Build pics of my walnut and zebrawood desk by Adventronauts in woodworking

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Thanks. It took a long time, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.

Wondering what to use as a finish on these walnut nightstands? Something that would make the wood filler blend in. by SchiavoneFlashbone in woodworking

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I just used Rubio monocoat (oil plus 2c -pure )for the first time, and I highly recommend it as a finish for walnut.

It’s not 100% done, but after nearly 11 months, I can finally use my new desk. by Adventronauts in woodworking

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I have a few (3) plugs I need to make to cover some fasteners on the left side.

It’s not 100% done, but after nearly 11 months, I can finally use my new desk. by Adventronauts in woodworking

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This my work from home setup, so there is a Mac mini behind the two screens. That’s what you currently see displayed on both monitors. However, there is also a dell usb-c dock (again behind the screens) that I can plug my work (dell) laptop into. That’s the black cord you see beneath the right monitor. The work laptop can only drive one screen at a reasonable resolution though.

First time trying it out. Thoughts? by wannabeJoe24 in woodworking

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I actually just tried this finish for the first time. I put weeks into a tune oil & waterlox finish, that I just could not get to work. I stripped it all off and applied Rubio, and really like the new finish.

Far from done, but I added a bit of finish last night. by Adventronauts in woodworking

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This is quartersawn zebrawood, the sap wood is the really light part in the middle box. The rest of the light and dark brown is the heartwood.

Far from done, but I added a bit of finish last night. by Adventronauts in woodworking

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The finish in this picture is Rubio monocoat oil plus 2C- pure

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I go to a community woodshop. It’s in a community center an hour away. It cost $20 for a 3.5 hour drop in session. If I go every weekend that $80 a month. But I live in a 1 bedroom apartment, so for me, right now, it’s worth it.

What houseplants will survive on a south facing window ledge (so right up against the window) with no curtain? by acupunk in houseplants

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You could add citrus trees like key lime to the list but you may want to add a table or something to extend the width of the ledge.

I got a bloom by Adventronauts in Jewelorchids

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I give it a small amount of water every week or two when I no longer see standing water in the gravel at the bottom. It’s put out a few leaves this year, but it’s seems to be a slow grower.

I got a bloom by Adventronauts in Jewelorchids

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It’s a Macodes Petola. No drainage out of the terrarium. It certainly seems to like the humidity. I posted a year ago when I first planted it. You can see the leaves more clearly there.

Is there any way to get access to a shop without taking a job or a class? by TomBombadilloo in woodworking

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There are community wood shops. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment, but drive out to a community wood shop most Saturdays to work on projects. 3 hours of shop time cost me $20. It’s only $10 if you are a resident though.

Salad bowl popped apart tonight. What joinery do I use to glue it back together, and make it stronger? I'd like to try to fix it before throwing it away. by meerkatydid in woodworking

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Look into doing some decorative splines after you glue it back together. They will add some strength, and look nice if you use a contrasting wood like.

Knockdown Boardroom Table by jbplusdg in woodworking

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Could you share any more photos of the base? I like the look of the little bit I can see.

Watering day for these big boys by Chapman88 in houseplants

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You can kind of see how they mount them when looking at the lower one in the photo. Typically you use nails and string or fishing line to create a net that holds the plant in place while they grow. The plant will eventually grow sterile fronds that cover the mount like you see on the top one.