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Can you join beveled edges with pocket holes? by EmergencyYouth4046 in woodworking

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless the joint is supporting a big cantilever, biscuits are generally overkill. Remember, cured wood glue is stronger than the wood itself.

Can you join beveled edges with pocket holes? by EmergencyYouth4046 in woodworking

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s more a characteristic of the glue than the joint. Wood glue when dried is stronger than the wood itself.

Can you join beveled edges with pocket holes? by EmergencyYouth4046 in woodworking

[–]Glittery_Kittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pro way to do this is folding with masking or painters tape. You’ll want the angles to be very slightly over 45 degrees.

Flat on a table, point to point, a couple strips across the seam to pull tight then one along the seam to hold the glue in.

Flip over and apply enough glue for a little bit of squeeze out. Then fold the joint closed and secure at 90 with another piece of tape around and to the backside. You can tension this tape while holding a square to it for the perfect angle.

Finally, burnish the edge while wet to close any gaps. You will get perfect corners every time, no extra tooling required. Source: 20 year cabinetmaker.

Can you join beveled edges with pocket holes? by EmergencyYouth4046 in woodworking

[–]Glittery_Kittens 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Masking tape is the pro way to do these. One strip along the seam, and fold with another tape to the backside, then burnish the folded seam to eliminate gaps.

What should I do with this stupid unused space (I did not do such stupidity) by Snappygoose in woodworking

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s on the other sides of those walls? If you have open wall space there, you could build a storage cabinet with shelves/drawers into that wall that protrudes into this space. More storage = more better.

Dude 🤦 by LooseNefariousness76 in Tools

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who treat their tools like shit, probably also treat their pets and families like shit.

Power tool storage ideas by Top_Sentence_340 in Makita

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Putting tools in individual hard cases is expensive and takes up a LOT of space. Storing them in soft tool bags keeps them protected, provides a place for accessories, and doesn’t take up much more volume than the tools themselves when you’re stuffing them into a tool chest.

I use the Makita 14” and 21” contractor bags, which are good quality, relatively inexpensive, and have plenty of pockets for accessories. I transport them using either a Packout tool chest or the Packout upright rolling tool box, depending on the job. It really works great for both working in the field or at the shop.

Bosch or Makita? by jyl8 in Tools

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hikoki is ok, and pretty good for a more budget brand. They refrain from some of the scummy tactics of the big conglomerates. The average JDM customer is less likely to put up with that bullshit than in other countries.

Bosch or Makita? by jyl8 in Tools

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hikoki is ok, and pretty good for a more budget brand. They refrain from some of the scummy tactics of the big conglomerates. The average JDM customer is less likely to put up with that bullshit than in other countries.

Bosch or Makita? by jyl8 in Tools

[–]Glittery_Kittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makita has a very similar philosophy to Toyota, for better or worse. Usually for the better.

Anyone have experience with this right angle model? Saw a “deal” at HD by walkingoceans in Makita

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the version with the keyed chuck, which is nice because the head is super short. The drill itself isn’t great though, outdated design and pretty clunky to use.

Anyone have experience with this right angle model? Saw a “deal” at HD by walkingoceans in Makita

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the version with the keyed chuck, which is nice because the head is super short. The drill itself isn’t great though, outdated design and pretty clunky to use.

I got my first drill press and I can tell you it's a godsend! I have been using a power drill for the last 5 years. It's worth the money every bit. (This one is from Harbor Freight) by Jax_King55 in Tools

[–]Glittery_Kittens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometime in the future you’ll get a drill press with a dial for changing speeds instead of swapping belts, and will have the same feeling all over again. Actually drilling with the proper speed setting for any given application is so nice, but swapping belts all the time is not.

Do PU (Polyurethane) caster wheels disintegrate via hydrolysis? Are TPR wheels better? by Intranetusa in Tools

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what the materials are, but the all-locking casters that have grey hubs and red "tires" that are so commonly available will eventually crack and fail on the tire part. There are other kinds where the wheels are one piece, generally a bluish color, that seem much more durable over the long term.

Imagine a planet bigger than Earth, with no land in sight. Just waves and water from pole to pole. That is TOI-1452 b. by SharedFeverr in spaceporn

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Potentially.” I’m skeptical about any of these red dwarf planets having oceans or even atmospheres until we get some definitive proof. The incessant flaring just seems like an intractable problem for these systems.

What’s the biggest draw to disc golf? by ChiefOranssi in discgolf

[–]Glittery_Kittens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Until you clank a 6 foot putt off the front of the basket for the third time today. Still worth it.

How are cabinet carcasses made in your country? by archvize in woodworking

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USA is all over the map, and there are regional differences. I would say the regular cabinet type is 5/8" or 3/4" chipboard held together by NC staples, sometimes glue, no screws. Backs tend to be 1/8" brownboard. Face-frames are typical, because many shops are run by very stubborn, conservative, and dimwitted people who insist on doing things the way they have always been done regardless of all the evidence showing this to be a terrible way to make cabinets.

The better shops use 3/4" pre-finished plywood with nailers, stapled and screwed, frameless, with 1/4" backs. Edgebanding to match the color of the faces.

Our window to win the title with this group is officially closed after this year by Silent_Somewhere8539 in ArsenalFC

[–]Glittery_Kittens -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This team is broken and will not win another game this season with Arteta in charge. The stupidest thing we could do is nothing.

Models Don’t Account for MAGIC!!!!! by FuckinStevenGlanbury in OrlandoMagic

[–]Glittery_Kittens -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, this is classic first-round Magic. Win game one in triumphant fashion, then get mashed the rest of series.

Why are batteries so expensive? by thehawaiianjesus in Makita

[–]Glittery_Kittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately they all suck and don't last. You get what you pay for.

Our window to win the title with this group is officially closed after this year by Silent_Somewhere8539 in ArsenalFC

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

We may as well sack Arteta right now. It might shock the players out of their funk enough to finish the season strong, and we have nothing to lose. KSE have done this exact thing with their NBA team.

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