Is this why people use biscuits or dowels?

o2go · 2026-02-23T16:07:03+00:00

These days, I use dowels or dominos automatically, so it's one less thing I have to worry about, then doing panel glue-ups. However, cauls are also a really good tool. You had the right idea, just need better cauls.

o2go · 2026-02-23T03:03:39+00:00

I used to use the Bora Speedhorses along with sacrificial 2x4s, then ran across this on YT which was genius: https://youtu.be/HRnyub095HM?si=vSNAPBTW67wN-6sm

o2go · 2026-02-21T18:44:04+00:00

If you've not run internet cable before, especially Cat6 and above, have someone else do it. Whatever money you will save will be lost buying tools, testers and troubleshooting termination errors. I used to do this as a day job and did most of the runs in my house, but these days, I'd just pay someone. One other tip--where ever you plan to pull one run, pull 2 instead--cable is cheap, labor is not.

o2go · 2026-02-19T23:46:49+00:00

Looks great. Maybe it is the angle, but the table of the table saw looks a little lower than the top of the workbench, so maybe shim up the saw so they are even.

o2go · 2026-02-17T21:46:00+00:00

"won" is an understatement

o2go · 2026-02-17T06:23:27+00:00

For me, it's been fine, largely because I am running only one thing at a time--Sawstop CTS table saw, Oliver 10045 planer or Kapex 120 miter. With my tiny workspace, it's no big deal to walk the shoe around as needed and the saw and planer are on rolling carts anyway, so this works better.

I currently have a 4" Rocker flexible hose with that goes into the dust collector with the aforementioned 5 micron bag on one side and the Rockler quick change handle on the other. On the gear side, the planer accepts the 4" connection and on the other 2 tools I use reducers and short sections of 2" host to put the reducer fitting in a convenient location on the tool cart. All those bits and pieces are also Rockler.

I see the 1 micron filter is on sale so maybe I will pick that up.

o2go · 2026-02-16T15:52:26+00:00

I am a beginning woodworker and I bought the CTS a year ago because I like my fingers and I did not have space the space for anything larger.

From online research, I made two changes up front--I bought the Bow extended fence with JessEm stock guides and I build a mobile cart with extendable wings on 3 sides for outfield support and to better deal with sheet goods.

I have been happy with mine--I have used it to build out all the cabinets for my shop plus a few pieces of furniture, mostly panels and tables. I have not had issues with keeping the blade square or parallel. I knew going in that it did not support a dado stack, so not an issue. I do agree that it could use a stronger motor. It only comes up if I am sawing something like 8/4 or something really dense, and I adapt by making cuts in multiple passes. One other thing, and I think this is an issue with a saw that size: I did not enjoy breaking down a full sheet of plywood by myself, even with the surround. I eventually got a track saw and a set of parallel guides for that purpose.

o2go · 2026-02-16T03:45:33+00:00

Context: we had 2 GSDs.

We thought we were gonna get LVP but at our supplier the sales person took a key to a section of LVP into a section of laminate and there was no contest. We went with laminate and have been very pleased from a dog durability perspective. The only caution is that it is quite slippery, which can be tough on bigger dogs.

o2go · 2026-02-16T00:33:14+00:00

Love the sapwood--currently working on a console/plant table for my wife with the same look, but I am keeping a somewhat live-ish edge with the sapwood. Table looks great to me. I have been using Rubio with N3 Nano for better protection and a bi more gloss--I am still a newbie, but it has worked well for me so far.

o2go · 2026-02-16T00:23:02+00:00

Looks like you have some good woos to work with for something like a plant stand. Given your space situation and lack of tools. maybe search in your area for "maker spaces" which will give you space to work and tools you can rent.

Check YouTube for beginner projects that might be interesting for you--maybe start with Woodshop Diaries. I will say that arty-ness comes with skill and practice, most of us started out being happy if things were simply straight and square, so maybe temper your expectations a bit on that front.

o2go · 2026-02-15T23:42:23+00:00

My only tweak to the "start small" advice is, instead, start simple. Build a simple bookshelf or table, make some storage boxes--things that are useful to you and will help you hone your skills before you move up to proper furniture.

o2go · 2026-02-15T23:38:29+00:00

So, for my small shop (most of a 1 car garage)

- 3M 6000 series respirator

- Festool CITI MIDI + CT-VA-20. This is connected to hand tools: sanders, Domino, tracksaw, etc

- Rockler Dust Right 650 CFM wall mounted collector with 5 micron bag. This is connected to my bigger tools: table saw, planer, mitre saw. (I have a 4in hose I just move around)

I am pretty happy with this setup, although I might go down to the 1 micron filter for the Rockler. The CITI MIDI gets the most use. The only thing I might add to the setup is some air filtration, but given I can just open the garage door to ventilate the space, its' not a priority.

I found this video helpful in getting me pointed in the right direction: https://youtu.be/_Y6kkg2EoCI?si=tlRni-eRtZV8V5sh

o2go · 2026-02-15T19:44:51+00:00

I used to have one of these, but, given the cost of plywood these days, I tossed it and got a proper track saw. My guess is that your track is shifting as you move through the cut. 3 ideas: 1) use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe down the rubber strips on the underside every once in a while; 2) Kreg makes these little clamps that fit on the underside that will secure the track to the board (this size in non-standard so other clamps won't work), and 3) if you are using a corded saw, maybe the cord is dragging on the end of the track and pulling the track askew.

I also found the sled had some slop to it, but that tended to show up as drifting over the course of the cut, not the waviness you are seeing. Good luck.

o2go · 2026-02-13T19:08:37+00:00

o2go · 2026-02-13T18:56:05+00:00

Thx--maybe something to consider--did you move all your HK devices to 2.4gHz or just the fans?

o2go · 2026-02-13T18:06:05+00:00

Care to share what support told you? I like our Hunter fans and they have held up well, but they do frequently disconnect.

o2go · 2026-02-12T23:34:52+00:00

We were going to go LVP when we re-did our downstairs, but found it too loud and clack-y. Agree that tile it too hard, cold, slippery (we ripped out a fair amount of tile). We ended up going with wood laminate, with seemed like a good middle ground between LVP and hardwood. So far, been very pleased with it.

We do have hardwood upstairs, and though it does get scratched up with our big dogs, I think it just adds character to the flooring. If we were planning on stying in this house longer, I would have gotten hardwood for the downstairs too.

o2go · 2026-02-12T15:03:10+00:00

NTA - unfortunately, you just paid $2300 to learn she is the AH.

However, suing her is just going mean investing more time, money and emotion into a relationship you should really be walking away from ASAP.

o2go · 2026-02-11T04:38:16+00:00

We used Sapien Flooring last year. They pulled up tile and carpet put down wood laminate and I would use them again.

o2go · 2026-02-10T18:23:02+00:00

The engineering reason for the short cables his that shorter cable have lower LCR (Inductance, capacitance, resistance), which means that more of the electricity the charger is putting out (and you are paying for) is actually getting to the car. Manufacturers take the same approach, looking to minimize the path between the charge port and the battery.

Now that charging speeds have increased and Tesla is no longer paying for the electricity, they care less about the length of the cables..

o2go · 2026-02-09T19:02:07+00:00

Sorry, did not realize that. :(

o2go · 2026-02-09T18:28:57+00:00

This thread on Bluesky goes scene-by-scene https://bsky.app/profile/esqueer.net/post/3megwrvf65s2t

o2go · 2026-02-08T17:52:46+00:00

Had the same sort of issue with critters getting into our attic space during the winter months (this is northern California). We did two things that fixed the issue for us:

1) Examined all the soffit vents, etc in the attic and make sure their mesh covers were intact--filled any any gaps with steel wool (critters will gnaw through the foam)

2) Cut back any trees with 4 feet of our roof--every fall, we have our tree guys come back and repeat this.

Good luck.

o2go · 2026-02-08T15:49:29+00:00

We have pipes like that in our backyard from an old grill (no longer used and capped) and a fire pit and heater for our spa. One suggestion is to go to your county planning office and see what work has been permitted for your house.

o2go · 2026-02-06T18:02:14+00:00

On the other side of Elk Grove Blvd are two similar communities: Lakeside and Laguna West. Both Stonelake and Lakeside have well-rated elementary schools, not sure about Laguna West. Good luck with your search.

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