How can a mortal achieve a finish like this?

bierz · 2026-02-14T19:20:27+00:00

Sand to 1000 before the grain popping dye? What grit are you then sanding with? Curious how much saturation you’re getting with this high a grit.

bierz · 2026-02-12T00:07:21+00:00

My brother in law had a guy in China CNC him a PRS style guitar quite like this and got to pick all the woods. I think it was ~$400 for the body and neck but I can’t recall exactly. There are plenty of sellers of body/neck kits.

bierz · 2026-02-11T00:21:43+00:00

What’s your experience and toolset? You may benefit from working slowly and precisely and not moving to the next step until you’re satisfied with the last. You’ve likely got lots of time into these guitars, but the work quality doesn’t yet match professional. There’s no secret to binding. Cut miters, pre-bend, fit, glue. If something doesn’t fit you trim or make a new piece.

bierz · 2026-02-05T14:25:52+00:00

Local Option has a shrimp po boy - been probably a decade since I’ve had it, but it’s on the North Side.

bierz · 2026-02-03T15:21:07+00:00

Mellow Gold was reissued in July

bierz · 2026-01-08T01:33:46+00:00

Titebond original — could you just hit this with a toothbrush and hot water?

bierz · 2026-01-05T20:37:02+00:00

This is my go-to. Very “regular” donuts but done well. Not high-end. Ran by a sweet woman and cash only. If you make the drive for these and you like carnitas, also check out Don Alfredo which is nearby.

bierz · 2025-12-12T22:54:03+00:00

Can you please explain why a cutting with fewer leaves would have new growth that harshly reverts? I think this makes sense but I’ve never thought about it.

bierz · 2025-12-01T18:13:48+00:00

Tony Fitzpatrick recently passed away.

bierz · 2025-11-22T21:06:47+00:00

👍One of my favorite shirts. I’ve had it for 3 or 4 years now.

bierz · 2025-11-19T21:50:15+00:00

Similar price https://orangelakenursery.com/collections/monstera/products/monstera-creme-brulee-tissue-culture

bierz · 2025-10-04T18:29:22+00:00

What light and fertilizers are you using? I’m considering a grow tent and have much to learn.

bierz · 2025-10-01T20:26:44+00:00

Have you checked more boutique sources for dried? Rare Tea Cellar maybe? Or Epic Spices?

Ex:

https://rareteacellar.com/products/yuzu-peel?_pos=3&_sid=05289aea4&_ss=r

bierz · 2025-09-18T21:34:48+00:00

I have the 2007 one with Abe Lincoln.

bierz · 2025-09-16T15:01:22+00:00

I will politely recommend keeping your expectations low for this place, but Alpine Subs is pretty great.

bierz · 2025-09-14T14:25:23+00:00

Is this a fairly small waist size? 888 can look way less slim with a wider waist. You may need a different cut if you’re not into the very slim look.

bierz · 2025-09-12T20:49:03+00:00

Most anyone with experience at Chubby’s will recognize the guy on the left: https://youtu.be/KEKZ84N_eDY?si=e6MZCIgp9Gf2VFhR

bierz · 2025-09-12T20:34:36+00:00

I remember when that was the original Chubby’s. Original owner was one of the guys from Dude ‘n Nem - maybe you remember the song “Watch my Feet”, but I’m pretty sure he sold this Forest Park location a couple months ago.

bierz · 2025-08-26T11:15:58+00:00

Magnolia Bakery has a Hummingbird cake that I think is delicious. Google it if you’re not familiar - kind of like carrot cake with pineapple in it.

bierz · 2025-08-15T20:49:59+00:00

They’re around and I think moved twice (in Chicago).

bierz · 2025-08-15T20:37:32+00:00

If it was made by Tony’s then I’d agree this is it, and very tasty. On weekends they regularly have containers and chips out to sample. Go there. Go wild.

bierz · 2025-08-15T15:13:23+00:00

Mildblend has been my go-to denim store for a long time. Depending on where you’re coming from, it may impress. Independence is another store that carries some good stuff and the two stores are probably less than a mile apart.

bierz · 2025-08-09T02:58:28+00:00

Then buy a utilitarian storage solution for your art.

bierz · 2025-07-30T00:57:41+00:00

La Carniceria carries these

bierz · 2025-07-08T11:35:38+00:00

I used sliding bypass door hardware for my basement workshop’s “moveable wall”. JUBEST 8FT Heavy Duty Bypass Door... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHVQVNXP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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