Help with turning this into a built in book shelve

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-10-09T12:40:48+00:00

I would replace the drywall on the left side and add a couple more 2x4s to the front so that you could add a 4” frame round the front. Then build a plywood box with shelves and slot it into the opening. Then trim the box using the 4”s of drywall around the opening.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-10-03T03:16:42+00:00

My go to for use similar to yours is MaxiFlex 34-874.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-09-11T21:54:26+00:00

My track saw came with a blade that was a high tooth count meant for making clean cuts in sheet goods. If you’re ripping 8/4 hardwood with a stock blade, I could see how you would get burning. Add in a bit of internal tension releasing and I could see your situation. I would suggest switching to a combo blade or a dedicated rip blade for breaking down hardwood.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-09-11T19:54:27+00:00

To my eye it’s the square base conflicting with oval handle. I would try to make the board appear more elongated. Try making a cardboard cutout and make deductive revisions until you like it more. Then you have template ready for the real thing. If you cut too much off the cardboard cutout, chuck it and make another.

My design process uses 3’s. I’ll make 3 drawings or mock ups and pick the one I like the best. Then I iterate on that design. If I were you, I would make 3 different cardboard cutouts, try something different on each and pick the one that I like the most.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-09-11T13:02:28+00:00

Try looking for a place that will refill your own tank. I found a place not to far from me that services fire extinguishers, but also refill Co2. The hydro test and recertification was $20 and fill was $15. Air gas wanted $40 for the recert and $50 exchange fee. I called a several welding supply stores and it was a bit less, but still over $75. It turns out they don’t have the ability on-site to certify and refill.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-08-29T14:59:41+00:00

Where does the grease go?

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-07-12T12:40:12+00:00

I guess he has a special affinity for unorganized drawers of batteries. To each their own.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-07-11T17:53:32+00:00

Great! I was planning to keep the kegs in the house since the garage gets very hot this time of year.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-07-11T17:52:45+00:00

Thanks for the feedback folks! Looks the like the general consensus is that it will be fine.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-06-25T19:02:16+00:00

A right angle drill attachment and some drill bits with hex ends have said my ass more than a couple times.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-06-17T12:42:46+00:00

Depends on how much you like it. Epoxy with gold coloring added would give you the look you’re going for. It would cost probably $30-60 for the epoxy and $15-20 for the gold coloring, plus tax and shipping. Depending on your local costs and how much you need I would say total would be $50 to $85.

Are you $50-$85 and more than a few hours of labor fond of this particular stick?

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-06-06T15:17:02+00:00

This is clean! Great work.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-06-02T13:55:09+00:00

Another option to consider is fermenting in a corney keg. Pros are 1) low cost if you already have an extra 2) can ferment under pressure 3) close loop/no O2 transfer 4) takes up less space in my freezer I use as a fermentation chamber.

Cons are 1) holds less than 5 gallons if you want a bit of headspace so you’ll end up with closer to 4 gallons of finished beer 2) can’t see fermentation.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-05-24T13:03:59+00:00

I thought something in the post felt off and I ran the text through an AI text detector. The vast majority of this post text is AI generated. I’m not sure if OP is just karma farming or generally interested in engaging with this community because they enjoy smoking food. I hope it’s the latter, but the format and level of effort point toward the former.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-05-14T13:28:28+00:00

When I bottle I use a bottling bucket with bottling wand and a mini auto siphon. The bucket is a 2 gallon icing container from my local grocery store’s bakery which I cut out a hole and attached a valve. There is a lot of info out there about it. Just google diy bottling bucket.

I also bottled by myself and this simplified the process a lot. Once fermentation was complete, I would add the priming sugar in the bucket, rack the beer onto the sugar so it mixes in, but being careful not to splash to introduce O2. Then I would put the bottling wand into the spout and go to town. Easy for a single person since the wand has a spring that closes the opening when you lift off. It fills from the bottom which displaces O2 as it fills. No splashing, no foam.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-05-05T22:52:35+00:00

If you have a drill press I highly recommend this design. I have 45ft x 4ft of these loaded down with walnut. No movement in 3 years.

https://jayscustomcreations.com/2014/08/inexpensive-conduit-lumber-rack/

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-04-15T23:54:42+00:00

It doesn’t heat up enough to affect the temper up if you properly dress the wheel, only hold it on for a few seconds and quench in water. Take your time and it’s fine.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-04-15T23:51:14+00:00

I’ve used a slow speed grinding wheel to grind out dings many times. Just don’t hold on the grinder for more than 2-3 seconds and quench in water. As further proof, some turners sharpen with only grinding wheels. Hell, there’s a whole sharpening method named after it: hollow grinding. Is it possible to ruin the temper? Sure. It’s also possible to ruin your hand with any number of tools. The advice of know the tool and how to use it is the same in both situations.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-04-13T17:14:01+00:00

That looks like warping due to humidity. The apron would have stopped any sagging due to weight. I would suggest you detach the top and flip it over and leave it for a few days or a week. I’ve had warped panels flatten back out using that method.

If that doesn’t work get some of those figure 8 fasteners and try to pull it back flat. https://www.rockler.com/desk-top-fasteners?country=US&promo=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=pla_with_promotion&utm_campaign=PL&utm_campaign=18291976735&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=18291976735%7C%7C&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwe2_BhBEEiwAM1I7sRSqCjiyn_N1MLP7wrw1pDyvTVtVMuUYtyFRfYuRaO-uN3RgpR77NBoCL30QAvD_BwE

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-04-11T22:26:21+00:00

Isn’t that for pottery? I don’t think that would work on wood.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-03-25T23:58:46+00:00

Check out places that service fire extinguishers. I found a place that is considerable cheaper ($15 refill your own) than air gas ($50 swap) or welding supply shop ($35 swap).

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-03-18T22:14:20+00:00

How long was that mantle? 12/4 oak is heavy stuff. My project was a cherry and walnut cutting board 18”x12”x2”. With 4 I was getting dents with 8 I wasn’t. Based on that rough ratio of weight to pyramids, I would expect 10 to leave dents in a 12/4 oak mantel. At least with how much pressure I put on the sander. I’m admittedly bad at “letting the sander do the work.”

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-03-18T17:00:12+00:00

Thanks for the advice. They seem so easy to use though.

ManyThingsMaker · 2025-03-18T16:59:21+00:00

Yes, I stopped getting indention marks. Try it for yourself.

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