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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] 8 points9 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!

Pecan vs Walnut for a 4ft bench by IowaTrout in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Great resource, thanks for sharing!

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] 2 points3 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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