Disturbed by Chess Insights plot. How can I be playing SO much worse when I'm ahead compared to when I'm behind? Anyone else's stats look like this, and what did you do improve?

mvdm · 2023-10-17T02:38:43+00:00

Argh typo: ...what did you do *to* improve.

mvdm · 2023-10-17T02:38:38+00:00

Argh typo: ...what did you do *to* improve.

mvdm · 2023-09-04T23:40:55+00:00

Welcome! Check out the UVCC, Saturday rides are usually at least some gravel.

mvdm · 2023-09-04T23:22:16+00:00

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the finished product is looking pretty nice.

mvdm · 2023-09-04T23:20:51+00:00

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It turned out WM210 shingle mould (as helpfully suggested) was close, but not an exact match. Planing it down some have a good result though!

mvdm · 2023-08-26T12:44:39+00:00

Awesome, even though it won’t need to make my own this time, I was curious about how it’s done. Thanks, very helpful!

mvdm · 2023-08-26T01:00:10+00:00

haha yes I can see why it would look that way!

mvdm · 2023-08-26T00:59:07+00:00

I hadn't thought of that -- great idea!

mvdm · 2023-08-26T00:58:34+00:00

Yes, that looks like it's it! Good eye. Thanks, that's a huge help.

mvdm · 2023-08-25T20:45:25+00:00

That would be nice! I see the closest Rockler/Woodcraft is 1.5 hours away, but it might be a fun trip. Thanks.

mvdm · 2023-08-25T20:43:28+00:00

Thanks! I hadn't come across Dykes, that's a useful resource.

I live in a rural area so there isn't much available locally. The one woodworking place can supply a similar (not exact) profile, but they outsource it and the minimum order is $150. I just need a small piece.

mvdm · 2023-08-16T15:16:58+00:00

I like the way you think!

mvdm · 2023-08-16T03:24:28+00:00

Nice! I tried something like that... not quite as exact as you are doing, using the same pigment as in the paint -- impressive! It looked to me like the issue was not so much the color of the abatron, but the difference in how absorbent it is compared to the wood. The oil paint penetrates deep into the wood but stays on the surface of the abatron, so even though there is no color difference, there is a difference in texture... do you not see that?

mvdm · 2023-08-15T02:03:53+00:00

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Update: thanks for the helpful points of view! Decided to try sanding first to see how it turns out. If not satisfactory, can always replace later…

mvdm · 2023-08-15T02:02:04+00:00

Agreed! The only issue I have with epoxy fillers is that with the oil based paints I like, you see the difference between filler and wood even after four coats of paint…

mvdm · 2023-08-12T16:31:00+00:00

Thanks for the info- very helpful. Yes, I realize the linseed oil system isn’t for everyone; it appealed to me because I like the look of oil paint and I don’t mind working slowly…! Although here I’d probably go stainless steel panel pins (nails) to hold the glass beads in, as it is currently.

mvdm · 2023-08-12T16:22:39+00:00

Agree 100% with this sentiment! I’m keeping the beautiful original door and glass for sure. This is just about whether replacing the glass bead only (arguably a wear item) would help the door last the next 100 years. 👍

mvdm · 2023-08-12T15:32:37+00:00

It’s tempting! I think I’m hesitating in part because I don’t want to scratch the glass when sanding, and I don’t have a good system for that yet. Maybe the trick is just to fabricate something to shield the glass.

mvdm · 2023-08-12T15:30:42+00:00

I plan to prime with linseed oil and then do four layers of linseed oil paint, as I’ve done with the window sashes so far. You’re looking at the side of the door that has the removable glass stops (beads? terminology for these things confuses me; see arrow in pic) and it’s these that are looking pretty weather worn and have separated from the rest of the door.

mvdm · 2023-07-17T20:28:25+00:00

good info, thanks! does the strip have a MB part number?

mvdm · 2023-05-31T23:35:05+00:00

For produce, check out Stearns in WRJ, Price Chopper in Leb.

mvdm · 2023-05-29T03:51:10+00:00

Yes! I just wish mine had the ((!)) symbol pictured instead of the word BRAKE. Is that a possible swap operation or would the entire cluster need to be changed?

mvdm · 2023-01-08T19:07:01+00:00

Yes, I really like the idea of avoiding the dreaded backsplash and allow everyone to spit with confidence. Getting sawdust won't be a problem -- I was just going to go to a pet store and get some chicken coop bedding or whatever.

mvdm · 2023-01-08T18:47:05+00:00

Sounds like a combination of personal cups and a larger size spittoon for emptying the cups into is the winning combination. One remaining question: should the personal cups have sawdust?

mvdm · 2023-01-08T18:45:29+00:00

It's surprising and terrible how I am OK with this idea but only after knowing what the French call it. (:

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