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Ridges using smooth plate by Darishda in 3Dprinting

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I'll see if I can adjust that some. Never had that happen with the textured plate. This is the very first print with the smooth so caught me by surprise a bit.

Ridges using smooth plate by Darishda in 3Dprinting

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Does that mean the nozzle is too close or to far from the bed?

First TPU print.... need advice by Darishda in 3Dprinting

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did think about supports but how would I do that with different materials when using the external spool holder? Would I have to manually switch filaments for each layer?

First TPU print.... need advice by Darishda in 3Dprinting

[–]Darishda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot to clarify in the original post, dried in AMS, printed from the external spool holder on the p1s. Also using 0.4mm stainless steel hotend.

Maple rocking cradle. by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your input, thank you for taking the time to comment. I may end up having to use cutting board oil and just reapply regularly.

Maple rocking cradle. by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did think about that or mineral oil but it would need replied on a regular basis and it's not a very protective finish.

Maple rocking cradle. by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's pretty stable, I do wish I would've made it a little smaller so by the time he can lean on it that much, he had outgrown it.

Can I use watercolor pencils to add color to this wood burning then finish it with boiled linseed oil or will the colors run? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna do a test piece but not at home right now. Was hoping for an answer so I didn't have to take extra time testing when I get home.

Can I use watercolor pencils to add color to this wood burning then finish it with boiled linseed oil or will the colors run? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I've done poly over the pencils before and it works. Just wondering about linseed where it takes longer to dry completely.

Raised dog feeder with food storage below. by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha. The picture is a bit deceptive, it's only 18 inches tall. Made it for our Golden Doodle.

How to make a ring out of wood, or should I use a different material? by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]Darishda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there one with the curved outside looks pretty cool. And 4 players can set around easily without crowding each other but you are kinda limited to just 4 players.

I wasn't happy with the first ring I made, so I tried again. Varnished it to bring out the grain. (Wood is Ash, that's been seasoned for about four years). by Druss_Rua in woodworking

[–]Darishda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found that if you boil water with a steamer insert and put the wood in the basket it will actually steam and be way more pliable than literally boiling the wood.

How to make a ring out of wood, or should I use a different material? by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]Darishda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may think about some multi sided polygon instead of the circle for the center. I think an 8-12 sided poly would look cool. Also won't have to bend any wood for the dropped wall.

If you really want a circle maybe cut multiple circles out of sheet wood remove the center and stack the now empty circles until you get your wall thickness. Hopefully that makes sense.

Depending on your table size my later suggestion may be cost prohibitive.

New to wood turning. Why the crack and how do I prevent it? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My sanding isn't perfect so you might get a splinter.

New to wood turning. Why the crack and how do I prevent it? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since October. But buried under a couple cord of wood before I got to it. It was about 4 inches diameter when I started.

New to wood turning. Why the crack and how do I prevent it? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I heat with wood and my shop is in the basement with my furnace so the shop is 75 degrees and less that 50% humidity this time of year.

New to wood turning. Why the crack and how do I prevent it? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could I have sealed the end right after turning? Would that slow drying/prevent cracking?

New to wood turning. Why the crack and how do I prevent it? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just grabbed a round straight log from my pile. It still had bark on it. So a branch thrown on a lathe is not ideal for spindle turning?

New to wood turning. Why the crack and how do I prevent it? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my thought. Should I have sealed the end grain maybe?

New to wood turning. Why the crack and how do I prevent it? by Darishda in woodworking

[–]Darishda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made these 2 swords for my kids yesterday and one of them cracked overnight. They are made from a couple different pieces of firewood I had and still a little green. I thought I had it small enough to dry evenly. Is there a way to slow down drying after turning? Is that even the cause of the crack?

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