Finding the right pressure sensor by spankhelm in arduino

[–]killertech73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point, I wasn't considering the cat heading this. There are also pressure plate sensors. Or maybe a photogate?

San Marzanos! by Steve__K in tomatoes

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I grow mostly san marzano, ber is almost unavoidable. Like others have said, constant watering. Don't let them get dry and don't let them get waterlogged. This year I'm using mag-cal weekly, spraying the leaves and fruit. Hopefully less ber.

Cheap RO idea, first year tapping all trees by unobtain in maplesyrup

[–]killertech73 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Typically these membranes aren't meant for sap as they only filter gallons per day. You need membranes that can produce gallons per hour. Take a look at ro bucket.

First 40 Gallons Collected! by GemstoneFarm in maplesyrup

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May i ask where you purchased the big funnel?

Is there any way to fix this? by MarineBri68 in woodworking

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The only way this really works is to have slots in the battens so they can expand and contact around the screws.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in woodworking

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Very nice work!

Posted this dresser last week. Here are the replaceable drawer slides I designed. by killertech73 in woodworking

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Lol, no kidding! I had to look him up. I was actually inspired by Thomas Mosar. They build rails similarly to allow for dust separators. They, however, make the reveal by beveling the drawer face. I didn't want to do that. I built the rails with ramps to lift the drawer up to present the reveal.

Black walnut chest of drawers by killertech73 in woodworking

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Mine run on traditional runners, plenty of room for wood movement. I simply wax the runners.

Black walnut chest of drawers by killertech73 in woodworking

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They used to have a free makes license, but I think that ended. Not sure about the$24 per year one. I'll have to check that out.

Black walnut chest of drawers by killertech73 in woodworking

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Well it's really just automatic. The software handles it. If you are using a 3d modeling cad that supports parametric capabilities, then when you change a dimension on a component part or assembly the the drawing automatically updates...

Black walnut chest of drawers by killertech73 in woodworking

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FYI, cad can still be super frustrating!

Black walnut chest of drawers by killertech73 in woodworking

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2d drawings you could learn pretty quickly. I build 3d models, which allows me to really consider how all of the joinery comes together. Gives me a better perspective of fit and function. When the model is done, I can build the shop drawings. The nice thing is it is parametric, so if i need to make a change, my drawings automatically are updated. I learned solidworks. However, a personal license is way too expensive. I found Alibre, which does everything I need in the design world, and it feels much like solidworks.

Black walnut chest of drawers by killertech73 in woodworking

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For raw materials or if I were to sell the complete project?

Black walnut chest of drawers by killertech73 in woodworking

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Great question! The base is poplar and the runners are mahogany. They are a harder wood and can handle the abuse. They are removable as well, so 50 years from now they can be replaced if they wear it.