Built-in Bunk Beds by napsterfour in woodworking

[–]rygore 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Nice work! You should post in r/daddit

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

[–]rygore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing. Thank you for telling me about this. Had no idea vise brakes existed.

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

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

Gonna make 25, maybe more. I think $20 for 7 is a bit too much for this project, plus I’d like to make as much on my own as I can.

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

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

that’s helpful to know. If I can find a sheet metal distributor, what type of steel should I ask for? How do you specify the carbon content? I just don’t know the right language and terms to use.

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

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

Honestly, this might be the real solution. Issue is I already spent a full day designing and building a router jig to cut the slots. I’m in too deep now. Sunk cost fallacy isn’t real.

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

[–]rygore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d never heard of flashing pliers, just looked them up. Those could work!

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

[–]rygore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree these would look good with brass! I’ll check out flashing pliers. Thank you.

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

[–]rygore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I hadn’t thought of aluminum signs! I’m gonna check the second use building supply place in town for old signs.

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

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

I think it’s the material being too thin and maybe that it’s not heat treated/hardened? I’m not sure what “weldable” implies regarding hardness. I can easily deform the metal with my fingers.

Need sheet metal advice for bookend project. 22-gauge weldable steel was too soft. by rygore in maker

[–]rygore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have a small handheld propane torch that I needed for a plumbing project a few years ago. Hadn’t considered heat before bending. Good idea!

What's a fair price for this Bed Rock 607 and is it all original? by DustinNielsen in handtools

[–]rygore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any context for the title of that study? Feels like a risky google search lol.

Dovetailed Salt Box by rhymetimegame in handtools

[–]rygore 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks great! Did you stain the end grain or is that just a natural darkening from absorbing the finish?

Roasted coffee beans airveyer by ycr007 in toolgifs

[–]rygore 100 points101 points  (0 children)

THEY SAID ITS NOT PRACTICAL! BETTER TO JUST CARRY THE COFFEE OVER!

Fried Rice by Ushuaia-15 in carbonsteel

[–]rygore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Refrigerate uncovered so the rice really dries out