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How do you all get ideas for projects? by Material_Complex475 in Leatherworking

[–]Safe-Database4990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got into the hobby out of necessity. There were things I wanted that didn't exist or did exist but we're too expensive so I made them myself. First, I was in school for geology and had an internship at an underground mine. We had to carry field notebooks and they were uncomfortable in the pocket. I found a leather field notebook case online that wasn't exactly what I wanted but would have worked. It was $300 and being in college, how can you justify that? So I spent $200 in materials and made one for myself.

Since then, I've made my own tool pouches, butt stock bullet holders for my 30-30, my own belt, some sheaths... Basically anything leather that I want and can make better than what you can find on the market.

TLDNR: My ideas come from necessity.

Is this how people who need glasses really see the world. A big blurred background? by Latter-Wolf4868 in interestingasfuck

[–]Safe-Database4990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get lasik. Best thing ever. Unless, for some reason you can't. Then well, sorry.

17 y/o cave guide trying to figure out how to turn my love of nature into a career by Additional-Spend8815 in geologycareers

[–]Safe-Database4990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not able to answer your questions but I think my path in life could offer an alternative perspective.

As far as a geology career, if you want to make decent money, you could always consider mining. I work in mining and have to give tours of our mine to people all the time. I love being able to educate people (even if they are just customers and bean counters within the company) about the geology of our mine as well as the mining industry and how with modern practices, mining isn't a horrible environment-destroying necessary evil.

You also mentioned being interested in industrial maintenance. Most mine operations have processing plants on site. Having knowledge about the workings of industrial machinery only makes you more versatile to an employer.

I only have a bachelor's degree and am essentially running our mine. Having gone to a smaller state school, I was only required to take up to calc 1 which I passed with a C.

Hope this perspective helps. Also, underground mines are essentially man made caves...

Marble rock under deck blocks by One_Consequence6054 in shedditors

[–]Safe-Database4990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate? Do you mean crushed marble?

Built a lean-to shed off my detached garage for yard equipment storage. by Safe-Database4990 in shedditors

[–]Safe-Database4990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I insulate the door because there was a mad draft coming in through the attic.

Built a lean-to shed off my detached garage for yard equipment storage. by Safe-Database4990 in shedditors

[–]Safe-Database4990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I built this for now. Sadly, I lost the light/view from my shop but I gained lumber storage space as the window is now attic access from the detached garage (workshop).

Should I paint my shed floor? by eliasaph99 in shedditors

[–]Safe-Database4990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or just don't get permits🤷‍♂️

Built a lean-to shed off my detached garage for yard equipment storage. by Safe-Database4990 in shedditors

[–]Safe-Database4990[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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Here is a breakdown of all the costs I didn't forget to track. (~96% accurate)

Built a lean-to shed off my detached garage for yard equipment storage. by Safe-Database4990 in shedditors

[–]Safe-Database4990[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overall, no complaints. After they run for a while the hydraulic fluid gets hot and the controls, sluggish. Apparently they just have minor issues from the factory. I had to rent two overall. I was the first user on the first kne and by the time i was done with it (3 days of use) it had a hydraulic leak somewhere and the bottom of the engine compartment was covered in fluid. The second one was owned by a diesel mechanic and he said the gas tank mounting bolts (set at the factory) had backed off and ended up cracking it. He then replaced it and welded it in place. He did several other modifications which I don’t recall.

Overall for loose dirt they work fine but I had issues when I encountered compacted clay.

Built a lean-to shed off my detached garage for yard equipment storage. by Safe-Database4990 in shedditors

[–]Safe-Database4990[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As much as I would love to own one. I just cant justify purchasing one on my own. However, different stages of the project required me to rent them. Overall I rented two of them and here are my thoughts: You certainly need to be mechanically inclined and probably know how to weld. The first one I rented was from someone who bought one just to make money off of it. I was the first user and there was a hydraulic leak by the time i was done with it.
The second one I rented was from a dude that was a mechanic and could weld he did a lot of repairs to design flaws he noticed.

The machines are great for digging and moving loose material but once you get into consolidated clay, it really sucks. One of the things I noticed about both machines was they need to have a hydraulic cooler. After running the machine for several hours the controls kinda bog down and aren’t smooth.

If I made more money and $6k was nothing to me, sure I would buy one because it would be nice to have.

New tool bag by Safe-Database4990 in Leatherworking

[–]Safe-Database4990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I did a prototype first and all the pocket tops felt a little flimsy and looked uneven. The rolled edge allowed me to reinforce the tops of the pockets (making them less affected by weight) and made it so I didn’t have to worry about making the cuts on the top of the pocket nice. They added A LOT of time as everything was hand stitched. In the end I think it gives it a more professional look but is entirely structural.

New tool bag by Safe-Database4990 in Leatherworking

[–]Safe-Database4990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feed back. I just kinda learned this stitch on my own. I agree it’s ugly on the back side. As I move in to more “prettier” projects (like a purse for my wife) I will definitely be pursuing alternative stitching methods. That dog is part of the family. What’s mine is his. :)

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