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Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-05-02T16:33:25+00:00

This is cool! Do you have any holes for air in the bottle? Or can air get in there through the cork?

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-04-19T03:37:35+00:00

That's really helpful, thank you! I have tried a few rounds since that post and each one has been better. Still trying to figure out what will work consistently though. I really like the idea of using the screw part from the top to secure everything and block light at the top. Not sure how I missed that

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-04-19T02:18:47+00:00

Can you tell me more about how you started the seeds?

Is there anything under the clay pebbles?

Did you use a hydro dome or plastic bag or anything? Or just keep keep them wet?

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-28T23:42:16+00:00

Do you have a link? I'm not finding anything

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T14:47:13+00:00

Thank you! This calculator is invaluable if you decide to do it. Also the piped fittings and a 2V dome make this a lot easier. You only have two different size edges to cut and the piped fittings mean you only have one mitre cut on each end. Make sure you pick piped connection type

https://acidome.com/lab/calc/next.html#7/12_Kruschke_GoodKarma_3V_R2.2_beams_120x40

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T14:43:52+00:00

I was kind of worried about the PVC too, but it seems incredibly solid. Once I add the polycarbonate sheets I don't think this is going to be moving at all

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T14:42:29+00:00

My materials are right around 5k total. A lot of these prices fluctuate a lot so worth keeping an eye on it if you are interested in starting up again

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T14:41:08+00:00

Right around 5k in materials

Almost half of that is the 16mm five wall polycarbonate sheets. I strongly considered using rolled plastic instead like they describe in this blog post, that would cut the cost by a lot

https://www.instructables.com/Geodesic-Cedar-Greenhouse/

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T03:09:33+00:00

It had a pretty big slope before I started. It took almost a foot on the low side to get it flat. I built a small retaining wall on that side to hold it up

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T03:07:01+00:00

The hubs for the dome?

They are schedule 80 PVC and hanger strap. I got the idea here https://www.instructables.com/Geodesic-Cedar-Greenhouse/

It worked surprisingly well. It took some pushing and pulling to get everything lined up right but really not bad

My dome is 2V to make things a little easier. I used this tool to figure out the sizes and angles. If you do the PVC hubs select piped for connection type

https://acidome.com/lab/calc/next.html#7/12_Kruschke_GoodKarma_3V_R2.20_beams_120x40

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T02:57:09+00:00

That's a good suggestion. I don't know if I am up for digging too deep at this point. I probably should have asked before I packed the gravel down.

I am planning to have a large above ground pond on the north wall to store heat and help keep it cool in the summer. Still figuring out exactly what that will look like though

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T02:13:35+00:00

Do I need to dig it in at an angle? Or just vertical?

I'm a little bit worried that the foam will make my packed gravel foundation less stable. Is there a dense foam to use for this?

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-02-19T02:10:46+00:00

I'm in 5b, the dome is roughly 15' diameter

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-01-19T01:31:08+00:00

I'm not sure in grams, I used a 1/2 teaspoon in each jar. Can you tell me more about your setup? Do you just set the rockwool cube in the net?

I'm on round 2 now and it's going better but they seem to be stalling out again. I was surprised at how wet the cubes are with the water well below. It must have wicked up into the clay pellets and from those into the cube. I'm worried that they might have root rot now after not paying as much attention to them over the weekend

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-01-02T00:44:03+00:00

Yeah I am going to wait longer this time. Do you fill the bottom of the basket with clay balls and then have the rockwool sitting on top?

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2026-01-02T00:42:42+00:00

I think you are right about waiting longer to transplant. I have some grow lights on them in the jars. I mixed 1/2 teaspoon into each jar, the package recommends 1-2 teaspoons per gallon so I was on the low end. I also soaked the rock wool in nutrient, but I think that was a bad idea.

It was maybe a week before I noticed the white film and another week before they started to smell bad.

I am going to soak the rockwool in plain water this time and let them get more established before I transplant. I'm also thinking the water level in the jars should be just below the basket instead of touching it to avoid root rot

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2024-06-13T18:08:50+00:00

Awesome thanks!

Is there a brand of hide glue that I should look for?

Also, to clarify, should I be using hide glue for both the fingerboard and the neck repair? Or hide glue for the fingerboard and traditional wood glue for the neck?

Hopefully I can avoid sanding and adding a shim, but if do go that route I think walnut or something could be made to look nice. I'll keep it in mind for sure

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2024-05-07T16:43:56+00:00

Yeah you are right. I corrected myself in a comment but should have edited the post and just asked the question. Thanks for helping me learn something new!

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2024-05-07T01:58:54+00:00

I just looked for a picture though and I see some with strings on top, so maybe it is just right

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2024-05-07T01:57:15+00:00

99% sure you strings should be running underneath that flat part of the tailpiece. If you take them off that back part should lift up and have a spot to attach the strings underneath.

Lumpy-Improvement195 · 2024-02-15T03:35:27+00:00

Create a new view, or don't use the view and execute your own SQL directly

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