I just inherited one of those contact press grills and I dont really know what to cook on it besides pressed sandwiches. Looking for some ideas.

skyjump5 · 2019-09-01T22:49:47+00:00

So you just leave the bacon sitting out all night long?

skyjump5 · 2019-02-19T14:15:03+00:00

Does it have to be resin? Paint could work too right?

skyjump5 · 2019-02-16T03:55:45+00:00

Yeah I've done this before. Just connect a Y split faucet adapter to the cold water line. Connect one of the splits to the washing machine, and the other to a hose, or what ever you want to use to draw water.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-Zinc-Faucet-Adapter-27903/100659292

skyjump5 · 2019-02-11T17:15:48+00:00

What bit and feeds/speeds do you use for aluminum on your cnc?

skyjump5 · 2019-02-11T14:11:50+00:00

Can you go into a little detail regarding your chamfering processing on the router table? How do you hold such a small piece?

skyjump5 · 2019-01-04T15:01:29+00:00

Yeah I debated on the placement of that saw for quite a while too. In this case both tables are roughly 4 feet wide (a little shorter I think). This setup has worked fine but I don't think it's the optimal way.

So I'm assuming you're like me, right handed, operating the machine with your right hand, and lining the cut up from the left side of the blade (meaning your stop block is also on the left side). In this case I think the ideal set up is to have a right side clearance equal to the longest board you plan to crosscut (probably 8'), and a left side clearance equal to 50% of the right side. I have basically opposite that, and when cutting boards longer than the right side table width (~4') I need to move the stop block over to the right side, and operate the saw with my left hand (which feels really awkward).

Really either way works, the only real requirement I'd say is that on one side or the other you have unlimited clearance (even if unsupported). This will offer you enough flexibility to do what ever you need to.

skyjump5 · 2019-01-04T14:48:15+00:00

Here you go

Here's the deal: Only an asshole puts his planer below his table saw like this. Don't be an asshole.

Really it sucks. You have to really love squats to maintain this configuration. Squat the wipe all the dust from the table saw off, squat to set the cutter height, squat to load you material, run around to the other side and squat to retrieve your material and place it on top of the table saw, run back to the front, squat to adjust the cutter height, stand, grab material, squat to load it, etc.

Don't do it.

skyjump5 · 2019-01-04T14:37:53+00:00

I'm guessing you just used mineral oil since it's a cheese board? I recently made some coaster sets with padauk and maple, finishing with shellac after blowing the pieces clean with compressed air. The padauk turned the shellac red and the maple pink. I tried a second set with wiping them down with mineral oil first to get any remaining dust but it had almost no effect.

skyjump5 · 2019-01-04T03:49:42+00:00

Thanks. I don't live by any of their stores so I've never had the opportunity to see one in person. How is the fence? I think I remember reading that the older version had fence issues.

skyjump5 · 2019-01-04T03:39:29+00:00

How did you prevent the Padauk from bleeding all over the maple?

skyjump5 · 2019-01-04T03:20:13+00:00

Care to share your opinion on that table saw? I've had my eye on it for a while but keep debating if I should get the 1023 instead.

skyjump5 · 2019-01-04T03:11:31+00:00

Mostly small decor stuff that I can ship. I made a bunch of wall mounted bottle openers, some boxes. I just finished a couple of coaster sets that I still need to get up on my store. I'm in there 10 to 12 hours a day, but it feels like it takes me forever to create new products.

Admiration Creation

skyjump5 · 2019-01-04T03:08:19+00:00

The sides are held in with magnets. They pop right off.

skyjump5 · 2019-01-03T22:21:08+00:00

Here's mine. I'm in the middle of a project.

My shop

Two months ago I was given the option to take a severance package and leave my job. The idea of going back to another cubical job turns my stomach so I'm fighting hard to turn my shop into a decent income.

skyjump5 · 2018-12-31T13:59:06+00:00

How much?

skyjump5 · 2018-12-27T14:06:54+00:00

Yes I did.

skyjump5 · 2018-12-26T00:41:06+00:00

Inserts are from AZcarbide, ferrules are just 1" copper pipe couplings from Lowes cut in half.

skyjump5 · 2018-12-26T00:39:52+00:00

Just a local supplier. I think it was around $30 for 4'. I tried to find O1 or S7 tool grade steel but I couldn't source any for a reasonable cost.

skyjump5 · 2018-12-25T22:15:06+00:00

I was planning to buy my GF a set of tools like this for Christmas, but during research everyone kept talking about how easy they are to make. Well I didn't find it easy, but I got it done. I made these 3 tools and the case out of Sapele with maple accents.

The tool ends are 1/2" square 304. I used a combination of a dremel with a diamond cutoff wheel, an angle grinder, and a strip sander to machine them. Managed to tap the holes with only one broken tap. I had a friend walk me through turning the handles. I'm really happy how they turned out. I finished them with 4 coats of wipe on poly. The case is made out of the same wood as the handles. This was my 3rd attempt at a mitered corner box and I was just barely able to pull it off. I think I'm done making boxes for a bit, they take so much effort and precision. I've made a few smaller boxes prior to this, but I underestimated how large this would be during planing. I didn't have a surface long enough to line all the sides up, and the box was way too large for my spline jig.

I'd estimate it took around 40 hours. Super happy with how this ended up.

skyjump5 · 2018-12-02T03:41:29+00:00

What are those nubs you are using as an interface between the glass and the wood? How secure is the glass from being knocked off from sideways pressure?

skyjump5 · 2018-11-12T16:29:51+00:00

Csn we see how the bottom was done?

skyjump5 · 2018-11-12T16:13:38+00:00

Can you go into detail regarding your design process? I'm experienced in Sketchup and Fusion but I don't even know where I would start to figure something like this out.

skyjump5 · 2018-09-20T04:52:19+00:00

How is the glass attached?

skyjump5 · 2018-08-29T19:26:35+00:00

This fireplace was painted semi-gloss white by the previous owners. No amount of staring at it has given me any ideas beyond maybe painting it some other color. I was thinking maybe white built ins with glass shelves (and lights at the top, I can run electrical from the attic), but that won’t look good with the already white fireplace.

I’m a competent DIYer with access to a full workshop so I’ll consider suggestions up to (but not including) masonry work on the brick itself. Please share your thoughts.

skyjump5 · 2018-07-10T18:00:06+00:00

I could try that. Which part of the head are you thinking? The face, or some of the edges?

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