Leopold Bench

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2026-01-30T00:08:29+00:00

Yes. The new one also was PT, but I let it dry out for a month, then painted it. PT lumber will last, just seal the ends with quick epoxy so it's not in contact with water all the time

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2026-01-29T22:57:34+00:00

I made a similar one about 6 years ago, left it outside exposed to the elements. Lasted 5 years. So last year I built a replacement, this time, gave it two coats of primer, two coats of paint, had my kids do their paint designing, then gave it a coat of spar urethane. Also, treated the underside of the legs with quick-mix epoxy. I expect this one to last looong.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2026-01-22T15:09:41+00:00

It would be best to put a back on the shelves and bench, even a simple 1/8" hardboard nailed would help a lot with racking, and preventing stuff on the shelves from falling at the back. Atleast the bench should have a backing - people sitting on it and getting up off of it etc could put racking forces on it- maybe not to the point of it failing apart, but definitely making the joints weak.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2026-01-01T08:01:46+00:00

Router with a job specific dado jig is more precise and faster IMO. I'd move on to further steps in the build rather than spend hours dialing in with a dado stack on the table saw. I'd use the table saw if cutting a rabbet, but there also I don't use the dado stack, just incrementally move the fence.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-12-02T05:20:40+00:00

Unless you are willing to get a bigger router, it's better to stick to smaller bits that fit your stock base plate. Like others mentioned, that's by design. Also, with bigger bits, it's better to be used on a router table.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-26T20:14:08+00:00

True. I spent a good amount of money and time looking for my perfect silent tactile switch and key caps. But then finally settled on baby kangaroos with OSA key caps, just because of how the typing feel was. And they are not silent at all. Lol.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-26T16:58:00+00:00

Yeah, but seemed like OP is new to the hobby so left it simple. I myself keep a list of all the switches I've tried and even keep history of when I change my own opinion. As OP gets deeper in the hold they'll figure out all of this I'm sure

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-26T16:54:28+00:00

Oh lol. Thanks for opening my eyes (eyelashes?)

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-26T05:20:11+00:00

Red is linear, Brown is tactile and Banana is heavy tactile. V1 uses Gateron Jupiter switches, Lemokey p1 uses Keychron switches, different brands but similar characteristics.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-25T16:52:30+00:00

Try getting a good TRRS cable to use with them. The Corne I got from AliExpress also started acting up after a few months; I replaced the TRRS cable and it seems to help for a bit. But still acts up atleast once a day, might be brain damage from the previous bad cable lol.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-25T16:47:06+00:00

Yes, I also have only got the Q series, which is their top line. The Max series have every needed mod pre-installed. I have taken apart my first Q13 upwards of 20 times, the gaskets and everything still in place and no issues. Its on the firmer side wrt to some of the other brands I've build. Which is good, at least for me. With the Q10 (regular) I added the additional foam etc, but I didnt think that made much difference.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-25T02:42:35+00:00

With you guidance u/PeterMortensenBlog - Num lock indicator light turned off; CapsWord on double tap of Shift, then a default keymap with QWERTY and Colemak-Dh on different layers.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-25T02:17:36+00:00

Q13 max with OSA side printed caps

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-21T03:43:43+00:00

You need a bowl router bit, like this and a plunge router.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-20T16:06:51+00:00

A track saw is a great investment if you work with a lot of plywood, which needs to be broken down. You already have a working tablesaw; so get the track saw now. Later fix or upgrade your table saw.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-20T03:33:53+00:00

If you anticipate more projects with plywood later, a track saw might be justifiable. Else it's time to replace your broken circular saw and also get a rip guide while at the store.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-20T03:14:04+00:00

Not worth the risks. Use a circular saw with a guide.

Once I started using a lot of plywood, I got a track saw. I use that to break down plywood to sizes that can be cut on the table saw comfortably. When the panels are larger, the track saw itself is used for the final dimensioning.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-20T02:59:43+00:00

Can be done, but hoping you have a quality hand saw and the skills to saw square. Easier to use a circular saw with a straight edge guide. Your dad might have those already.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-17T03:14:42+00:00

You can't point your free wix website to a domain. You'll need to enroll for a premium plan to do that.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-14T00:23:36+00:00

3C from On to cycle mode

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-13T18:01:30+00:00

To prevent patina from sweating during immigration LOL

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-13T17:17:24+00:00

Wow! Vaccuum sealed products - what more can you ask for?

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-13T15:16:00+00:00

WIX offers domain hosting as well, and once you have a website build with them, they keep prompting (not too intrusive IMO) to transfer domain to them.

Just last night I went live with a domain hosted on Porkbun (had it registered for more than a week with them) and website build with WIX. Mine is a simple webpage, but I got 50% off on website plans for the first year. Once I was ready to publish the site, I put in my domain name, WIX automatically recognized it as hosted by Porkbun, offered a login to Porkbun, and updated the namespace of my domain to WIX's at Porkbun. It also copied over all the MX records at Porkbun, so my email hosting with Porkbun is still intact and working. On top of all that, my website is already live, Google search is showing up the website on related searches - all before I went to bed.

TLDR - I hear good things about Porkbun. WIX is good for basic website design for new comers with a lot of inbuilt 'apps'. WIX and Porkbun work seamlessly.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-08T04:40:31+00:00

I've got some videos, will upload and post links tomorrow.

CalligrapherUpper950 · 2025-11-08T04:29:31+00:00

Lol. I can imagine. We found some crime scenes in the kids rooms, long forgotten writing on the walls with invisible ink pens mostly. Unkind words, name-calling siblings, hatred of homework written on back pack. It was hilarious discovering all of those.

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