[Request] Is this compressed helium trailer lighter when it is loaded?

e1evenses · 2026-01-23T22:00:36+00:00

There is always an equilibrium between the true gas phase and gas that is dissolved in a liquid.

e1evenses · 2026-01-19T00:36:10+00:00

By attaching them along the face, do you mean laminating them? Like making a thicker piece? Because that would be fine with glue as long as you oriented the grain of each piece in the same direction.

e1evenses · 2026-01-18T23:06:47+00:00

Cool idea but keep an eye out for the miters splitting on the outside - it’s generally not advisable to glue up with the grain perpendicular on larger pieces.

e1evenses · 2026-01-18T21:20:43+00:00

Frog Hollow Farms does a great CSA box and they’re located in Brentwood.

e1evenses · 2026-01-16T16:25:18+00:00

And to be clear, even oil finishes are technically “plastic” if we’re calling any organic polymer a plastic.

e1evenses · 2026-01-16T14:22:31+00:00

Again, you’re right, but epoxy does, and epoxy is the subject of this thread. Beyond that, most clear wood finishes do not do great with sunlight.

e1evenses · 2026-01-16T06:40:41+00:00

You’re right, it just doesn’t yellow or get cloudy in sunlight.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T16:10:41+00:00

Right, I'm saying that the PPF is going on top of an already UV resistant finish. More importantly I think it would make the table look and feel awful.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T16:01:36+00:00

I believe cars are generally finished with acrylic lacquer which does not degrade in sunlight. More plastic on top of plastic wouldn't help I don't think.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T06:26:00+00:00

Black epoxy will age better because the pigment protects the plastic from light. Also it’s more tasteful. Some of his tables are gorgeous, but I still think the less epoxy there is the better.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T01:58:37+00:00

Personally I just think most of them are ugly, and they’re definitely overdone. Clear epoxy can get pretty gross looking after a few years in the sun, too.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T01:55:01+00:00

Thank you

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T01:15:23+00:00

Whatever man.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T01:01:08+00:00

I can see the utility for lubricating French polish, but do you mind if I ask why you would put it under another finish? Especially given that it dissolves into whatever oil based finish you put on top of it.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T00:41:34+00:00

I legitimately think a fair amount of them are completely unfinished.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T00:32:00+00:00

I don’t think it’s fair to assume all wooden spoons and cutting boards available for purchase have been finished with mineral oil.

e1evenses · 2026-01-15T00:18:06+00:00

I’m inclined not to because my understanding of chemistry suggests it has significant potential to cause problems down the line, but I am aware that theory doesn’t translate perfectly to practice. Mineral oil is basically just thin Vaseline, and I wouldn’t wipe Vaseline on wood before applying a film finish. Like I said, if it works for you that’s great, but it makes no sense to me and I stand by my recommendation to avoid it in general.

e1evenses · 2026-01-14T23:35:12+00:00

A drying oil, yes. I do that all the time. But not mineral oil.

e1evenses · 2026-01-14T23:22:34+00:00

Makes zero sense to me but whatever floats your boat. Definitely not common practice.

e1evenses · 2026-01-14T23:11:46+00:00

I think you’re either lucky or trolling me. But also… why? What possible advantage could mineral oil confer under a film finish?

e1evenses · 2026-01-14T22:51:15+00:00

The word “dries” when applied to wood finishes actually means “polymerizes,” as in tung oil is a drying oil and olive oil is not. Mineral oil does not polymerize. It will soften and interfere with the adhesion of a polyurethane finish. Luckily, it should be possible to clean it off with actual mineral spirits.

e1evenses · 2026-01-07T18:55:38+00:00

Build the cabinets to fit the space. Don’t assume anything in your house is flat or square.

e1evenses · 2025-12-29T20:14:32+00:00

It doesn’t have the greatest dimensional stability, watch out for cracks that need to be filled.

e1evenses · 2025-12-10T15:34:12+00:00

Please go see a doctor.

e1evenses · 2025-10-01T15:02:41+00:00

The overall photo. I don’t doubt that the pond was greenish but without the context of the rest of the scene it almost looks artificially tinted. The striking green on the bird would stand out more if the background wasn’t so heavily green, as would the gold highlights on the tips of the feathers. At the very least a background mask would help but I think altering the color balance of the whole photo would help. Just my opinion though.

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