n_maher Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 Couldn't let Jeff have all the fun. Didn't come out quite like I hoped but ok enough for this year. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Looks fun lit up with the more traditional jack o lanterns. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 Had to take advantage of the buy two batteries for $199 get a free $229 router that Dewalt is doing now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 I got a free 36vt. 16" chainsaw, and 36vt. blower from the same deals with Makita. Love those! The DeWalt trim router is really nice! My corded version is now in Al's shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) The deals can be great. My main problem is I now have Milwaukee 18v and 12v and Dewalt 20v and 60v tools. Any expert advice on finishing an A1 grade Walnut ply? Built the cabinet out of plywood and the legs, drawer fronts and top out of real sticks. Edited November 2, 2022 by VPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 Or you can go Doug's route and carefully & humanely milk a Yak. Ferment that milk for 72.5 days. Add 1 part nasal secretions of a virgin Nutria, then thicken with organic almond flour. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Oat flour works, too 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 3 hours ago, swt61 said: Or you can go Doug's route and carefully & humanely milk a Yak. Ferment that milk for 72.5 days. Add 1 part nasal secretions of a virgin Nutria, then thicken with organic almond flour. Is a nutria the same thing as a beaver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 My knowledge of beavers is remarkably limited. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I'm almost willing to throw away $70 to see what happens when I order this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Oh darn, lots of reviews say it is a scam. 😆 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 The plywood walnut definitely has more of a red tone than the solid walnut; but then again, the drawer fronts do not really match the top so not too big of a deal. The dog supply cabinet is as far as I can get it now without decisions on drawer pulls. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 I like that you grain matched the drawers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Yeah, kind of a small surface practice to figure out how to do this across an 8’ dresser next. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Milo & Otis finally had another chance to do a project for fun. I have been wanting a small scale audio rack for the bedroom rig. Steve came up with a design idea using some 8/4 mahogany that he got for a song a few years ago from a guy closing up his shop. We also had a length of 8/4 white oak left over from a job last year. The shelves are mahogany and the tapered legs are white oak notched into shelves. Got all the pieces milled and a dry fit done today. It's looking great and will be greater still with sanding, chamferered edges and Rubio Monocoat finish. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 58 minutes ago, Voltron said: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 I had my force field engaged. It actually eminates from an area that is disguised to look exactly like a bald spot on my head. But the informed know better. A matching headphone stand may or may not be built to set upon the top shelf. I haven't built a headphone stand in years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Picked up over 600 bf of 5/4 Ipe this evening, mostly 20’ x 6” deck boards. Rich neighbor gave me a deal I could not pass up so I will have to find some way to use it. First, cocktail tables and Adirondacks for the fire pit area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Invest in a few more blades! And don't use stainless steel screws. Even in predrilled holes, they snap off like crazy in Ipe. Also, before gluing wipe both pieces of wood with lacquer thinner. Otherwise the glue will fail within a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 All nails, all day at Half-Assed Woodworking. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Tapped holes with machine screws would also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Contemplating just going with something like this for the outdoor furniture. https://www.ipeclip.com/ipe-clip-standard-hardwood-fastener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 6:42 PM, VPI said: Picked up over 600 bf of 5/4 Ipe this evening, mostly 20’ x 6” deck boards. Rich neighbor gave me a deal I could not pass up so I will have to find some way to use it. First, cocktail tables and Adirondacks for the fire pit area. Wait, 20’ x 6” boards? How much do each of those weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, luvdunhill said: Wait, 20’ x 6” boards? How much do each of those weigh? Probably about 70lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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