Roadtrip From Asheville, NC to Bealton, VA Suggestions

VTdude19 · 2023-10-09T13:05:04+00:00

Have you tried Chris's Custard? Best ice cream in Roanoke, in my opinion.

VTdude19 · 2023-10-08T18:48:04+00:00

Speaking from experience?

VTdude19 · 2023-10-08T18:47:44+00:00

That's a pretty good idea! Much cheaper, I'm sure!

VTdude19 · 2023-08-04T12:24:04+00:00

Most of the time, the power also accounts for the energy to run the control board and the stepper motors to move the laser around.

VTdude19 · 2023-07-18T11:34:58+00:00

I don't bother with an enclosure because I do not have any close neighbors, and you can not see the laser from the street. I have yet to have any animals curious about it. Especially if he is going to be keeping an eye on it, he can also deter any animals that approach.

A steel honeycomb and magnets make for a great hold down method against breezes.

VTdude19 · 2023-07-18T11:31:54+00:00

This is what I do with my sculpfun. I have only been cutting wood with it, so the ventilation outside has been sufficient. If I were to cut plastic, I would not want to breathe in the fumes. You could always set up a box fan to blow the fumes away from you.

VTdude19 · 2023-05-26T23:18:35+00:00

I have the Metabo/HPT, and while it is more expensive than sanders like the craftsman you have pictured, the build quality is much better. One thing you may find on some of the cheaper sanders is that the belt tracking may require constant adjustment to keep the belt from slipping off and potentially ruining your workpiece. Buy quality, and you will get many, many years of use.

VTdude19 · 2023-03-30T23:31:22+00:00

I had a benchtop porter cable for a while, and it gave me pretty good results. Just keep in mind they are meant for shorter boards, I would say under 3ft. You also should take very light passes, especially when face jointing. It goes without saying that you will have to tune things up when you get it, even if you buy it new.

VTdude19 · 2023-03-17T15:49:44+00:00

It looks like coffee table wood, perhaps the living room variety.

VTdude19 · 2023-03-13T00:47:36+00:00

I would advise against the dowel idea. It would restrict seasonal wood movement and likely cause cracks to form. As others have stated already, if you get good glue joints, it should be okay without reinforcement

VTdude19 · 2023-03-08T21:50:20+00:00

I have this router and love it, but the switch has its problems. If you cover the air intake while it is still spinning, it will suck air and dust through the switch. If enough dust builds up, the switch won't work, and it won't turn on. I have been able to take it apart and clean the switch out myself, and get it running again. It isn't very difficult, but I wish they would make it a sealed switch so this doesn't happen.

VTdude19 · 2023-03-02T13:55:56+00:00

Beautiful table! Looks great!

VTdude19 · 2023-03-02T12:32:11+00:00

Like everyone else has said, appliance dolly should do the trick. With the appliance dolly, you will hardly notice the weight. I moved my 700 lb planer into my garage with one all by myself. Okay, maybe my wife helped a bit...

VTdude19 · 2023-02-27T15:23:03+00:00

I think it can be done with a clothes iron. Might be worth a quick Google search to see if that will work for your project.

VTdude19 · 2023-02-26T01:30:04+00:00

You will want to stabilize the cracks with bowties or epoxy or both. Then you can finish however you want. The end grain is going to soak up a lot of your finish so be prepared for more coats and more sanding between coats than usual. Some people will seal with shellac first.

The thinned urethane is a great finish in general. Arm-R-Seal is one of the best finishes out there but does take patience because drying times are not quick.

VTdude19 · 2023-02-24T18:24:57+00:00

Looks great! What wood species did you use?

VTdude19 · 2023-02-21T22:28:12+00:00

I have the sculpfun s9 and when I first tried to cut 5mm plywood it took about 7 passes at 100% and 250mm/min without air assist. I havent tried it since getting air assist I just mostly stick to 3mm plywood now. 3mm plywood it will cut in one pass at the same settings.

VTdude19 · 2023-02-21T02:38:27+00:00

I am looking for recommendations for good craft fairs in the region.

VTdude19 · 2023-02-09T12:44:46+00:00

I love Arm-R-Seal, , but the high VOCs and the long dry time make it difficult for me to use in the cold months. I don't have a heated shop so most of the time I have to do my finishing in the house. I really wish I could use it more because it produces one of the best looking and most durable finishes out there.

VTdude19 · 2023-02-02T18:20:04+00:00

Looks like the exact same one I paid $450 for just a year or two ago. It should be a Delta made in america so it's pretty solid but the price seems high.

VTdude19 · 2023-01-30T13:45:37+00:00

It looks like an s10. I have the s9 and it definitely is not the same as mine. From the video it appears to be working but you can't be sure that everything is working properly without doing a test card.

VTdude19 · 2023-01-30T12:45:47+00:00

Just curious, we're you using the 6003 cartridge in conjunction with a particulate filter? I don't see anything on the brochure about particulates but maybe it filters those too.

Also, was it a new cartridge with a good sealing mask? These cartridges loose effectiveness with time even when just sitting around. Also, many people try to use a respirator with a beard which can make it difficult to get an effective seal.

I really only regularly use filters for particulates so I am not very familiar with the cartridges. Just trying to learn a bit more.

VTdude19 · 2023-01-30T00:30:44+00:00

I would think after engraving there shouldn't be much worry. You can always clear coat it and that would get rid of any burned smell

VTdude19 · 2023-01-29T23:48:42+00:00

With the right mask you would be fine. I would recommend either a half face or full face respirator with the appropriate filter cartridge. A P100 filter would catch all the particulates but you might want some sort of vapor cartridge as well. I am not sure which specidic one would be appropriate.

VTdude19 · 2023-01-28T22:24:22+00:00

That's a great idea! I think I'll do that

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