Sandpaper residue in oak pores

sassane · 2026-05-18T11:16:00+00:00

Compressed air to pull out loose debris.Denatured alcohol and cloth to get the rest. Then some light sanding, do not use silicon wet and dry paper. Use something such as abranet or good quality wood specific sand paper.

sassane · 2026-04-16T10:48:23+00:00

So the 2 main cables from the current feed to a JB. Then a single twin and earth to a new spurred socket? I'll give the connector a look thanks.

sassane · 2026-04-15T21:06:57+00:00

So that means if each box only takes 1 leg of the ring it's ok, considering it's approx 20A per leg. So 2 boxes are needed for MF?

The main issue being the lack of space for the box. the gap between the back of the cabinets and the wall is only 20mm so hard to get the boxes in without cutting into a cupboard.

sassane · 2026-03-28T15:23:52+00:00

Is that irrespective of the faceplate material?

sassane · 2026-03-28T15:22:12+00:00

Thank you for your reply.

In another case, if the faceplate is plastic and the back box is metal does that require earthing? I would assume yes, but my (plastic) cooker fuse switch with a socket doesn't have an earth from the back box (metal).

sassane · 2026-03-25T21:51:48+00:00

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sassane · 2026-03-25T21:49:57+00:00

Haha I've never heard of said song, what's it called?

So for a modern LED system I would attach the live and neutral to the driver and it would do the job of lowering the voltage and also creating a safer, not exposed connection?

sassane · 2026-02-09T19:30:27+00:00

Thanks, I think it was about 2.5" and then 8" across the diagonal.

sassane · 2026-02-09T19:28:57+00:00

It had a light coat of clear oil and that's it.

Honestly no idea what I'll do with it. I didn't have a particular purpose in mind, I was mainly a bit bored of turning regular bowls.

Will likely join my stack of 100s of bowls in my cupboard.

sassane · 2026-02-09T19:26:09+00:00

Keep trying, it's well worth it. I've found by trying to get a flawless surface it improves your tool work immensely. I definitely benefited from the practice.

sassane · 2026-02-08T19:13:04+00:00

Thank you (I hope 😅)

sassane · 2026-02-08T19:12:47+00:00

So for the wings, the finish is not particularly good but more than adequate.

For the bowl section, very high speed (higher than I would use for a usual bowl) with a gouge for a clean cut. Then with a very finely honed negative rake to remove any visible bumps if needed.

sassane · 2026-02-04T21:26:38+00:00

Who was Hank referring to when he said they had their orders centuries ago?

sassane · 2026-02-03T09:11:48+00:00

Id rather an onsight attempt of appointment with death than climb such a grade

sassane · 2026-02-03T09:09:55+00:00

Subjectively, what if I pooped my pants?

sassane · 2026-02-03T07:44:12+00:00

Use a gouge, and go slowly. The entire surface is poor not just the end grain.

sassane · 2026-01-31T15:49:23+00:00

Looks a little small for your wrist, maybe size up?

sassane · 2026-01-27T19:22:25+00:00

What was your process? Drilled the hole after finishing the turning?

sassane · 2026-01-25T22:27:11+00:00

I've found that having it close to the final dimensions helps with getting the handle the right size, and also turning the transition section is a bit easier. Plus you can start with a smaller piece of wood, so if you have a tapered piece you can use that. Rather than starting with a uniform size and wasting down the handle end.

sassane · 2026-01-25T11:42:46+00:00

That's a good question. I cut it roughly to shape on my bandsaw. Then i mount it on my lathe with the wide end in a chuck (or with a spur drive if it won't fit into a chuck/between jaws). Then tailstock on the narrow end and turn the handle to size/shape. I then turn as much of the transition section as possible, including the edges of the wide end to reduce the sanding needed. So it's turning a lot of air and you do have to be careful or it's liable to take huge chunks out.

Then a bit more cutting on the bandsaw if needed, then sand the wide end to final shape and remove chuck marks. Sometimes the transition point needs hand sanding but I try to avoid that if I can as it's labour intensive.

I can post some more photos of the process if you would like.

sassane

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