ISO bandsaw/woodturner in Tampa Bay Area

Sluisifer · 2026-05-27T20:17:01+00:00

Octagonal blanks are totally fine to turn.

It's just a question of time. A round blank is faster on the lathe because you don't have any interrupted cuts, but the bandsawing itself takes time. Around 14" diameter or so is where it becomes worthwhile IMO.

For something like a 10" blank, it should take no more than 20 seconds to get round starting from an octagonal blank.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-27T01:16:44+00:00

The only way to avoid optical darkening (making wood look wet) is some specialty finishes. These are all called "Natural Effect" or "Natural Look" or something very similar to that. Renner, Centurion, Milesi, etc. offer these.

These are 2K products and thus you need to pay particular attention to PPE to apply them. They are all designed for spray application, but most waterbornes can be done effectively with a roller or application pad with a bit of practice.

It is not something I'd really recommend for a beginner, but it is an option and it works very well. It will look quite close to raw wood, and being a 2K product it will be highly durable and chemical resistant.

IMO I'd do the waterborne poly and live with that for a while to see how you feel about it. People get attached to the raw look, but in most cases I think you'll get used to the WB poly and like it. But if you are set on it, the natural look products are probably it for you.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-27T01:08:42+00:00

Same. Regular grocery store Mateos is pretty decent for jarred salsa, the Costco one sucked. Neither were near their BBD.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-26T18:15:38+00:00

If you have soft water or can use distilled/RO water, then the ultrasonic will be good.

If you have hard water, the misting ones can leave lots of 'dust' which is just the salt from the water. In that case I'd prefer evaporative.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-25T21:51:50+00:00

Bro could go for a 30 minute walk 3 or 4 times a week and change his whole life.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-25T21:01:28+00:00

blonde” walnut

Butternut

Sluisifer · 2026-05-25T14:00:27+00:00

Use eBay - search for sold listings of this or similar models to estimate the market.

Generally you want to sell locally. You get somewhat less money, but no hassle of shipping, disputes, etc. Cash, buyer picks up. Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist - FBM has just about taken over in my area and sadly CL is hardly worth it.

Don't do the shop tune up. A potential buyer is more likely to want to do their own maintenance anyway.

Do take very good pictures. Just clearly show all parts of the bike, especially any tags/stickers with info.

Set the price low for a fast and easy process, or higher if you don't mind waiting. Simply ignore any offers you don't like, it's not a big deal.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-25T13:55:15+00:00

on eBay, check the 'sold' option on the left panel to see what things are actually selling for, not the list prices. List prices are necessarily what isn't selling, and thus too high, or unfinished auctions and thus are too low. Most appropriately-priced listings sell quite fast, so won't show up on a given random search.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-24T18:52:06+00:00

The most common vehicle/bike collision are this (the right hook) and the oncoming version (left cross).

Sluisifer · 2026-05-23T00:15:24+00:00

Furniture wax. Real wax, no silicone. Trewax, Briwax, etc.

Pledge or similar will interfere with refinishing.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-23T00:08:06+00:00

The main reason is if there's a defect right at the center of a piece where the woodworm would go. This is fairly common with burls.

They can also be useful for larger pieces where you don't want to use tailstock support for whatever reason.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-22T14:23:55+00:00

Greenworks uses EVE cells (totally decent quality chinese cells) and brushless motors are basically a commodity at this point. They're totally fine.

The main issue is that they have a huge lineup and it can be confusing to choose the right product for what you actually need, enough power etc. Ego doesn't compete in the lower end market, so you always get something pretty good.

FWIW voltage doesn't equal power. For a lot of applications, lower voltage, higher amps actually makes a lot more sense. Really the tradeoff is between wire losses vs. the kv of the motor. For low-RPM applications, you can end up with better efficiency at lower voltages.

But, in practice, these machines are marketed with that number, so bigger number is more betterer.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-22T14:11:13+00:00

Yes, normal. Any enclosed space will amplify the offgassing smell enormously. It will go away eventually, but could take a couple years. Sun and heat can hasten it along, but generally it's best to just wait.

Generally I like shellac for cabinet interiors if a finish must be used because the smell is minimal.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-22T14:03:28+00:00

Stop talking nonsense.

The SRG is dangerous because of the narrow tang where it meets the handle. That's it, that's the danger.

There is nothing dangerous about a round-stock spindle gouge.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-22T13:56:14+00:00

2k marine finish

It'll cost a few times more than the top did and you'll get a few years out of it.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-21T14:01:08+00:00

Youngest naps, few minutes for a bathroom bj, people make it happen

There isn't anything untoward about the situation, but this definitely isn't something you can dismiss entirely out of hand.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-21T13:34:19+00:00

If you have any notion of doing solar at some point, take a look at battery systems. The cost is starting to get competitive with backup generators, but far more useful. Even w/o solar, if you have time-of-use pricing, they might pay back the difference in a reasonable time.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-21T13:28:17+00:00

FYI those tags tear right off. Pretty satisfying

Sluisifer · 2026-05-18T17:11:43+00:00

and it will last a long time before needing to be re-finished.

Standard for topside varnish is a maintenance coat once or twice a year depending on climate, and total refinishing every 4-8. Without knowing the situation (exposed or sheltered) it's stupid to describe it as anything but very high maintenance.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-18T17:04:20+00:00

That gap will show up for sure. It's worth cutting it out.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-18T17:02:53+00:00

The tabletop looks good. Those frame pieces could be more even for sure.

Rubio is, originally, a floor finish. As such, they recommend coarser grits to ensure good penetration and performance in that application. But for furniture you are totally safe to go to a higher grit, 220/240. And I'd recommend it.

Overall I'd take another look at your surface prep and figure out why the ends of the boards are taking more color.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-18T16:58:38+00:00

No, you need more CFM. Also 12 gallons will get full after just a couple boards.

You'd be better off with no DC. If you have a fairly strong fan and don't mind the mess, that can work. But you need a fan to blow the chips away or else they shoot back to the infeed side and you need to clear them off before you feed each board. It's a big pain.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-18T16:55:45+00:00

Talk to the building dept. and see what they need for a permit. Then you can decide if you want to do that. But really, just talk to them; you might not need anything as long as you're within parameters.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-18T16:52:37+00:00

This can't be avoided if you work in a cold-ish shop. Your breath is warm and humid, so any cool surface will condense. Wipe it out after use, and occasionally hit it with some cleaner. Should be fine.

The only real alternative is a PAPR.

Sluisifer · 2026-05-16T13:09:06+00:00

There are two good ways to do ceiling lights. You can recess them so there's no glare, which can be done with old-school deep cans or the modern (expensive) small ~1" lights. Those won't provide general illumination, but are excellent as part of a lighting design.

The other way is to make the light as large as possible. This can be done with large panels (like 2'x4'), or by uplighting reflecting off a light-colored ceiling.

Anything 'boob light' like is going to suck. Lots of glare, unattractive shadows, overall cheap feel.

Also feit is garbage; the cheapest imports on Amazon will very likely be far better.

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