop! Nice ones, too, and you can get them blank, finished, whatever you want.

http://www.thejigsawworkshop.co.uk/index.php?cPath=10_13

[samigail]

Many thanks

Scorch - I tried to leave rep but it says I have to spread it around!

the jigsaw ones look ideal

[Scorch]

Many thanks

Scorch - I tried to leave rep but it says I have to spread it around!

the jigsaw ones look ideal
No worries. :) If you order/email him, say Hi to John from me, Scorch! He's a nice chap...

[samigail]

I'm just having a thought - have you used the peg boards?
I'm worried if the children hang anything of any weight the peg might fall and if I decided to make them for others this wouldn't be very good. So I was just after a bit of advice how solid they were when made? I thought of sticking a nail in the back after glueing the peg in so it went through the board and into the peg to give a bit more strength?

[Scorch]

I haven't, no. But if you use PVA glue to glue the pegs in, and make sure they're well seated then dried well, I'd be very surprised if they broke or pulled out. John uses furniture-grade beechwood, which is really strong - try bending even a thin wooden spoon! I bought some pull-aloing cars & trains from him that are tough as old boots, despite my 'stroy of a nephew's best efforts.

Why not ask him how much they'll support?

[samigail]

thanks :)

I'll use the contact button from the website and ask.

btw: gutted I missed out on the boxes !

Have to laugh at your nephews efforts - the thought of something being unbreakable is like issuing a challenge! I know my 2 would be up for a challenge! :mf:

[corinne crazy felter]

Hi it looks like you already got a lot of info there, but I just wanted to say that I saw some in Hobbycraft here in Leeds. Don't know if you have one where you live but they sell online.
They seemed quite strong!
Good luck and show us a photo when you're done!

[samigail]

Thank you, I'll have a trip to hobbycraft and have a look, we've had a new one open by us a few weeks ago :)
Couldn't find them online though

[Scorch]

thanks :)

I'll use the contact button from the website and ask.

btw: gutted I missed out on the boxes !

Have to laugh at your nephews efforts - the thought of something being unbreakable is like issuing a challenge! I know my 2 would be up for a challenge! :mf:
Yeah, I'm sure he can let you know, if you ask...

I absolutely know what you mean about boys and unbreakable - if it's even vaguely destroyable, he'll find a way!

About the boxes - I should have a few left over of each size, if I did my maths correctly, so you haven't lost your chance quite yet! Drop me an email, eh?

[Works-in-Wood]

Are these what you're after ?

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/scrums/3-x-Racks.jpg

I make them to order, whatever size required, the front 2 are Oak - finished, oiled and waxed, the lighter one is in Sycamore - unfinished for paint/pyrography etc. All assembled, pegs screwed and glued, including fixings and turned cover caps for the holes.

Chris.