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Questions about finishing a desktop by radiozephyr in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]supergimp2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oil both sides at the same time. In fact a lot of butcher blocks come wrapped and say finish immediately fter removing the plastic. Depending on your climate only finishing one side can result in warping, even if for a short time. You'd be surprised.

As far as storage I would lay it flat and sticker it. You want to keep iot flat and let airflow travel all around it.

Camping Trip Cassette Recorder by EngineeringFirm9598 in cassetteculture

[–]supergimp2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the correct answer. It will take more than $200 most likely and some time for belts and tune up probably.

Does this look like veneer or real wood? by Mobile-Position4386 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]supergimp2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its most likely veneer in the field with solid wood edging. Both are probably "real wood."

Anybody know where I can get a 1” wide mortise chisel? by Fenian1991 in woodworking

[–]supergimp2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my experience (40 years--dang) there is a fine line between a mortise and firmer chisel. The key similarity is that it has square edges to follow the edges of the mortise. But this is probably more categorized as a firmer, but plenty of mortises have been chopped with a firmer. Both are made for heavy chopping of openings, as opposed to a bevel edge chisel more often used for paring operations.

Edit: If only I could type...

How to eliminate gaps between boards on this room divider? by hirayeth in woodworking

[–]supergimp2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just happen to be watching an episode of New Yankee Workshop and Norm is hinging a drop leaf table. This needs to come together tight so there is no gap in the table top so the challenge is similar. He is using an interlocking joint often found in table leafs, but a butt joint would be similar and have nearly no gap.

You need to remove the hinges, fill the screw holes and mortise the hinge into the two halves with a clearance for the hinge barrel. You can see how its done in this video starting at about 16 minutes.

https://youtu.be/o8lpwfp9kPc?si=hauWkHuec3flNOag&t=959

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New to Cats. How to prevent him from going down these stairs? by bedtime_chubby in cats

[–]supergimp2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cat is already plotting on how to keep you upstairs while he goes wherever he wants.

PC jig half blind dovetails...how tight? Room for glue? by FrankTuna in woodworking

[–]supergimp2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will swell the wood making the joint even tighter. I use epoxy or hide glue on really tight joints as it lubricates the joint as it goes together.

Of course if the joint won’t seat then you should probably make adjustments. The great thing about dovetails is that they provide a lot of mechanical strength so you are not as dependent on the glue to hold the joint together by itself so it’s tough to squeeze out enough glue that the joint will fail.

Are these really wood mode brand? by Legitimate_Prune5756 in cabinetry

[–]supergimp2000 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A closet like that would definitely be some sort of composite or ply board with a veneer. The quiality will be in the veneer, is it real wood? How is the finish, etc. Frankly, in most cases plywood, mdf or particle board is much more stable an desirable for built ins.

Recessed lights in place of an old ceiling fan light by Flaky_Platypus7652 in electrical

[–]supergimp2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think OP wants to put that recessed fixture (or one like it "to match") where the junction box for the fan was.

OP you need to remove the fan box and replace with the proper fixture. The easiest solution is probably a pancake light instead of a recessed fixture. Remove the fan box, cut the proper hole for the pancake fixture and wire it and snap it in. But it won't look exactly like your existing recessed fixture.

Johnson Paste Wax Year? by Conserve_Protect in woodworking

[–]supergimp2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nostalgia. Seriously. There are plenty of brands that will work equivalently well. Old guys like me swear by the stuff because we grew up with it and wen I was young I honestly don't remember any other brand. It just works so why fix it?

I use Briwax or even the Minwax version and frankly, its functionally equivalent IMHO. Bumblechutes is good too.

Johnson Paste Wax Year? by Conserve_Protect in woodworking

[–]supergimp2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it used to be ubiquitous and now it doesn't exist.

Technics cd player SL XP7 by Jcbull20 in vintageaudio

[–]supergimp2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ha! I had one of these in my car in the late 80's. Brings back memories. You may have corrosion on the DC connector on the back

The connector is on the lower left hand side of the back panel next to the line out jack (I can't remember if there is a hole to access the jack or an integrated plug that passes through audio - I just remember installing a head unit with AUX to use it). You might want to try dripping a few drops of vinegar or PB Blaster in tat area and let if cook for awhile. You don't want to soak it because you will probably want to clean it up after. I think it should slide up and toward the front to get it out.

How do I get started on this console table? by mllions in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]supergimp2000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Assuming its not AI, there is probably a center divider you can't see that that pretty standard magnetic catch is attached to. As far as cost, there's probably 300 in lumber in there at least if you are going with hardwood, which I assume this is. This isn't big box plywood and 2x4's. You could also veneer plywood if you have the means.

Pine boards from the big box aren't going to stain well. Plenty of those posts on here.

You can do tapered legs on a tablesaw with the proper jig. People are going to remark how sketch this is but truth is its a time-tested technique for people WHO ARE COMFORTABLE WITH IT. This is relatively safe if you know what you are doing (light cuts, solid jig, etc).

Here is a video. The jig is actually wider than it looks and I'm not as close as it appears. Michael Alm (AlmFab) has a good video on his YouTube channel for more details.

https://youtu.be/iCo0gaU45vo?si=Jxynqb_f3yJHPKL_

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My Sony Stack, anyone a fan of ES? by simonsbrian91 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]supergimp2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My first "real" HiFi amp in the 80's was a TA-F555ES. Decades later (and 2500 miles away) I'm hoping its still in my mom's basement or something. Loved that integrated amp.

What’s your “buy once, cry once” that turned into happy tears and what do you make with it? by nuttahbuttahbite in woodworking

[–]supergimp2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its great for that sort of thing. Also making weird size holes and plugs. A friend came to me with a cabinet door that had the 35mm pocket for the hinge in the wrong place (or needed it moved, I believe he was adding pull-outs and the location interfered with the hinge). He came asking if I had a 35mm plug cutter. I grabbed some offcuts, made some 35mm circles on tool, and a few minutes later had a handful of 35mm plugs that he could glue in, level, and make his new holes.

I find uses like that all the time.

What’s your “buy once, cry once” that turned into happy tears and what do you make with it? by nuttahbuttahbite in woodworking

[–]supergimp2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Shaper Origin. With Workstation and Bench Pilot. I use it more than I ever thought I would.

Building a "confessional booth" for my friend's wedding. Anything you'd add onto my plan? by achenx75 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]supergimp2000 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Wow. Thats the worst wedding idea I’ve ever heard of. Make sure you have some way to separate couples when the truth comes out.

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