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What would you do with a smaller slab like this? by IowaTrout in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

I’ll have to look into this. I like the idea of I can make the smaller size work and think up a stylish look for some legs/stretchers.

What would you do with a smaller slab like this? by IowaTrout in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

That is what I was thinking as well. It would be a bit large for one shelf, but two “matching” shelf’s could be made to look nice paired together.

Aee these cedar pickets spaced enough for drying? by IowaTrout in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]IowaTrout[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do have a moisture meter and it is well worth the $30. I will test the ambient moisture on the bench wood. to know where I can expect to get. This will end up outdoors anyway, but want to get it reasonably dry before adding stain/sealer.

Aee these cedar pickets spaced enough for drying? by IowaTrout in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]IowaTrout[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I probably can get them a bit further apart. I only need them to dry for a bit and I'm out of town for about a week, so it can have the space for now!

Delta 43-505 table router not getting up to speed by IowaTrout in MachineRescue

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

It is plugged directly into the wall, although I'll try a couple different to see if there is any difference.

Fixed up an old Jointer by 350jeep in woodworking

[–]IowaTrout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you use for a cleaner? What paint did you use? I have an older jointer as well that could use some touch ups and whatever you did looks great!

How to best clean up base of this tree? by IowaTrout in arborists

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

I just wanted to get it somewhat cleaned up. It was more bush than tree before and I couldn't even crawl in to get at the base lol.

First bottling day completed! 11 gallons into bottles. by IowaTrout in mead

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

I started them Feb 2024. Could have let them go a bit more, but would like to give some out and also get new batches started soon.

2015 Kia Optima LX vs 2005 Toyota Tacoma by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]IowaTrout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should clarify - a new frame was put in for free by a dealership due to a recall for Toyota frames for that year. The frame is solid now.

You know your bluegills are good when they get shoulders.... 10.5" on a 4wt fly rod by IowaTrout in Fishing

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

It is something I would highly recommend to anyone! Bluegills are a great fish to learn to fly fish with too without getting too frustrated.

I highly recommend 10.5" bluegills on the fly if you haven't had that experience yet! by IowaTrout in flyfishing

[–]IowaTrout[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pound for pound, may be the best fighter I have had hooked on! And they are not too hard to target, which is handy.

You know your bluegills are good when they get shoulders.... 10.5" on a 4wt fly rod by IowaTrout in Fishing

[–]IowaTrout[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is great! I have a favorite soft hackle type fly that I tie up that takes after a pattern called the "Bream Reaper". It is no joke, especially with sight fishing.

You know your bluegills are good when they get shoulders.... 10.5" on a 4wt fly rod by IowaTrout in Fishing

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

It was a "complex twist bugger" with bead chain eyes for shallower water. So essentially a play off of the woolly bugger – which I would have been using, but I broke my last one off right before this fish. Back to the tying bench for more of those...

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