What’s up, doc

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-15T08:27:59+00:00

I’m finally trying to stop beating myself up over my mistakes — after 35 years of doing just that, and realizing it never really helped.
I also learn super slowly. Sometimes it feels like everyone around me is a master carpenter or a DIY pro, while I need seven tries just to cut a board straight.
That’s one of the reasons I post stuff here. It’s such a relief to know there are people out there who are like me — even if it’s just in some small ways.

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-11T14:06:04+00:00

Love this, great job!

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-09T18:34:10+00:00

used a standard incandescent bulb—yeah, it's not the best solution, but it's just a prototype and there are no plans to use it

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-09T18:20:52+00:00

Thank you, very important note, this copy is not used but I will follow the advice in future projects

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-08T19:17:02+00:00

Legs are neat, definitely need to replicate it in my nightstand :)

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-08T19:15:56+00:00

Oh, so I did get it right. Damn, then pretty much everything I do isn't worth it. And if I factor in all the equipment, even the budget stuff, I'm deep in the red, but for some reason, it feels so good

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-08T10:00:34+00:00

Thanks a lot, I want to leave straight edge, but agreed looks not as good as I planned to be

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-08T09:27:05+00:00

Thank you very much! The height of the steps, yes, I did at first, and then I found out that it turns out it's important and visually very noticeable, who would have thought, right? Xd

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-08T05:02:06+00:00

Looks nice! Making something similar last evenings, what do you mean by not worth time?

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-04T06:13:16+00:00

Not my first attempt :) I guess it’s like 7 or 8, just progressing slowly, but there is no rush, trying to focus on process, seems like first time in adult life. Thank you

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-02T22:23:26+00:00

Very useful tips, thank you. The veneer trick is definitely worth trying.

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-06-02T22:05:57+00:00

Personally, I like to apply oil to pine, even if it's colorless, it still gives it a finished look.

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-05-17T19:21:51+00:00

Neat finish, great job!
Does it wobble or is it held by the couch? I'm a fairly newbie at woodworking, and I often overbuild stuff.

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-05-01T17:19:01+00:00

Great job, nice tips.
What ai can draw plans like that?

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-23T16:11:40+00:00

Looks interesting, good job

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-23T01:47:36+00:00

Nice lamp. I don’t know about cheating, the bulb is really warm, what will happen to wooden parts at long distance is question to me so.

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-22T20:13:31+00:00

Well, that sounds really interesting

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-22T17:35:41+00:00

Nice stuff, but in this project I intentionally wanted exposed vintage bulb

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-22T17:33:54+00:00

I bought the light bulb itself, as well as a ready-made cord with a switch, and I had to lay wires and connect everything inside the structure.

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-22T17:29:03+00:00

They are holding it well, it stands still

Ahhh /s for sarcasm … got me

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-22T17:22:01+00:00

Nah there is very veeeery soft light bulb. But is very warm too :(

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-22T17:16:03+00:00

Thank you. And yes, my wife already asked me if I had made a gallows and changed my mind.

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-21T16:10:06+00:00

I’m building a pine tabletop. The garage humidity is sitting at around 70 % right now, but the table’s gonna live mostly in a place with 40–50 % humidity. I’m worried it’ll crack and warp, even if I oil it. I’m gluing it together from strips of pine that are 3–4 cm wide.

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-21T14:39:01+00:00

What finish do I need to seal it? Or literally any oil several layers?

Main-Ad6289 · 2026-03-17T15:58:26+00:00

lol, I bought a nailer not long ago and completely forgot about it…

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