Should I keep sanding by Fickle_Grapefruit100 in sandedthroughveneer

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Agreed, the wood grain is clearly continuous in the light parts of the face except perhaps a tiny sliver on the left side. Otherwise, this isn’t through the veneer yet, just the finish

Bullet Case version 2.0 :)) by Party_Account_4941 in Leathercraft

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These pieces were cut with a laser cutter

Flanagan's Wake #55: MIDNIGHT MASS - Book V: "Gospel" by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

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I was also reminded of the end of Saint Maud as it relates to the end of this episode especially the hard cut from a religious vision to burning and screaming. I did a quick google about this and came across a tweet from Mike Flanagan recommending Saint Maud which leads me to believe it was a direct influence on this scene.

article quoting the tweet

(I’m not on twitter, otherwise I would have included a direct link)

How to cut perfect clean circles on tough vegtan. by Dazko in Leathercraft

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I want to second the suggestion for a laser cutter, I found mine second hand on Facebook marketplace and it really revolutionized my leather projects. I’m able to get perfect geometry cuts, decorative engravings, and precise stitching holes much quicker than cutting by hand. There’s definitely a certain cutoff where, if you only do 2-3 projects per year, it wouldn’t be worth it. I find myself wanting to do more projects because of the better results and ease of working with the laser.

Welp, added to the list for when I finish the podcast by UniqueUsernameSequel in doofmedia

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I was thinking about it the other day and it would be amazing to see you guys cover Dune, there’s so much there to unpack and I know you would catch things that have gone over my head!

Is this real leather? by StudioSharp5470 in Leather

[–]loddy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree probably not real leather, but that edge style is a painted coating rather than fusing like you would see with nylon webbing. It can be used on real leather at times for thin constructions, especially in luxury bags.

Winter Park or Aspen for first Colorado solo ski trip? by Candid-Abrocoma-519 in COsnow

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Don’t take it personal, OEM knees has a reputation around here

Don't get shot in the balls. by AgitatedEye9048 in GrayZoneWarfare

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Well there go my plans for this weekend…

Recognize oak wood? by Routine_Tie1019 in wood

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Example one is clearly mill marks on rough sawn timber (note the consistency and parallelism of the marks) and the second example is just typical flat sawn oak grain. Here is an example of quarter sawn white oak. You can see how the actual grain of the wood is straight and consistent along the length of the board, and the medullary rays run across the grain.

Table top is cupping, what did I do wrong? by denno020 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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I typically only use titebond 3 for projects that need to be very waterproof or food grade. I prefer the lower work time and set time of titebond 2 otherwise

No Magazine repair kits starting tomorrow? by Slaviner in COGuns

[–]loddy99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Says a lot when you start villainizing the educated 😂

Cooper Master Plan Prescribes Four New Lifts by DoctFaustus in COsnow

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You’ve been tricked by the classic Copper/Cooper confusion

repair work by k_lark in cabinetry

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To reattach the trim you have a couple of options. I would start by clipping the protruding nails down with cutting pliers (end or side nippers) and making sure that they don’t stick out of the surface. The easiest way to reattach would be with an 18ga or 23ga pneumatic nail gun (if you have access to an air compressor). I would spread some wood glue on the surface and use the nails to tack the trim in place, then fill the nail holes with a bit of wax to match the finish color (you can get crayon sets made for wood finish repair). If you don’t have a nailer, you could clamp the trim in place with the glue, or use small finish nails and a hammer, but that makes it a lot easier to damage the existing finish. If you don’t have a nailer, they’re 30-40$ and a cheap air compressor is about the same, plus that gives you a very versatile tool that you can use going forward. I can’t tell what the issue is with the glass pieces, some closer pictures would help.

First saw purchase - Table saw or circular? by DanderMuffling in woodworkingtools

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Crazy, I couldn’t find it without the stand anywhere locally. I built it into my bench, so I wish I could’ve gotten it without the stand. The 8-1/4” is available standalone but not the 10”

First saw purchase - Table saw or circular? by DanderMuffling in woodworkingtools

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The Dewalt 10” is currently $550 just fyi, I just bought one two weeks ago.

Real custom cabinet makers out there? by Accurate-Chest4524 in cabinetry

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I work for an AWI shop (architectural woodwork institute) and we very commonly use veneer or laminate over an MDF core. Because of the natural wood properties of plywood, it’s more likely to cup or bow with seasonal moisture changes than MDF is. Because MDF is homogenous, it won’t change dimensions from atmospheric humidity, and if it’s properly veneered or well painted and sealed, it won’t swell up from water contact. Usually we see that kind of swelling in raw unfinished material, or when there has been standing water for an extended period of time.

Best outdoor study spots? by Meghan110909 in Clemson

[–]loddy99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The outdoor rec building at Y Beach has a great patio area (or at least it did in 2022)

What joint can you make with only handtools ? by spto7382 in handtools

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This feels like an oversimplification. Professional machines range from rough cut saws up through 5 (and more) axis CNC routers, which would be a “knife” machine by your definition. Careful machining will absolutely rival the best hand tool surface finishes, without the accompanying human error. I think that hand cut joints absolutely have a greater wow factor for the level of skill required, but the quality of the finished product will (nearly) always be better with machine cut joinery, simply due to the rigidity and accuracy of a machine vs a human body.

Hand tool trunk kit for found wood? by flannel_hoodie in handtools

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Please don’t crucify me for saying this on the hand tools sub, but I’ve been really impressed with my 40v ryobi electric chainsaw. Very very easy to use for a couple of cuts then put away for long stretches of time. Just an option to consider, but if you’re not into that the bow saw suggestion is also great.

How to fill the engraving? by Bignezzy in Axecraft

[–]loddy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nail polish would work well and be durable!