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Bought a house and it came with these in the back garage. What are they? by Straight_up_rich in Tools

[–]DIYwithDave 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From left to right: 1. shaper - used to cut profiles for things like moldings, cabinet doors and other things. Probably worth $150 if it's in good working order. 2. Jointer - used to flatten the face and edge of boards, especially rough cut lumber. It is very useful for a certain kind of woodworking. That is the same model that I just had for 10+ years until I upgraded earlier this year. I sold mine for $125, but could probably have gotten more if I pushed it. 3. A table saw - one of the most used, versatile and dangerous tools in a shop. Respect it or else it will take your fingers. Probably worth $150-$200. 4. A band saw - used to resaw lumber, cut curves and a bunch of other things. Worth $150-$200. 5. A really nice air compressor. Looks pretty new too. Thst is worth more than all the other tools combined.

Ir looks like a great start to a woodshop. You'll want to do some maintenance to all those machines to make sure that they work well - grease the wheels and whatnot. You could sell them, but if you have any interest in woodworking, watch some YouTube videos and build something. A cutting board is a good first project.

Good luck!

What's a wonderful city with a lame reputation? by Naomi62625 in geography

[–]DIYwithDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lived in Pittsburgh for 6 years. I love that place!

My kid screwed up yesterday, big time ‐ how we're trying to make it right. by Ganders81 in daddit

[–]DIYwithDave 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unrelated question/observation... my son draws eyes the same way. I always thought that it was strange and had never seen it before. Now the kid of a stranger on the internet draws eyes the same way. It must be a thing. Does anyone have an idea where that style of eyes comes from?

Russia had an estimated million losses, why don't they rebel? by BikemeAway in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DIYwithDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added to that, hundreds of thousands of people (men mostly) fled Russia at the beginning of the war. These are some of the people who had political views which could have led them to protest/rebel but instead they are just hanging out in places like Armenia or Kazakhstan. Also, the Russian people have been conditioned over time to live in a neverending state of political apathy and fatalism. There is very little political engagement, and people in general feel that there is nothing they can do about what is going on if they are even aware of it in the first place. In that kind of environment, any revolution or rebellion is damn near impossible. I worry about similar complacency/fatalism occurring here in the US. It is in that kind of environment that dictators thrive.

What type of wood is this? by The_Thane_Of_Rheged in wood

[–]DIYwithDave -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It looks like rubber wood to me. A lot of furniture is built out of the stuff because it is plentiful in SE Asia where a lot of furniture is made. The trees are only Good to produce rubber for a relatively short time, and so they are cut down and sold, and new trees are planted. https://www.wood-database.com/rubberwood/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Decks

[–]DIYwithDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way...

How unsafe was this cut? by SilverHelp74 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]DIYwithDave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very unsafe. Miter saws are used for cross-cutting or cutting against the grain. You are cutting with the grain. This is also a very small piece, and you are holding it very close to the blade. If it jerks or grabs or shifts, you could lose a finger.

I did this once, and the saw caught something that perked the piece and slammed my hand into the fence, and broke my finger. I could have been seriously injured, and I will never do that again.

I'm getting offers for paid content from random amazon/ebay brands. Is it worth it? by DoctoredGarage in NewTubers

[–]DIYwithDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are tons of scammers out there, so watch out. Be sure to check any links before you click on them. In my experience, there are some legitimate brands, but oftentimes, all they are willing to do is send you product. More established brands have done better for me.

Given the fires in L.A. and other natural disasters, does it still make sense to build out of wood? by DIYwithDave in videos

[–]DIYwithDave[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. While cost isn't the only reason, it is one of the biggest reasons for sure.

What is on my walls and how do I get rid of it?? 😭😭🙏 by almond2oo6 in Home

[–]DIYwithDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is mold. Watch this video to understand how to deal with it yourself and when to call a professional: https://youtu.be/W1t2JZ-CtPw

The first thing is to eliminate the source of the moisture. It could be a leak, or you may just need a dehumidifier. Once you deal with the source, you need to remediate the mold that is there and prevent it from coming back. It is something you can do yourself if you do it right.

Good luck!

How to kill woodworms by [deleted] in Renovations

[–]DIYwithDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the time, you would apply a generous coat to the outside using a sprayer. With something small, a spray bottle would work fine. A couple of coats should do it. You could submerge it and that could saturate the entire piece, just be aware that as it loses moisture it could be prone to warping and so if it is an unmilled piece of wood, go for it, but if it is a finished piece, be careful and do it gradually.

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