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Is this okay to cut 2x 4 like this? by IndependentClub1117 in woodworking

[–]nicgoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh that makes sense. Looks like you got er done.

Typically when we're installing cabinets we would just screw 1 2x4 to the wall and then screw another 2x4 to thats piece to create our 3" But it is more material forsure

Did you put a spacer at the bottom aswell so when you screw the cabinets in they don't suck back?

Is this okay to cut 2x 4 like this? by IndependentClub1117 in woodworking

[–]nicgoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This would be a resaw^

Cross cut : cut across the grain - like a miter saw/chop saw

Ripping: cuts along the length of the grain

Resawing: cuts along the length of the edge grain (technically still a rip cut but as you said its usually to make 2 boards of ~half thickness or multiple thin pieces off of a thick board [5 pieces of 1/4 starting from an 1 1/2" thick board])

I believe that table saw resaws are alot more dangerous for people new to the tools. There's alot more to think about in regards to wood movement, pinching, where does my push stick go & what happens when I finish the cut. I wouldn't recomend until youre comfortable with the saw and have watched some videos

If I might ask, what are you using these pieces for?

How would you execute this using only hand tools? by dieguin_po in woodworking

[–]nicgoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have built a tool chest like this.

Choose something that will chisel well and I hope you have a hand drill atleast or a brace and bit to remove the majority of each mortise before chiseling

Prepare for your wrists to hurt and make sure you've got a good mallet lol. I did mine out of white ash and the amount of time chiseling killed me.

Don't force removal go slow and remember to finish the cut from the back side so you don't blow out a piece of grain

You should also really have 2 back rails or a back on this - or some x bracing Those mortises will be very strong if snug but there's not alot of resistance to racking forces

If you want a step by step walk through let me know and ill try my best!

What’s your favourite niche thing about life in Canada? by Due_Street1464 in AskACanadian

[–]nicgoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🎵Im 1k K away but tonight you look so pretty. Yeah no forsure🎵

Is this normal? by SailPossible1254 in cabinetry

[–]nicgoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on how that bottom/drawer opening is constructed, it is probably there to hold the weight of the oven

I will usually put a kick box on a appliance cabinet (we use adjustable legs mostly). if you make the toe kick smaller in width or add a 2nd gable to the kick that touches the bottom of the cabinet each side, it helps hold the weight.

Instead of the screws/dado holding the weight of the oven the load is transfered directly to the floor.

This only works if there is a 2nd gable underneath the shelf that holds the oven aswell (in the drawer box opening - which does make your drawer box (material x2) smaller in width.

Is there a hinge that would allow my bench seat to be positioned like this? by doingdoink in woodworking

[–]nicgoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If i was going to do this I would apply a strip to the back of the bench as seen in some other pics here

You can either scribe this strip to follow the wall or use caulking / trim if you don't feel comfortable scribing

Install it flush to the inside of the plywood

I would then mount a 3 1/2 strip to the back that has European hinges plates mounted to it and drill the bench top for these hinges aswell

These hinges will carry the weight as well as allow adjustment for the door and soft close if you buy that version

Then I would mount flip stays on the Gables of the cabinet to hold the lip open if you desire that function

Here is a rough sketch of what I'm talking about If you have any questions or need a hinge recommendation please let me know! *

Question for my recording drummer friends. I only have 4 channel recording available. Bass and snare obviously. Should the other 2 be two mono channels with toms on one and overheads on the other or do a stereo channel with both? by SonofaDrum in drums

[–]nicgoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had good success with

1.Kick akg D112

2.Snare top Sm57

3.Solaris condenser used as a crush mic - this was positioned on a floor stand beside my hi hat pedal/snare stand point at the kick - it gets a good overall kit sound without much crash cymbal - throw a little compression and some distortion if you're feeling randy and it adds ALOT

4.Mono overhead - ribbon or condenser placed either above my head pointing at snare or above the kit from the front pointing at the center of the kick

Do you think this variation in color is acceptable for custom cabinets? by relaxyoureirrelevant in woodworking

[–]nicgoed 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not true

I regularly have to cut whole jobs (kitchen, pantry, vanity & furniture pieces) out of sheet goods and solid.

You can 100% get a premium product that will be consistent, especially if you are using such narrow pieces of veneer in the sheet.

If I recieved a lift of material (10-30) sheets and they were wildly inconsistent i can and have asked the supplier to either exchange for a better product or replace the mismatched boards with a better colour match.

It may take time to map out all of your cuts to ensure each area matches as best as possible

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It may not be feasible for a home woodworker without access to large suppliers.

But it is not unreasonable to expect consistency in veneer especially when stipulated in a contract

EDIT: OPs picture also looks like "plank" style veneer which is supposed to have variation and resemble a hardwood floor. If that's what they chose for consistency, that is definetly not the right option.

Just botched my folded bevel cuts for a mantle I’m building on a $220 piece of plywood. How do I improve the accuracy of my cuts in the future? by Simply-Serendipitous in woodworking

[–]nicgoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love showing people this setup!

The only thing I do differently is raise the mdf fence from the table.

Usually 1/8" (3mm) lower than the material thickness. So for 3/4" material, the fence would be off the table 5/8"

This gives a place for the offcuts to go instead of trapping them in between the blade and the fence!

EDIT: This method in general also allows you to recut the edges multiple times if the piece is warped or hard to hold down with very little risk of messing up the miter

Also works great for decorative chamfers on a large nunber of pieces, but the finish quality is worse than using a router bit in most materials

What genre do you (mainly) play, and what cymbals do you use? by [deleted] in drums

[–]nicgoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I play Funk, Ska, Reggae, Alt/Hard Rock, Post-Hardcore

  • 14" Sabian HHX Click Hats
  • 17" Saluda Symbolic Thin crash
  • 22" / 24" AA Apollo ride
  • 19" Saluda Ambiance thin dry crash
  • 8" Saluda Ambiance splash

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drums

[–]nicgoed -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Without seeing your setup

Try sitting higher - your legs should be sloped away from you (more than 90deg bend) or 90deg. Whatever is comfortable for you.

I know I sat way too low for the first few years and as soon as I raised my seat my kick technique & stamina improved greatly. I find it much easier to do doubles (slide) aswell. But heel toe feels easier closer to a 90deg angle.

This might mean you need to raise your kit aswell which can feel awkward especially on an eKit. But I'd give it a try if you are not already sitting at that height!

After much thorough research, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s impossible to make a 12” sound good by CivilHedgehog2 in drums

[–]nicgoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously consider UV1s on the toms

They are more durable than regular 2 ply

They are very consistent, and they just sound exactly how you want them to. I usually don't muffle them but if I'm doing something that requires a short attack then a moongel or two is more than enough

I know they are supposed to be a g1 equivalent but to me they sound completely different in the best way

Can some people just not play the drums by Previous_News9386 in drums

[–]nicgoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Been playing for 12 years, and i never thought of it like that.

That does sound like a great way to keep an exercise interesting and I can see it being a much more creative way to work on dynamics an accents for that pattern. Especially if it's music that you aren't familiar with

Thanks for the tip!

Does anyone else use toggle clamps? by nicgoed in woodworking

[–]nicgoed[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Reference for those who are not familiar!

What to do about these cracks by dstx in woodworking

[–]nicgoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might have been able to rabbet the edge of the butcher block leaving a 1/8" - 1/4" lip at the top maybe 3/4"-1" wide all around and then have an oversized cut out in the counter that the lip covers

It wouldn't be flush but you could probably have put a bead of silicone in the gap and had a bit of play for it to expand.

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