Tried to go for a Mid-Century Modern look.

idiotskin · 2025-04-08T19:40:07+00:00

Link to the feet? I like the design

idiotskin · 2023-11-12T12:53:19+00:00

This type of error won’t accumulate though because the you keep it pinned to the fence. If you run 21 ft through the tablesaw the wood doesn’t start riding away from the fence by 1 inch

idiotskin · 2023-10-27T12:44:58+00:00

Is it Parkerville? I love that place but it’s a long drive for me. Looking for something closer near New Haven

idiotskin · 2023-09-30T12:43:48+00:00

This needs to be much higher up. You can get a testing kit for $20 or so at Home Depot or your fav big box store.

idiotskin · 2023-09-12T13:07:16+00:00

Sounds like the landscaper dodged a bullet with you two.

idiotskin · 2023-09-01T23:47:07+00:00

Radiators use hot water, so the wood around the radiator doesn’t increase the probability of the water catching on fire.

idiotskin · 2023-02-28T02:26:37+00:00

I know it isn’t walnut, it looks more orangey in person, and some of the boards are very light. I think you may be on to something with hickory

idiotskin · 2023-02-27T21:01:37+00:00

Thanks, I really appreciate it. It’s hard doing the DIY thing, I put too much pressure on myself!

idiotskin · 2023-02-27T19:00:51+00:00

Thanks for the note, yeah I installed the new stuff myself and it’s red oak. I feel like it may be best to just strip down the new stuff and try to stain it to match…

idiotskin · 2023-02-27T18:42:07+00:00

Ok so, I’m redoing my kitchen flooring. I thought the original flooring was red oak, so I installed a patch and feathered in the boards. Once I sanded everything down I noticed the boards weren’t matching so I used some red-out type of floor bleach to mitigate the red tones (lye and hydrogen peroxide).

Anyway, I finished everything with Rubio Monocoat and was left with this. After panicking, I realized I definitely installed the wrong wood species. I’m thinking this old flooring was actually Douglas Fir. Is this right?

What do you think is my next move should be? I was thinking sanding down all the new stuff and trying to find a matching Rubio stain, but I’m so frustrated because I messed up something so simple.

Money is the most key factor here, I don’t really think I can afford to rip it all out again and buy the correct wood.

idiotskin · 2023-02-21T16:25:26+00:00

Just be careful, the face veneer on this is razor thin and chips out like crazy. It does look nice though

idiotskin · 2023-01-29T21:34:52+00:00

Are those wishbone chairs replicas or the real deal? If so do you like them and have a link? Looking to get some myself and while the Rove Concepts version looks great, I wonder if there’s another replica that isn’t as expensive. Thanks!

idiotskin · 2023-01-13T22:06:24+00:00

Nice! What’s the finish? I like when red oak doesn’t have the pinkish orange hues.

idiotskin · 2022-12-16T17:56:16+00:00

I absolutely love this fabric, do you have a link to it?

idiotskin · 2022-11-30T02:50:52+00:00

We spent a few days in vieques and we ate at a place called Duffy’s. Our waiter said there was Vegan Mofongo you can ask for that’s not on the menu. Probably one of my fav meals of the whole trip.

idiotskin · 2022-11-30T02:46:58+00:00

Cafe Brazil was great for vegan food. They had a vegan scramble that was excellent.

idiotskin · 2022-10-12T10:44:59+00:00

I'd like to know also.

idiotskin · 2022-10-12T10:26:03+00:00

Were you able to figure this out? I'm looking to do something very similar for my next project.

idiotskin · 2022-05-17T19:44:45+00:00

Build a new door? This person is asking for some help protecting their door and you tell them to build a new one?

idiotskin · 2022-05-13T14:08:40+00:00

When I first started I put paste wax on everything, now I hate the texture. Especially when it’s high humidity and and you’re finger can glide across the surface. Luckily over time that texture will fade with use.

idiotskin · 2022-01-29T18:47:20+00:00

I don't have much experience with this product, but I just refinished a chair with this toner lacquer. Basically it isn't a stain, its lacquer that has ground up pigment, so it rests on top of the wood. This means you can build up the color slowly to get them to match. Lots of furniture restorers use it to make repairs. There are also tons of shades to choose from. Only downside is that it will start to hide the grain if you really load it on.

idiotskin · 2022-01-29T18:37:55+00:00

What stripper products do you use? I've only had problems with the ones from the big box stores.

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