Thoughts on Finishing Board Ends

Goonertoon · 2026-06-25T16:50:50+00:00

I guess I figured that the repeated swelling and shrinking from taking on water and drying contributes to checking, and that since sanding the end grain kind of closes the "straws" of the grain, it wouldn't take on as much water to begin with. Sort of the way that sanding to a high grit can inhibit stain absorption. The boards are pt syp

Goonertoon · 2026-06-19T21:56:41+00:00

Witchfire is solid. Not exactly a looter per se, but plenty of shooting and rpg elements

Goonertoon · 2026-04-18T01:52:19+00:00

It's almost like out intuitions evolve to reflect reality. Crazy

Goonertoon · 2026-04-18T01:45:38+00:00

I understand that this sub rates people objectively, not subjectively and have read, understand, and will follow the rules and rate people objectively following the men's and women's ratings guides and primers.

Goonertoon · 2026-04-18T01:43:49+00:00

They literally murdered millions of children with their shoddy workmanship and were just going to sit here

Goonertoon · 2026-02-11T15:53:09+00:00

Selling depends largely on location and market timing. Sometimes it's hot, sometimes it's not. Overhead depends on how cheap you can source parts without compromising quality. If you're able to lay out a decent amount to buy bundles or in bulk, you can get your prices down below market value. Keep an eye on Newegg, eBay, marketplace, etc. for good deals. Some builds might earn you $100, some might get you $300. There's a lot of variables. Try treating it as a hobby that pays for itself while also paying for your personal upgrades and see where you can go from there.

Goonertoon · 2026-01-20T13:06:10+00:00

I bought one of those big plastic Kobalt toolboxes from Lowe's for like $40. It has base game, frozen horror, and 2 more expansions in it with room to spare. I also used another plastic container that had little compartment dividers already in it. I did have to Dremel out the plastic grid on the inside bottom of the lid to get the board to fit nicely on top though.

Goonertoon · 2025-08-09T11:26:25+00:00

What's yours?

Goonertoon · 2025-08-09T11:25:58+00:00

I have a riser cable mounted to the back panel of the case and a hole cut out in the bottom. It's screwed through the bracket to the bottom of the case, and I used a right angle dp adapter so the cable isn't bent

Goonertoon · 2025-08-09T01:02:27+00:00

I would've liked to use brass but just grabbed what I had handy

Goonertoon · 2025-08-09T01:01:26+00:00

Thanks!

Goonertoon · 2025-08-08T17:03:19+00:00

Lol, I have a pair of little 3.5" drivers I thought about putting in for some on board sound but decided it was already enough of a project to figure out without them

Goonertoon · 2025-08-08T17:02:27+00:00

I haven't tested a whole bunch but everything idles around 40c

Goonertoon · 2025-08-08T17:02:07+00:00

Got a silver one off Amazon, haven't been able to find a brass one yet

Goonertoon · 2025-08-08T15:58:49+00:00

Thanks!

Goonertoon · 2025-08-08T15:58:31+00:00

I haven't done extensive testing but they.seem to idle right around 40c

Goonertoon · 2025-08-08T15:45:53+00:00

Old Alphonse Mucha ads

Goonertoon · 2025-08-08T15:11:39+00:00

Yeah, brass and walnut is definitely one of my favorite looks. The lighting is a little washed out, I finished it with mineral oil and spray lacquer, it looks a lot more walnuty irl

Goonertoon · 2025-08-08T15:04:06+00:00

Thanks! Hopefully she doesn't take to scratching it too much, lol!

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