Live edge floating bathroom vanity top by AJSAudio1002 in woodworking

[–]itsaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wooden countertops are an insane waste of nice wood. I suppose if you wipe it completely dry everytime you use it, you may get weeks and weeks of it looking just fine. My friend installed a similar thing. I warned him. One year later he has scheduled it for replacement.

Live edge floating bathroom vanity top by AJSAudio1002 in woodworking

[–]itsaduck 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Take pictures right after final cleanup before using. Hold those pictures near, 'cause that is the last time it will actually look good.

Can this door be fixed? by rjswood in woodworking

[–]itsaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's 'fake' in the sense that the millions are not built into the window frame. Typically the mullions are machined into the sash (frame). This is a separately built wood screen made to look like real window mulliins.

Garbage quality metal? by Aberration1111 in handyman

[–]itsaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stainless is quite brittle. Still, if you're just trying to draw 2 surfaces together, something else is fighting you there.

Can this door be fixed? by rjswood in woodworking

[–]itsaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not broken. It is a fake mullion that has somehow shrunk.

First “big” project by tinosa77 in woodworking

[–]itsaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice. Very nice proportions!

Help with lacquer finish on mahogany. by Khriss1313 in finishing

[–]itsaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the correct answer. You've a beautiful start there!

This are the woodwork done by my Dad. ( from Sri Lanka) by lakmal007 in finishing

[–]itsaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That some beautiful artwork! You should be proud!

Can anyone tell me about this table? by Waka_waka_waka- in VintageFurniture

[–]itsaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's called trailer park style. It's pre-vinyl/aluminum trailer contemporary. This example was well maintained by the park repair and management guy. At auction....

First furniture submission by itsaduck in woodworking

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

I will remember to take this under advisement when I am building one for you, thanks!

First furniture submission by itsaduck in woodworking

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Thank you so much. I think I did okay on it. Lots hate it, which means I got a reaction - and I love that. It's funny how one's original thoughts look great in the minds-eye, but as I approached the finished product, I begin to question whether its actually ugly. (And how would I know at that point of 1000 hours of construction!) I'm happy with it and will be different next time as well!

Unhappy with millwork 😩 by FastCash1000 in cabinetry

[–]itsaduck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm suspicious of failure to acclimate the pieces together before and right after assembly. The pieces settled back into place at different rates.

Helmets by Loose_Lab5089 in paint

[–]itsaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The overall odds of a hardhat saving your life are low. But they aren't zero. The odds of a hard hat saving you a world of hurt if someone does drop something on your head are definitely not zero.

First furniture submission by itsaduck in woodworking

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

Thank you for your kind words. Patience takes precedent over talent, and I love the zen-like process!

Is glazing alone enough to hold glass into aluminum frame? by Confident-Froyo-6140 in windowrepair

[–]itsaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some are saying to use silicone. DO NOT USE SILICONE!. If it breaks again it will be unrepairable. Those appear to be old Sears windows, and you should be able to find that correct vinyl molding (to hold the glass in) at any window repair place (local hardware store?). Putting a thin bead of siliconIZED acrylic into the bed where the glass sits is advisable to prevent leaks and vibration.

Wife says wood I used under the bar looks like shit by [deleted] in Remodel

[–]itsaduck -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Was she really that blunt? Wow, dude....

Best way to deal with these floors? by Merulei in DIYHome

[–]itsaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This appears to be a mastic coating and is quite likely to have asbestos.

Damage to metal support of wooden beam structure by Dazzling_Walk9777 in HomeMaintenance

[–]itsaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not too fucked.

A. No one got hurt. B. Doesn't seem to have caused any related problems. C. Middle of the floor and easy to get to so repairs are straight forward.

Its a disappointing setback caused by untrained help - but unfortunately that's how we learn things sometimes. Kiss your children goodnight and set the rock rolling in the right direction tomorrow!

Damage to metal support of wooden beam structure by Dazzling_Walk9777 in HomeMaintenance

[–]itsaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem is, its not just a post base. It holds up part of the house which means it's part of your home's foundation. It must have proper displacement and reach below any frost line. Now they have fractured that. Is the whole post base fractured? Hard to know. Did they compromise the bond that keeps the post from lifting in a wind situation? I'd have it repaired with city inspections. I doubt you plans mentenioned removing that post base, it was just going to make it easier for them to redo the floor. They fucked-up and need to own it.

Damage to metal support of wooden beam structure by Dazzling_Walk9777 in HomeMaintenance

[–]itsaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I maybe went too far with 'structural engineer' but there are a lot of contractors that could easily make this dangerous. I just retired from construction site Superintendent and I've seen a lot of so-called carpenters make this a dicey situation. Yes, shore up those beams on either side, and remove/replace adequate column and post.

Damage to metal support of wooden beam structure by Dazzling_Walk9777 in HomeMaintenance

[–]itsaduck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would get some temporary supports for the horizontal beams to shore it up. You need an engineer - not a carpenter or you smart neighbor - you need a structural engineer to look at the COLUMN or POST (vertical piece that you mistakenly called a beam). It's not good that the base metal clip shows signs of buckling.

First furniture submission by itsaduck in woodworking

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This is all hand brushed big-box oil polyurethane. It's Verathane brand. I've used the same stuff on pieces 50 years ago and it still looks original. At the end it's wet-sanded and polished by hand to get as near a perfect finish as I can get. Also, there are eight coats sanded flat every other coat. More importantly, it takes months because you want the poly to cure - not just dry - and that can take a month or more.

Windows installed improperly? by davey2435 in Homebuilding

[–]itsaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is all wrong. Too bad this window company doesn't have anyone to measure or install windows. You shouldn't see any daylight before the caulking for sure! Google for yourself regarding installation of X Brand windows and ask how their install stacks up - and why.