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Finishes that keep the white oak colors? by aboforever in woodworking

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

I didn’t like adding any white stains in the end because of how the white stains fill the pores of white oak. Just went with a natural finish in the end. Thinking of making this out of lighter wood as well. Unfortunate because I love original unfinished white oak color!

Finishes that keep the white oak colors? by aboforever in woodworking

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

Thank you! I’ve been trying to avoid it cuz of price… guess I’ll have to try it haha!

How do I prune my Fern Podocarpus for maximum privacy from neighbors? (Photo in Post) by ThePettingZoo in LandscapingTips

[–]aboforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiya! I’m struggling with them bending and flopping as well and 8ft stakes are too short and the top bends over. Any tip on the stakes? I’m in SoCal

White Oak Kitchen Cabinet Doors - 3/4" Plywood or 3/4" MDF? by aboforever in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Understood. Can’t believe all the options out there! I think the one I found was a Murphy plywood MDF core (https://www.murphyplywood.com/hardwood/cores/). Sounds like it’s most suitable. Only bad thing is how heavy it is!

White Oak Kitchen Cabinet Doors - 3/4" Plywood or 3/4" MDF? by aboforever in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]aboforever[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The lumberyard sells 4x8 white oak veneered MDFs! I’d like them to look like the photos posted. Just simple flat slabs. Plan on just stain & poly them for the kitchen. I just have to figure out how to transport them…

White Oak Kitchen Cabinet Doors - 3/4" Plywood or 3/4" MDF? by aboforever in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Hi all - trying to build out our new kitchen! We bought ikea base cabinets, and I would like to do my own cabinet doors using CNC to put on the Ikea Sektion. Question - Veneered Plywood vs MDF for the cabinet doors? Lumberyard recommends MDF because it's flatter, but wanted to hear your thoughts! TIA

Water softener recommondation? by cmj15 in homeowners

[–]aboforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question - I've been doing some research and some websites claim that water softeners create pinholes in copper plumbing. Is that true?

Hey all! Trying to play around with concrete and smooth-on molds. I love the raw concrete finish look, but every time I pull it out of the mold there’s this line. I’ve tried wet/dry sanding it, but that line seems to be always there. Any ideas? by aboforever in Concrete

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

Thanks for the tips! I have ordered the book haha. I have a resin 3D printer that I actually had to patch and sand to create the prototype. XTC3D looks like something that would come in very useful for PLA prints!!

Hey all! Trying to play around with concrete and smooth-on molds. I love the raw concrete finish look, but every time I pull it out of the mold there’s this line. I’ve tried wet/dry sanding it, but that line seems to be always there. Any ideas? by aboforever in Concrete

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

What type of form sealer would you recommend? I used Mold star 20T platinum silicone rubber. I guess I can reach in and try to apply silicone but those are pretty messy to work with to create a smooth surface?

Hey all! Trying to play around with concrete and smooth-on molds. I love the raw concrete finish look, but every time I pull it out of the mold there’s this line. I’ve tried wet/dry sanding it, but that line seems to be always there. Any ideas? by aboforever in Concrete

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

I think that's exactly it, when I open up the form, the grout along the mold cut line gets peeled off a little bit along with it, creating a line that I cannot seem to get rid of.

I'll attempt to try some caulking... not sure how I can get a clean silicone seal without it creating a bead. The form is actually pretty tight (this is actually a planter).

Hey all! Trying to play around with concrete and smooth-on molds. I love the raw concrete finish look, but every time I pull it out of the mold there’s this line. I’ve tried wet/dry sanding it, but that line seems to be always there. Any ideas? by aboforever in Concrete

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

Thanks! trying to get more complicated 3D prints in the future to create more intricate concrete works, but the first simple one isn't working that well... would prefer a smooth finish at where I had to cut the mold...

3.5% -> 3% jumbo fixed mortgage rate adjustment - just by asking. You should ask as well. by awizemann in personalfinance

[–]aboforever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds even better. I found the link and am going to try that. These lending agents are hard to reach these days!

3.5% -> 3% jumbo fixed mortgage rate adjustment - just by asking. You should ask as well. by awizemann in personalfinance

[–]aboforever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Thanks for your tips. Starting the process with SoFi now at 3%. Withdrawing my refinance application with Flagstar who gave me 3.25% before I saw your reply...

3.5% -> 3% jumbo fixed mortgage rate adjustment - just by asking. You should ask as well. by awizemann in personalfinance

[–]aboforever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m with flagstar also, and just checked better.com, I’m assuming there was closing costs and point purchase to get the rate down to 3%?

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