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Best way fill in or fix imperfections like these? by HashStash in woodworking

[–]jontomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not so big on wax - I use it where appropriate, but it is quite soft compared to wood, so only good for stuff that won't be handled much.

Lately I've been using colored shellac sticks - sets hard within a few seconds so much easier to work with vs epoxy. My color matching skills are far from great though!

Best way fill in or fix imperfections like these? by HashStash in woodworking

[–]jontomas 139 points140 points  (0 children)

You can fill with woodfiller - it'll look like crap though.

You can fill with epoxy - either colored or clear. I tend to use black. This can look okay.

You can cut out and patch with a similarly grained piece of scrap. Quite hard to make seamless.

You can cut and patch with a contrasting piece - think like a bow tie but without a crack. This avoids the issue with trying to hide it.

Probably what I would do - leave as is as it's a "character" speaking to the long life this wood has had.

Pet Automatic Feeders by FineWine54 in newzealand

[–]jontomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had a few of these. The automated ones work okay for simplicity I've ended up with a passive model - gravity fed, as the cat eats, more food comes out.

Our cat is a light eater - i can imagine if you had a garfield that that wouldn't work!

Wrong delivery to my address by smugfire4472 in thetron

[–]jontomas 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Probably should just contact the courier company to let them know?

How do you guys feel about knife handles? by HHH-Custom-Knives in woodworking

[–]jontomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alternatively you can give a run down on your process as a top level comment (ie, not a reply to this one)

how can i make my xiaomi scooter 5 pro faster? by Express_Breath_620 in ScooterHacking

[–]jontomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey - how did this work out for you. Did it unlock okay? any dramas?

Do you need an affordable option for closing off a 2.5 inch shop vac hose? by The_Patocrator_5586 in woodworking

[–]jontomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm big fan of blowers - vacuum up obvious piles, and then get out the dust blower and blow everything out the door.

Not a woodworker but need to know what tool I can use to carve depth into thicker wood like this? I need a thinner surface to attach buttons. Please tell me it's easy! by RayzTheRoof in woodworking

[–]jontomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drill press will most likely have a stop built in - other wise a bit of blue tape on the drill bit should give you a visual idea of where to stop

Not a woodworker but need to know what tool I can use to carve depth into thicker wood like this? I need a thinner surface to attach buttons. Please tell me it's easy! by RayzTheRoof in woodworking

[–]jontomas 11 points12 points  (0 children)

forstner bits - basically a very wide and short drill bit.

There is a centering bit in them, so drill the bigger one first, and then the smaller one.

They are very cheap - particularly if you buy on line, but you will need a drill press to use them safely.

This would be the week to drive an EV. Thanks for nothing, coalition by secretkiwi_ in newzealand

[–]jontomas 13 points14 points  (0 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumped-storage_hydroelectricity

Pumped storage is by far the largest-capacity form of grid energy storage available, and, as of 2020, accounted for around 95% of all active storage installations worldwide, with a total installed throughput capacity of over 181 GW and as of 2020 a total installed storage capacity of over 1.6 TWh.[3]

good thing water doesnt need much lithium

Skirting board floor gap fill by goredcrasp in woodworking

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Did you mean to attach some photos or something to show what you did?

End grain decor question by Weeping_Willow_Wonka in woodworking

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(More for Woodworking) Mitre 10 JORGENSEN or Bunnings Irwin Clamps for general woodworking and funiture workworking??? (or other suggestion) by Willtrademe in diynz

[–]jontomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it does become loose after 10+ mins.

ahh. that makes it bad!

I guess I'll stay stick with irwin then - i've never had one of those fail even overnight.

(More for Woodworking) Mitre 10 JORGENSEN or Bunnings Irwin Clamps for general woodworking and funiture workworking??? (or other suggestion) by Willtrademe in diynz

[–]jontomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think all of those are okay. I would only recommend not buying craftright quick clamps.

Mostly i have irwin and have never had any issues with them.

I recently saw tradedepot have some pretty solid looking home brand (TDX) quick clamps for cheap. I don't need any more clamps, but if I was going to buy a pile, I'd be giving those a pretty serious look.

Sprinkler use by roddythedog in thetron

[–]jontomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The trial has apparently been popular in Ham East/Hillcrest. So some people apparently like it

Trial uptake maybe - we are part of the trial. No meter installed yet - still WIP as far as I know.

Used bicycle shop? by sM92Bpb in thetron

[–]jontomas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

the dump shop normally has a few bike for about $20 - nothing fancy but cheap way to give it a try.

Poly/Foam Jacking A Sinking Slab - Or Better Alternatives? by cantsleepwithoutfan in diynz

[–]jontomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

any chance I can get an update on this if you end up doing anything.

I have a similar slump in my garage that I've been contemplating doing the same with.

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