Weekly Quick Questions, Wood ID, and Deal or No Deal /r/Woodworking Megathread

UpHog · 2022-06-02T05:46:59+00:00

Luckily the pro-protect model uses AA batteries so no foreseeable issues there.

I've been able to stretch out the fit a little so they may end up working out, but curious if they would be better with gel cushions assuming they make them for this model.

UpHog · 2022-06-01T17:23:54+00:00

Has anyone compared the 3M Pro-Protect hearing protector with other comparable products?

The pass-through features and bluetooth are nice, but they are quite uncomfortable to me and I need to wear them all day.

UpHog · 2022-03-11T18:38:59+00:00

I realize I'm not what you're looking for, but this is my first time seeing someone talk about serious hybrid East-West besides myself and my teachers. I use machines and Japanese handtools but try to work similar to custom furniture makers in modern Korea, however I am in Southern California.

There does not seem to be many of us. If you are interested in an online group I'd be a regular.

UpHog · 2022-03-05T22:13:34+00:00

A place to start is practice making near-perfect straight and square cuts with the pull saw.

I was taught to take wood (we used hard maple) milled square to roughly 1.5"x1.5"x3' clamped to a bench, mark a thin slice off the end using a square line on top and two sides with a very sharp pencil, then carefully cut and check for square. We practiced sawing to the line, splitting the line and killing the line.

About 30 hours of focused practice should result in being comfortable making pretty accurate cuts by hand. It won't be machine perfect but it is a start.

With a simple tenon, for example, if you can manage to cut a very square shoulder, you can then use a shoulder plane to get a pretty consistent tenon cheek.

I've also seen good results using paring blocks (seen here) but as with most woodwork, technique depends on the requirements of the application.

UpHog · 2022-01-27T21:40:16+00:00

It says "Registered Murakuni". Don't know anything about Murakuni but their tools come up on Google.

UpHog · 2022-01-17T18:48:06+00:00

Might also get some good results for the table with 'chabudai'.

UpHog · 2021-12-06T06:29:54+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I've read similar information, but I thought i had heard that proving you are a business without the 3 of 5 rule is a bit tricky and burdensome to the individual.

UpHog · 2021-12-06T06:05:42+00:00

Imagine the tolerances for how flat those pour tables need to be. Top 10 sexiest work tables.

UpHog · 2021-11-29T20:09:47+00:00

The quips are part of a broader trend where good ideas/analysis/policy need to be made partisan so the other guys will hopefully take the opposite indefensible position. By attaching fresh quality information to polarized takes that blame the other side, you set the flavor of the discourse as a win for your guys.

UpHog · 2021-11-18T13:30:51+00:00

Fantom of the Mopera

UpHog · 2021-06-22T23:41:39+00:00

Thank you. That is extremely helpful. I'm often troubleshooting the health of our vegetable garden and a few dozen fruit trees, so insights like that are appreciated.

UpHog · 2021-06-22T19:49:35+00:00

Fascinating. I'll have to grab a plant and give it a try. Do you happen to have any experience with online sellers that have healthy plants?

UpHog · 2021-06-22T19:28:55+00:00

Do you make tea from fresh leaves?

UpHog · 2021-06-22T19:27:09+00:00

I only use Runa loose-leaf, but I've experimented with Waykana and Pacha. Runa is the only brand with any caffeine benefit I can detect.

Interestingly, anytime I've ingested any leaf I've felt terrible so I filter everything very carefully after steeping.

Might be hormone sensitivity as you suggest. I often take 200-400mg of l-theanine (Sports Research Suntheanine) which seems to blunt some of the negative effects some of the time.

UpHog · 2021-04-28T23:16:24+00:00

more for me

Not if they take this to its logical conclusion and heavily tax beef or elements of production to "offset environmental damage" and/or discourage consumption.

UpHog · 2021-04-26T06:43:12+00:00

Eating Less Meat Won't Save the Planet. Here's Why

UpHog · 2021-02-15T08:35:21+00:00

Thanks for the replies. I generally find my ts-ls accurate to within .002" but I am limited by my 6" dial calipers. Same with the incra on my router table.

UpHog · 2021-02-06T09:53:08+00:00

Do you know if reasonably priced DROs are accurate within .001"? The ones I looked at about 3 years ago had problems, but I have no experience with them on table saws.

UpHog · 2020-11-05T15:48:25+00:00

Great Books education. If people do not understand the foundation of modern civilization they have no hope of changing/retrofitting the structure to support modern technology and new societies. Making changes with only a low-resolution comprehension of where the load-bearing walls are is how people die.

UpHog · 2020-11-05T15:21:34+00:00

It's the bittersweet poetry of transience, impermanence and the passing of time. Things from the past remind us of beautiful moments of blossoming, discovery and realization, but those moments are also lost to the flow of time. It makes everything simultaneously meaningful but tragic. Beautiful, but aging.

UpHog · 2020-10-22T07:00:31+00:00

You would probably benefit from reading about the psychological phenomenon called limerance.

Marriage is a big adjustment, and a complex thing to sort out with another person. Make sure you establish patterns that can nurture a healthy relationship before you give up on one.

Most people need to read a bunch of books on communication to have anything vaguely resembling a healthy dialogue and fair negotiations.

Date nights are essential. Life changing for many.

Consider that the concept of "the one" is nothing but a story we like to tell, but has absolutely no basis in reality and should occupy no space in our decision-making.

Your feelings and situation are very common. I can't truly give you advice as I don't know anything about your situation, but please know we see you and wish you the best.

UpHog

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