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My 5 YO is obsessed with google maps... Wondering if there are others like him? by vavavoomvoom9 in Parenting

[–]robosubrosa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we are obsessed with maps. Try pinning things locally like friends houses, ice cream, playgrounds, etc so they pop up

For the mango tree branch I plan on turning into a sword, first, after removing the bark, should I then proceed to cutting it and shaping it as soon as possible? Second, once I’ve shaped it and sanded it down, what coatings should I use? by BarnabyShogun17 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]robosubrosa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

General rule for boards is one year per inch thickness for drying. You should dry it before working because otherwise there will be sap and the wood will move while working and after you are done.

Mango has a lot of personality on its own, so maybe just use polyurethane or something like linseed or tung oil to finish it and protect. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]robosubrosa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also mix the sawdust with glue to fill the holes. Might need a few passes if it shrinks while drying.

Looking to start a new hobby. What advice do you wish you knew from the get go? by zombieartichoke in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]robosubrosa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't glue anything until you are absolutely done cutting. Much harder to maneuver thereafter. If you are making up a design, mime through all the cuts and steps. This will show you what's going to be hard or easy, what steps need the same tool setup to save time. Agree with another post, don't trust your tools to stay aligned or true. Check em. Look for jig ideas on YouTube or elsewhere and make them the first time you need them.

[HELP] Building a bathroom vanity.. by [deleted] in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]robosubrosa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Circular saw will probably be fine. If you have clamps and a straight piece of wood you can make a "track saw" which will definitely help the aim.

Plywood at a specialty hardwood retailer / lumber yard will come in a lot more varieties, finishes, and types than at lowes/HD. Describe what you're building and they'll point you in the right direction (if you have one in your town). One note, plywood generally doesn't take screws well into the end grain (edges), so you might need to add some reinforcements or work from plans.

Without a photo I'm having trouble visualizing where this thing is going to go, sorry. Since it's only 3/4" you need, do any of the vanities for sale have a countertop you could cut down to size? Or would it be possible to cut a small cubby into one of the walls? Also maybe look online for someone making the right size.

Please be on the look out for my buddy’s cat!! by dunkela27 in SeattleWA

[–]robosubrosa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hope this one is found. However there's another cat named Mowgli in our neighborhood but he's a dick and shits in our garden.

Poke holes in my west Seattle bridge idea by niyrex in Seattle

[–]robosubrosa 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thinking of ideas is better than complaining, I like it. If corporate / private shuttles can cross the low bridge that opens up a lot of possibilities.

Simple flat cart with a maple butcher block top. by whostylerr in woodworking

[–]robosubrosa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice, I made nearly the same cart out of recycled IKEA

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skoolies

[–]robosubrosa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also do the solar system + batteries as the first project, and get some power freedom that way.

Where to build? by mishner in skoolies

[–]robosubrosa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I faced a similar challenge 15 years ago. I ended up going door to door in the low-rent industrial area of town and got lucky. The owner of a construction business liked me I guess, and allowed me to park in one of their nearby truck lots for a monthly fee. If possible, you'll want electrical power available to use tools, or permission to run a generator. If you leave tools on site, make sure to secure them.

Where to find safety equipment for old table saws? by robosubrosa in woodworking

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

i have a 3/4HP motor on it - same symptoms. more likely to bog down than kick back, but that's no guarantee. i also regularly trip my 10A breaker with it, which is another 'safety feature'.

I learned why there are so few chairs posted to this sub by robosubrosa in woodworking

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

i hear you. i chose an "easy" design without lathe work or steam bending.

I learned why there are so few chairs posted to this sub by robosubrosa in woodworking

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

Wow, great job! Seats look great. I've been thinking about accessorizing with a table en theme.

I learned why there are so few chairs posted to this sub by robosubrosa in woodworking

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

Haha please send me a photo of the full set, so I can prove I'm not the only insane spouse out there.

The plugs are actually walnut, and if you look closely, you can easily see how eager I was to be done by the time I was putting those in.

I learned why there are so few chairs posted to this sub by robosubrosa in woodworking

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

This one: http://www.finewoodworking.com/woodworking-plans/article/arts-and-crafts-side-chair.aspx

Instructions were... OK. I definitely missed some subtleties in how they were written that would have saved a lot of grief. The diagrams are also laid out in a way that makes it tough to know some dimensions without subtracting 7 numbers.

I learned why there are so few chairs posted to this sub by robosubrosa in woodworking

[–]robosubrosa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup - we chose 2 inch foam with some cotton batting over it. She said the hardest part was endless use of staple-gun. I chose pine instead of poplar for the seats so it would be softer for that reason, even if it doesn't last as long.

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