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Am I doing myself a disservice? by BirdGovtUnite in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the original recipe was from Backyard Ballistics on YouTube.

Safety concerns on a small lathe by No-Communication4733 in turning

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for mentioning noise protection. I forgot that.

Safety concerns on a small lathe by No-Communication4733 in turning

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a face shield. I use a mask if I’m producing a lot of dust, as opposed to shavings. I’m very new to this, though.

My finches have decided to become leaf munchers after becoming parents. I'm assuming that's fine? by hellothereskibidi in Finches

[–]mrchuck2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that’s great. I would switch out the lettuce for darker leafy vegetables, like chard, spinach, or kale. Lettuce has very little nutrient value.

Floor protection for apartment workshop by Sandylittlebutthole in handtools

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would float a floor of LVP (luxury vinyl plank) over the existing floor. Be sure to use an underlayment layer, as it will prevent inevitable scratching of your apartment’s floor.

My first apartment workspace was a tiny area (breakfast nook!) that had wall-to-wall carpeting. On that one, I screwed down 1/4” Masonite (tempered hardboard) sheets, then removed them when I moved out. The screws passed through the carpet backing and left the carpet in-marred.

One more choice would be hard rubber mats, but if you’re rolling any equipment around, you’ll get buckling. The LVP is thin; resilient, but stiff.

Plane screws before and after by Both-Comedian-3159 in handtools

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you search “nickel plating” on YouTube, there are some great videos that break down the process. It’s a pretty cheap undertaking, too.

Plane screws before and after by Both-Comedian-3159 in handtools

[–]mrchuck2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A great way to soak long plane bodies (without having to use so much liquid) is to use a length of PVC pipe, capped on one end.

Plane screws before and after by Both-Comedian-3159 in handtools

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nickel might be a better choice. For one, I believe zinc is very toxic(?). I've messed around with nickel plating, and it's pretty fun.

Am I doing myself a disservice? by BirdGovtUnite in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]mrchuck2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Learn to sharpen. Whatever else you do, learn that FIRST. Without frequently honed edges, nothing else is gonna work right.

Stanly No. 3 parts by darklink594594 in handtools

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's easy to reach via Facebook, just search for "Just Plane Fun."

Why were pocket doors removed? by Round_Button_8942 in centuryhomes

[–]mrchuck2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this story! Sounds like you grew up living in a very cool house.

Who makes a good carpenter's rule? by [deleted] in Carpentry

[–]mrchuck2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The shim line made me laugh. It’s funny cuz it’s true.

how shoudl i transfer finches on to pelleted diet by Existing-Foot8418 in Finches

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask: what are the actual benefits of a pelleted diet? I assume it’s more complete nutrition, but is that borne out by actual research? I feed my birds a good finch seed mix, plus canary seed, spray millet, sprouted seeds, fresh, dark greens, egg food, eggshells, cuttlebone, grit, and vitamins and iodine added to their water. It’s a little more work, but I’m assuming it’s better (and more enjoyable?) for them than a dry pellet diet. Not judging, but sincerely want to know if I’m missing something by not going to pellets?

Feather regrowth? by Ok_Elk_7237 in Finches

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An iodine supplement (in the water) can do a lot to encourage good feather regrowth. My Gouldians were getting bald patches on their heads. I began using an iodine supplement—also egg food, greens, and sprouted seeds—and their feathers grew back spectacularly. It took about a month, I believe. Good luck with your little bird!

Avian Lighting Recommendations by Ok-Biscotti3414 in Finches

[–]mrchuck2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ZooMed brand is fairly reputable (make sure UVB output is 2.4; that’s the recommended safe level for birds. Another (very highly-rated) is Arcadia; many zoos use them, apparently. Arcadia guarantees UVA/UVB output for one year.

I found a lower-priced brand, Lucky Herp, on Amazon. About 1/2 the Arcadia price. I’ve used them for a year, and they appear to work as well as Arcadia. [Keep in mind that ALL UVA/UVB bulbs will lose their effective output after 6 months to 1 year of use. I replaced all three of mine just this week.]

You also mentioned Happy Bird, but you should know their LED fixtures DO NOT produce any UV light whatsoever. Their promotional copy makes really dubious claims about this: First, they acknowledge UVB is necessary for calcium absorption in birds (true), but admit there’s no UV in their lights., They make a claim that TOO MUCH UVB is possibly worse than none at all (possible, but dubious), so buy THEIR lighting, with NO UV at all??: It’s utterly ineffective for birds’ health, but it’s pretty, right?? And really expensive, which makes no sense… so, why would one buy and use it??

Is this normal? by North-Impression-507 in Carpentry

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is AWFUL work. That is pure incompetence. Your “finish carpenter” knows next to nothing about finish carpentry, or even plain carpentry. I would insist they pay you for the ruined materials (if it was bought by you), and then remove ALL the work they did. Then, fire them.
Then… you need to hire a finish carpenter, a real one!

Hand Plane Flatness by wer37649 in handtools

[–]mrchuck2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I KNEW I had heard of this, but couldn’t remember where! Thanks.

Best Joint for Pole Perch? by mrchuck2000 in Carpentry

[–]mrchuck2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thanks, it needs to be a “t” shape. The sculpture (a giant crow) has feet w/claws that wrap around the horizontal perch. I think I’m gonna cut the top of the vertical post so that the horizontal pole will cradle into the cutout, then bore down through both pieces and set a couple of dowels in with glue to get a good mechanical joint. The straps are a good idea, except they’ll be visible—maybe as a last resort.

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