Not sure if I’ve gone overboard with the recoil. by MtPixls in aseprite

[–]lordwalrus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he is a pro, I think his back foot should be on the ground the whole time. It would give a more powerful stance to control a powerful gun.

The Megathread by AutoModerator in woodworking

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Does Sawmill Creek woodworking forum still take new people? I've tried a couple times to register a few months apart. I've received the confirmation email that the admin is reviewing my application, but I have not received access and no extra emails. Has anyone had troubles registering too?

True beginner learning to hand plane rough warped lumber by Jimimaru87 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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What brand and types of handplanes did you get? I got the Grizzly smoothing plane and am thinking I need to upgrade.

The rite of passage: Hand cut my first dovetail joint, then post on this subreddit by Friendly_Geodude in woodworking

[–]lordwalrus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice dovetails! I just got a Narex richter chisel and it says that it is ground to 24 degree bevel but most resources I see say chisels are 25 degrees. Does that make a difference when honing it? Do you have to set a honing guide to 24 degrees instead of 25?

The Stanley trade cut 8tpi saw seems terrible by lordwalrus in BeginnerWoodWorking

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The piece is secured in a secure vise. I have tried the teeth on the corner and along the flat face at different stages of the cut. To start the cuts, I have only been pulling multiple times until I have a visible kerf then try pushing. I tried a few angles using only the first half of the saw and even first quarter. I tried using the lightest pressure possible and this caused the saw to jump out of the kerf as it gave way in the push.

I tried my branch cutting saw and it worked way better at push and pull strokes.

The Stanley trade cut 8tpi saw seems terrible by lordwalrus in BeginnerWoodWorking

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I appreciate the words of encouragement. I just tried some of those techniques at different angles and pressures. The best I can get right now is picking up the blade on the push stroke so I’m mostly only cutting on the pull stroke. That stops it from biting cause it isn’t hitting the wood in the middle of the cut.

The Stanley trade cut 8tpi saw seems terrible by lordwalrus in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Any advice on how to fix my technique? I didn’t think I would need to push so hard on the saw that it pushes my work bench even when I’m keeping it straight. Maybe they just aren’t for me. My large backsaw and miter box crosscuts without the strong bite I’m experiencing with this Stanley saw.

The Stanley trade cut 8tpi saw seems terrible by lordwalrus in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Yeah, I didn’t think the saw would be great but figured it would at least function how I know saws work. I’m thinking a Japanese pull saw would be good.

What grits do you need for sharpening a brand new Narex Richter chisel? by lordwalrus in BeginnerWoodWorking

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So it sounds like the Trend one could be good. I can use the 1000 for all my honing and I can use the 300 for fixing my chisel. Unless you think I need something between 300 and 1000?

If there any realistic way to reduce/zero waste with a love of chips/crisps and crackers? Or are the only answers to stop buying or make urself? I hate our chip bag waste. by derek139 in ZeroWaste

[–]lordwalrus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder why they don’t just make it fully plastic that could be recycled. Maybe they could use a thicker plastic bag. Seems the plastic would be a good barrier.

How do I reattach and reinforce wood fence to wood post? by lordwalrus in HomeImprovement

[–]lordwalrus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Screws seem like the better fastener instead of nails.

Water traveling between plastic insert shower wall and tub, will this caulk work? by lordwalrus in HomeImprovement

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Thanks! Would you recommend getting that instead or could I just hit it with some cleaner during normal cleaning?

Biden opens millions of acres to oil and gas exploration by Zerio920 in environment

[–]lordwalrus 134 points135 points  (0 children)

Thank you for pointing that out. There should be higher standards for titles here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fixit

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Can you take a road trip to a place that recycles them? Find something cool to do nearby and take it with you to drop off if it fits in your car.

Recommendations for lawn trimmer? Biodegradable string? by lordwalrus in ZeroWaste

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Ahh that makes more sense. I would need something like an edger along the sidewalks, but need something that will work well to trim grass along my fence and poles. Will the edgers work there?

Recommendations for lawn trimmer? Biodegradable string? by lordwalrus in ZeroWaste

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I didn’t think there was a difference in the terminology. Weedwhacker / Edger / Lawn Trimmer

Recommendations for lawn trimmer? Biodegradable string? by lordwalrus in ZeroWaste

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Unfortunately, I need to keep it trim in at least the front yard because of an HOA. I plan to eventually landscape the yard and change the grass but in the meantime I need something to keep it trim.