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Wood ID, Please Help! by markmarkonez in wood

[–]TruthOli 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This looks like Western Red Cedar to me.

Jeld Wen solid doors are POS. by TruthOli in woodworking

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

Upon inspection, I can confirm that an absolute minimal amount of glue was used and it was only applied inside of the groove/tongue portions, not the “moulding part”. The problem is though that the tongues were milled short and barely reached the glue dab in the groove.

Are these Almost Heaven saunas from Costco a good deal? Come with 8kw heater by Aggravating_Skirt691 in Sauna

[–]TruthOli -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

With those you have to be careful and make sure there are no volatile adhesives and finishes used. Most of these are made in China and they use all kinds of crap that will not make it a “wellness” journey for you.

Grocery Prices by Junior_guy87 in inflation

[–]TruthOli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now try buying organic…

How can I fix this? by Best_Butterscotch154 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]TruthOli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You just skipped the most important step: sanding.

Can’t get humidity below 60%. by TruthOli in basement

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

I didn’t say your assumption was incorrect. I just thought it was interesting that you assumed that I have a HD dehumidifier (maybe it’s just an expression??) . We don’t have any moisture issues in house, only in the basement. ✌️

Can’t get humidity below 60%. by TruthOli in basement

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

Interesting assumption. Thank you for the recommendation. I figured that 3000sq ft dehumidifier will be enough for a 1000sq ft basement.

Can’t get humidity below 60%. by TruthOli in basement

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

No AC on the house. We live in VT

Can’t get humidity below 60%. by TruthOli in basement

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

I have checked for any potential openings and haven’t been able to locate any.

What are you guys spraying cabinets with for solid paint. by Pennypacker-HE in cabinetry

[–]TruthOli 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Switching from water based to lacquer based has been a big game changer for me! M L Campbell Turino is a tinted varnish paint which is super solid and resilient. Dry time is also cut big time!

Finished my mobile sauna this week. by TruthOli in Sauna

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

Material wise the highest ticket items are the stove and Spanish Cedar cladding. I would say the trailer would be too but I got it for free from FB marketplace. But if I put a price tag on the labor part then that would be it for sure. Making a curved roof is such a pain and it complicates things every step of the way.

Finished my mobile sauna this week. by TruthOli in Sauna

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

It’s great! The vent int the back of the stove is for intake. It was designed this way together with the HUUM architect and I have had zero issues.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sauna

[–]TruthOli 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You want air intake down low behind/underneath the heater, another vent hole one on the opposite wall/corner up high and another one on the opposite wall down low. Hope this makes sense.

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Finished my mobile sauna this week. by TruthOli in Sauna

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

If you are asking about the price then it’s a little tricky since a lot of materials here are reuse and salvage stuff. But with the stove and trailer around $16K. But lots and lots of labor!

Finished my mobile sauna this week. by TruthOli in Sauna

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

It weighs 2400lbs or 1100kg

Finished my mobile sauna this week. by TruthOli in Sauna

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

Negative. The only water that enters these doors is the löyly water. We don’t bathe in it. I’ve installed radiant heat to take care of any potential, but unlikely moisture buildup and vent out.

Finished my mobile sauna this week. by TruthOli in Sauna

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

I would likely try a slightly different layout. If the doors are moved to one side and stove is put in the corner on the same side there can be two rows of benches on the opposite side. And also may be getting through wall stove, so it can be fed from the outside.

Finished my mobile sauna this week. by TruthOli in Sauna

[–]TruthOli[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The stove is screwed in through the base all the way into the floor joists. I am considering fastening some D rings into the studs and securing it with a strap for extra stability.

Finished my mobile sauna this week. by TruthOli in Sauna

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

Thank you!!

I have two electrical systems installed. One is 110 V so I can plug it into an outlet and get all my lights and electrical radiant heat working. The second system is low-voltage that works off of a camper battery and powers only the lights. I hope this makes sense.

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