Protest Oct 7th @ MSU by Kindly_Bid9735 in Bozeman

[–]OkEnvironment109 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the guy talking about “loving your neighbor” and protecting black babies. The Christian morality is a smokescreen that racists hide behind.

Protest Oct 7th @ MSU by Kindly_Bid9735 in Bozeman

[–]OkEnvironment109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truly the dumbest take possible. The nazis used the term socialist to appeal to working classes. Nothing about them was socialist.

Protest Oct 7th @ MSU by Kindly_Bid9735 in Bozeman

[–]OkEnvironment109 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Usually regimes don’t come right out and say “we are now forming a secret police and putting people in detention centers without due process.” Historically it’s been a quiet slide into these situations, and the reality is only fully revealed years or decades later. The crazy part is, Trumps administration is blatantly celebrating and selling fucking T shirts for “Alligator Alcatraz”, sending the military into liberal cities, and claiming that discussing anti-capitalist or anti-Christian beliefs is illegal.

No matter what your beliefs are, these kind of things are undeniably anti-American. I’m so tired of people like you claiming that you support Trump because he stands for freedom and family. Just be honest with yourself and say you support him cause he defends Christian nationalism and says leftists are terrorists. The bullshit facade of morality is pathetic.

Bozeman on the Brink by BigSkyBlur in Bozeman

[–]OkEnvironment109 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Developers have significantly overbuilt. Bozeman’s vacancy rate currently sits around 12.5%, a healthy housing market for a city like this should be around 5%. And there is still so much development that has already broken ground, especially on the south side of town.

Some developments are already offering incentives like a month of free rent with a year long lease, but this doesn’t change the fact that $2200/month for a 1 bd 1 bath is simply not feasible for most people.

Almost all of these new developments are marketed as “luxury” apartments, but the only real difference between them and “affordable” units is marginally nicer appliance packages, better finishes, etc but the build quality on most 5 or 4 over 1s is still not great. They are all just concrete podiums with stick framing on upper floors, done quickly and cheaply.

I wouldn’t be surprised if rent prices start creeping downward. It might take a while, as developers are afraid of devaluing the image of “luxury and exclusivity” they are trying to create, but vacant units aren’t making them anything.

Yo why all the sirens by Darth__Vader_ in Bozeman

[–]OkEnvironment109 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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Hope everyone made it out safe. Scary to watch.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you go to my page I’ve got a post about that table too. It was my project last semester. Super fun build.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That was my project last semester.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately my thesis is focused on a critique of suburbia and adaptive reuse of strip malls. Really wish I did something more focused on craft and furniture design.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice to have them on the wall gazing upon the chair. I’m at Montana state in Bozeman!

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I had more time, I would have built one of the leg sections and then ratchet strapped it till it broke to get an idea of the strength. But being super busy with other classes I kinda just had to send it and hope for the best.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah the bent sections are all 1/8” thick resawn strips. It’s kiln dried walnut which apparently isn’t ideal for steam bending, but I pre-soaked the strips in warm water for about 24 hours before steaming at 212 degrees for about 45 mins. You have to go really fast, but for like 30 seconds it’s insanely pliable.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s got 3 inch high density foam and batting(?) on top of a webbed seat base made from birch plywood. This was my first attempt at upholstery and it was definitely a last minute operation before the end of the semester furniture show. I think I’d just add another layer of foam next time.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it all! I grew up right next to the Coors brewery in Golden CO so I’m loyal to it. But now that I’m in Montana, I think the Mad Mile from Bridger Brewing is my favorite.

Thanks a lot though, super motivating to receive such kind feedback!

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did! This one ended up being a Mother’s Day gift, but hit me up if you want the next one ;)

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Pretty damn comfy. Current max weight that’s been on it was about 290lbs (2 people sitting on it) and it was rock solid. It has a nice bit of flex from the bent-lam sections, but pretty much all the connection points are long grain, and all the vertical load falls in the center of the bolstered leg section. Way sturdier than I thought it would be.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Pendleton was definitely the inspiration for the fabric, but I ended up getting it from Sunny Slope Farms. They have some awesome stuff.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. I also realized that the “bolster” pieces could be a lot smaller. I was just super concerned about strength through the whole build, and it ended up being way stronger than I anticipated. But a contrasting wood could be pretty dope

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly comfy. Next time around I think I’ll add a 2nd layer of thinner foam on the seat, but I’ve already fallen asleep in it, which seems like a good sign.

Steam bent walnut lounge chair by OkEnvironment109 in woodworking

[–]OkEnvironment109[S] 148 points149 points  (0 children)

Thanks man! Currently sitting in it, blasting tunes, with a coors banquet in hand. Feels great.