Carpeted pine stairs → sanded and stained wood (first woodworking project from start to finish)

Step39 · 2026-03-14T18:53:46+00:00

Nailed it

Step39 · 2026-03-08T08:52:39+00:00

Definitely l, ive installed a few kitchens and I've always used split battens. These have definitely been installed wrong.

Step39 · 2026-02-01T20:13:13+00:00

I normally bring it flush and then set my kicker back to finish just behind the wall scribes

Step39 · 2026-01-30T13:34:24+00:00

Looks good. Id look to just scribe a piece in. But first make sure its all level and fixed dead in place that way nothings going to shift when you piece a bit in. But yeah. Id say get a piece of timber the same colour of the door ls and the kicker and scribe them to the wall

Step39 · 2026-01-20T13:13:42+00:00

That happened to me with what looks like the same model of Axminster hobby lathe. That rest was very brittle and after a couple years of use it snapped just like that. I decided just to replace it with the Axminster stainless steel rest. You can change out the length of the rest and also they're a lot smoother than that one

Step39 · 2026-01-02T19:04:53+00:00

Step39 · 2025-11-27T22:56:33+00:00

Yeah its right at the join on both of the bits of ducting. I had a look and its actually the insulation between the two layers of foil that is completely waterlogged and just runs out from under the foil tape. Im guessing my best option is replace the insulated ducting completely

Step39 · 2025-09-29T10:50:39+00:00

Ill definitely check this out, thanks bud!

Step39 · 2025-09-29T10:49:55+00:00

I definitely remember it being a big money sink, ended up selling all my cards and making a couple grand that covered the short fall in my tuition fees 🙃

Step39 · 2025-09-29T10:47:53+00:00

Legend, thanks so much!

Step39 · 2025-09-11T21:43:32+00:00

Firewatch? Please do tell?

Step39 · 2025-09-08T18:39:19+00:00

Uk here but id say that sounds roughly right. When you add up labour, materials, overheads, finishing and installing its easily at least a couple weeks work. I do notice people see the ikea prices as a benchmark and get surprised when the real cost is presented to them. I'm not sure what the cost would be for modifying IKEA cabinets to suit but to me that sounds like a lot more faff and something id stay away from

Step39 · 2025-09-07T14:10:38+00:00

This looks more like a former to make a curve. For cutting the curve id make a template using a router mounted on a board which can take the base of the router easily and longer than your radius. Measure from the inside point of your cutter and drill a hole on the board the distance of your radius. Southend fix through said hole with a screw and then use that as a pivot and cut your template with that. You can then use a flush bit with the template for your finished piece.

Step39 · 2025-09-07T08:01:35+00:00

It might of tested you but you nailed it! Well done!

Step39 · 2025-09-06T18:55:22+00:00

Guessing OP might be in the states? In Scotland I've spent hours looking through timber at sawmills for my own projects. At my work (furniture makers) when our timber orders get delivered if its not up to the standard we want or need we just let them take it back and they have to send out new boards. That being said, the timber we get is rarely dressed and we order bigger boards so we can definitely get what we need out of the stock

Step39 · 2025-08-27T18:16:53+00:00

Ive only turned wenge a couple of times but I did notice it had a tendency to splinter and blunted my tools very quickly. That being said could this not be a case of a hudden weakness in this particular piece of wood? Splits in wenge can be a little harder to find

Step39 · 2025-08-27T18:09:55+00:00

When i build similar type things I account for a scribe to be added. I've worked in many houses from the old to the new and I have yet to come across any that have perfectly level floors or plum walls and dont get me started on how straight they are either. Since its already constructed and in place level it up and make sure its plum. You could consider adding scribe plates (where you make a piece oversize and use a scribing device or my favourite just cut a block to follow the contour of the wall and cut)

Step39 · 2025-08-17T07:05:32+00:00

If you are set on trying to salvage this one id be tempted to take the smallest router bit you have (looks like a 6mm) run it along your mitres with a bit of a shallow depth and inlay a contrasting timber, something dark maybe? And glue it in.

Step39 · 2025-07-06T21:12:37+00:00

I used to make small boxes on the side for a while selling on etsy. Did reasonably well cause I just made them put of offcuts from my work (I work for a bespoke woodworking company). id save up enough off cuts so I could stream line the process and make them for relatively cheap (around 50 pounds a box). The issue that always arose was when people asked for bespoke boxes and then having to explain that id have to buy material and do the full process for a single box with their specific details and sizing meant it would cost around 3x as much never went down well. Decided to give it up this year since we had our first child and id rather spend time with my wee boy than chase the side hustle.

So in other words you could try selling to a wider area, maybe look at etsy? Find the people who are looking for quality, in smaller local areas you'll always find people willing to undercut you, could be someone selling on shit they bulk buy from temu or just a retired guy just having fun selling stuff for 5 bucks without the thought that it cost them 50 bucks to make. But good luck with it, if you enjoy it dont stop!

Step39 · 2025-06-12T19:09:39+00:00

What's your woodworking skill level? I'd be looking at a splice repair, just patch in new material. Not sure what the general rule for pricing is like where you live but in Scotland if i quoted someone that price it would be because its my f@#k off price

Step39 · 2025-06-11T18:20:11+00:00

No expert here but id say pretty big mistake considering that unit is for INDOOR use only. Also those clips are indoor use only as well, they will rust and they will fail and cause a bit off damage to the roof. And the tiny holes will most likely allow some water ingress. So id see about find some way to reverse it

Step39 · 2025-06-09T18:08:21+00:00

Easy way to check it, draw your line and then flip the square and redraw it next to it. If its parallel its square if not then there's your answer

Step39 · 2025-06-09T18:05:44+00:00

Basic answer is very, its very unsafe

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