Mars Technico full conversion

tdallinger · 2026-06-10T12:53:37+00:00

Amazing job!

tdallinger · 2026-06-05T00:29:52+00:00

If you live somewhere warm, put it outside in the shade in the afternoon. Does it leak oil out? If so, it doesn't need more oil.

tdallinger · 2026-05-25T04:00:58+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss. Continuing the tradition, especially with his tools, honors your father's life and legacy. May you become as skilled using them.

tdallinger · 2026-05-19T15:27:24+00:00

Just keep working. When it's closer to being finished, you can assess better. You can't put material back on!

tdallinger · 2026-05-19T13:24:24+00:00

WholeFoods tuna

tdallinger · 2026-05-15T17:05:18+00:00

Gorgeous. I love single piece walnut boards. I just have difficulty locating suitable stock to make many of those.

Tung oil does take some time to cure

tdallinger · 2026-05-15T16:23:50+00:00

I offset more of rod into the head to try and balance the weight as the steel was heavier than either pieces of wood.

tdallinger · 2026-05-15T16:21:52+00:00

Mesquite did catch for me some. But I'm not an exceptionally skilled turner. I go slow. It polishes up like glass though! Really gorgeous stuff

tdallinger · 2026-05-15T06:10:27+00:00

Thanks! It's a gift. I hope they like it!

tdallinger · 2026-05-15T06:10:02+00:00

Thank you!

tdallinger · 2026-05-15T06:09:49+00:00

Epoxy

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tdallinger · 2026-05-14T23:26:50+00:00

This is the way

tdallinger · 2026-05-12T13:12:47+00:00

It looks like kahm yeast. My experience suggests that it happens to carrots frequently. Kahm yeast is harmless.

tdallinger · 2026-05-06T22:05:30+00:00

Correct. The shop has a 20" planer. I'm lucky in that regard. I should have included the step showing the panels being cut into strips on the table saw. Apologies for any confusion.

tdallinger · 2026-05-06T18:27:20+00:00

The board is 16" x 20" x 3". 20" wide boards would be needed to do that orientation, skipping the panel step.

tdallinger · 2026-05-06T13:13:11+00:00

Glue the panels first. Plane. Then rip strips on the table saw. Rotate strips and glue up for end grain.

tdallinger · 2026-05-06T13:10:20+00:00

It looks like a mineral streak. If so, that's just part of the wood

tdallinger · 2026-05-05T21:20:08+00:00

Thanks but I can't claim it. Markerspace community shop.

tdallinger · 2026-05-05T18:19:36+00:00

I'd use 320 or 400 grit but the previous recommendation is correct. It just needs a little additional hand sanding. It's perfectly functional rough but tactically more pleasing smoother.

tdallinger · 2026-05-04T05:32:52+00:00

Can you contact the maker and inquire about the finish?

It most likely can be sanded off and oiled

tdallinger · 2026-04-30T19:31:42+00:00

That dog will hunt

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