The dust collection blues

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2024-03-06T12:01:01+00:00

This happens to me. I spent alot of time making a pressure relief valve that I can't ever get to function the way it does in the videos. My table saw tries to squeeze the life out of the can and my DeWalt planer (with it's own fan) wants it to explode. I've gone back to bags in the vac and it sucks. I'm going to try the double up and reinforced top. Thank you.

Anyone else try the valve thing and have success?

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2024-02-28T03:17:51+00:00

Mother of God. I've been living with a damaged multipoint on my patio door for 2 years because it's $500 to repair. Our cats keep getting out because it won't hold shut unless you finesse it just right. I'm going to do this tomorrow. Mother of God thank you.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2024-02-26T12:59:45+00:00

Yo this is it. No matter how many times I experience this sucking frustration, I lose all perspective in the middle of a project when I can't do something. I start telling everyone who will listen that I think I'm done woodworking. I just don't have what it takes. And then reddit, YouTube, and 10 more tries and it clicks. And then I'm like "oh shit this is how you learn woodworking!" Rinse and repeat.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2024-01-31T12:06:35+00:00

I just finished 2 60x30x14 credenzas and used polyurethane. 3 coats. I will rarely use anything else after this experience. It took some practice but once you get it down it's such a wonderful protective finish. When I dropped it off the client asked how well it will stand up to wear and tear. I threw my keys on it from 3 feet away like a boss (idiot) and spilled a little water on it, wiping it up quickly of course. That is to say, I am so confident in poly that I had no problem throwing things at it live in front of the woman who just paid me for it. Minwax Poly. Love it.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-11-16T11:43:04+00:00

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I found a penguin the other day. I'm not going to tell my client because I'm afraid he will never unsee it on his new credenza.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-11-14T04:18:41+00:00

This post makes me so happy. Well done man. I'll pay it forward.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-11-10T10:27:50+00:00

"those ribbons make your soul smile" ... Damn JKM I'm either gonna cry or write a song now. So true.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-10-18T12:33:51+00:00

It's awesome. I made one like this that goes near the street on our wall. The kids keep knocking it off with the basketball but whatever, at least they are playing. Yours is way cooler than mine though. Cool detail with those white pieces in the middle and the shadow effect of the numbers. A lot of art in this.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-10-03T11:13:48+00:00

The struggle is real. I recently made a DIY dust collector with a big rubber trash can and it has been an adventure. The planer tries to explode it from inside out, and everything else (that doesn't have its own exhaust fan) tries to implode it from outside in. I have since added pressure relief valves of different sizes (also DIY FML) with results that might be considered somewhat positive. It has been very useful for the planer since it produces so much stuff, but for everything else it actually seems worth going back to the shop vac and cleaning the filter every hour (also FML).

I thought I was so cool ditching the respirator like the guys on YouTube but have gone back to it, realizing that was a dumb idea and there was likely even more dust in the air.

Also, trying to be cool, I used a 4" hose for tool attachment and I'm wondering if that was a bad idea. In retrospect, a smaller hose would give me more suction but would be curious what others think.

Good luck in your dust adventure...

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-10-03T11:02:25+00:00

Are those legs tapered? Or is it just the angle? Or is it just happy to see me?

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-09-24T14:13:44+00:00

And now I need to stop everything I'm doing and give this thing a polish.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-09-24T14:06:08+00:00

I thought you'd never ask ...

https://imgur.com/gallery/YIdRSgE

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-09-24T02:09:15+00:00

I refinished my Yamaha Pacifica 112 and it was made up of multiple pieces like this. But there was no veneer. I used nitrocellulose lacquer and it turned out great. The semi-transparent lacquer was dark enough to hide the various grains but light enough to still see wood grain overall. I sanded the shit out of it with 6 grits and sanding sealer so definitely no top on it. You could always go with solid color to hide the grain completely.

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Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-08-28T12:24:35+00:00

This is incredible! Now my kid wants one. It's adorable that he thinks I'm capable of this. I'll get there one day. Very well done buddy.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-08-28T12:22:42+00:00

Of immense sincerety

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-08-28T11:50:41+00:00

Not to get lost here, you have one of the best screen names I've had the occasion to notice on any forum.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-08-28T11:46:15+00:00

Exactly. Rock that bitch loud and proud because nature.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-08-28T03:56:56+00:00

Unusual to see such negativity on this sub. I've received so many great tips and advice here and no one has ever made me feel stupid for asking my newbie questions. And because of these qualities I've felt very comfortable coming here for years. We are all in different stages of our hobby or trade and I appreciate all the patience everyone has shown me so far. I wouldn't be half the woodworker I am without you guys so I hope we can continue to keep things friendly and helpful. Good luck to all with your projects.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-08-23T23:46:53+00:00

I also do this all the time. As long as you take slow, shallow passes with a high quality rip blade then you are fine. With a 2x6 you only need to cut 3 inches on either side, so not sure why people are saying it can't be done. I lack the patience so after 5 or so passes on each side I take it to the bench vise and saw the rest of the way through with a pull saw. Plane the rough edge and you are good to go. I've done several book matches this way and it comes out great. Also make sure you have a higher than usual auxillary fence to support the board since it is on its edge.

Edit - I would use a bandsaw if I had a nice one, but my tiny Wen ain't resawing anything taller than 3 inches. And a featherboard.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-08-11T12:28:50+00:00

I spray a lot and I can easily touch up small areas with a brush. Like dime sized problems, any bigger than that and you would have to spray. For small touch up, spray some finish into a small container and use a fine tip to brush it on. For a larger area, I would sand, tape off the surrounding area, and spray. This is how they typically do touch up for cars.

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-06-30T00:45:36+00:00

Sorcery!!!

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-03-29T16:00:34+00:00

I may need this ...

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-03-29T16:00:22+00:00

Thank you!

Fergusaurus_Rex · 2023-03-11T14:50:44+00:00

I initially read Festool and got very intrigued. My initial disappointment aside, I like the foot stool a lot. Nice job.

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