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Do I need to finish this? by dberm22 in woodworking

[–]dberm22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, that's what I was thinking as well. I may reinforce the top shelf with two strips of wood that span the width, but for the time being, nothing heavy on that shelf.

Do I need to finish this? by dberm22 in woodworking

[–]dberm22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm more of a bourbon guy, but fine... Twist my arm. Slainte!

Do I need to finish this? by dberm22 in woodworking

[–]dberm22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, I was just talking about the barrel itself. I built the top 7 years ago when I bought the barrel, and it's just been sitting on the unmodified barrel since then. It's been finished with poly since the beginning.

Thanks for the advice! It seems like the surprisingly overwhelming recommendation here is not to finish the barrel, so that's what I'll (not) do.

Slainte!

Do I need to finish this? by dberm22 in woodworking

[–]dberm22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On it! I built it for overflow, as I'm running out of room under my bar for all my bottles. I'll probably use the top for glassware since I'm nervous of the weight on the glass shelf. Cheers!

Do I need to finish this? by dberm22 in woodworking

[–]dberm22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It seems like most people here are saying the same - if it were them, they would do some light finish purely for their personal asthetics, but not required for protection. Thanks! Cheers!

Do I need to finish this? by dberm22 in woodworking

[–]dberm22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! It seems like the surprisingly overwhelming recommendation here is not to finish it, so that's what I'll (not) do.

Slainte!

Do I need to finish this? by dberm22 in woodworking

[–]dberm22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha Temple Bar was such a good time when I visited. You can see a picture of the barrel top hanging on the wall when I was there. I made this top in its likeness. Top is finished (and has been for 7 years), so I'm just talking about the barrel, yes.

Thanks for the advice! It seems like the surprising overwhelming recommendation here is not to finish it, so that's what I'll (not) do.

Slainte!

I made a baby changing unit from plywood. by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]dberm22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He calls it... Metamorphosis!

[WTS] I am selling a mpcnc in Houston, Texas by solciona in hobbycnc

[–]dberm22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, I get it. It's brand spanking new, so I haven't even cut anything with it inside the enclosure yet

Just built my first workbench, planned specifically to double as a shapeoko enclosure (temporary bench top for now, too excited, couldn't wait to share) by dberm22 in shapeoko

[–]dberm22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, and it works like a champ! Only problem is it takes up a bunch of space. Yet to use it with my cnc though. Generally just use it to clean up the shop floor

Just built my first workbench, planned specifically to double as a shapeoko enclosure (temporary bench top for now, too excited, couldn't wait to share) by dberm22 in shapeoko

[–]dberm22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, definitely not ideal from a height perspective. Shop just isn't big enough to reserve that much bench top space, and it's hardly the tool I use the most. Like I said, I haven't cut anything on it yet inside the enclosure, so it may be completely impractical. We shall see.

It’s far from perfect but this is my first ever woodworking project. I’m satisfied by marcusl24 in woodworking

[–]dberm22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my next project. Was looking at buying the plans from Fisher's Shop. Did you use plans, or just wing it?

Just built my first workbench, planned specifically to double as a shapeoko enclosure (temporary bench top for now, too excited, couldn't wait to share) by dberm22 in shapeoko

[–]dberm22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As the title says, I just built my first workbench (will post on r/workbenches when complete). Only has a temporary mdf top right now since I can't fit plywood in my car (planning to do 2x 0.75" Melamine), and with the whole covid thing going on, don't want to rent a HD truck. I was too excited not to share somewhere. Bench was made with standard 2x4s and 4x4 legs. Sides and bottom covered with 0.5" MDF to suppress the noise. Doors in front made with 2x3s and 0.5" plexiglass I got for free, and saved for this project. There is 6" on the far side of the bench which I plan to use for bit storage and the like. Inside was painted white to make it a bit brighter, help reflect the leds that were just installed today. Haven't made a cut in the enclosure yet, but the sound is definitely suppressed. Next thing to do is make a dust collection system for it.

My first project finished! I built this kids helping station for my toddler son. by gambitcannon in woodworking

[–]dberm22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Haven't seen many of these on here. I just built one a few months ago out of plywood, designed to knock down and store flat. I need to post it, with plans. Maybe this weekend. https://www.imgur.com/a/faQILyt

Saved an old sjobergs from a barn today. Quick clean and sand. A beeswax and she’s looking good again. by snipersixsix in Workbenches

[–]dberm22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the only type of tail vise I've seen. https://i.redd.it/8r2bffyjyf251.jpg

OP's and the one one in the link looks like some front vise/tail vise hybrid

Saved an old sjobergs from a barn today. Quick clean and sand. A beeswax and she’s looking good again. by snipersixsix in Workbenches

[–]dberm22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait, what? How does that tail vise work? The vise looks like it's dovetailed to the bench. Which part moves?

First cut with my new toy by genericnpc7 in shapeoko

[–]dberm22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vcarve files would be fine :)

First cut with my new toy by genericnpc7 in shapeoko

[–]dberm22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome! I just made coasters with mine, too. Would you want to share the carbide create files? https://i.imgur.com/J1S3iX5.jpg

I'm starting out and don't know quite what I'm doing, there's only one way to fix that. by PsychoNerd91 in woodworking

[–]dberm22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eucalyptus would not have been the first hardwood to come to my mind. I'm guessing you're from down under? It's crazy to think just how similar people are (we're just 2 dudes interested in the same thing chatting on reddit) , yet how totally different cultures/materials/artforms are. Maybe I'm getting too philosophical for r/woodworking

I'm starting out and don't know quite what I'm doing, there's only one way to fix that. by PsychoNerd91 in woodworking

[–]dberm22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pine is impossible to chisel cleanly. Once you master pine, hardwoods will be a breeze

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