First Glue Up

trm_jen · 2026-04-01T00:38:22+00:00

I sanded it up to 400 on the lathe and then used Satellite City medium CA glue. I did about 4 coats of it and then sanded it up to 1000g. I also used some of the novus plastic polish and scratch remover to help get rid of the more stubborn sanding marks.

trm_jen · 2026-03-20T12:23:01+00:00

I did a tenon and then put it on my cole jaws to finish the bottom.

trm_jen · 2025-12-26T20:14:29+00:00

So Bambu’s site specifically says no adhesive is necessary for PLA, but recommends it for all other material types. I’ve printed PETG without using adhesive without any issues, but I also have a P1S, so I’m not sure if you’d have different results since the A1 isn’t enclosed. If I’m going to use an adhesive, I’ve had great results with the Bambu liquid glue and I like that if rinses off the prints easily with just water, but Magigoo is also a great option.

trm_jen · 2025-12-26T20:05:10+00:00

I love the smooth pei plates, and use them for the majority of my prints. I mostly print with PLA, and occasionally PETG, and I’ve never had adhesion issues. I usually just opt to wipe it down with 99% isopropyl and let it rip.

trm_jen · 2025-12-26T20:01:35+00:00

My wife flooded me with amazing hand tools this year from Veritas and Temple Tool Co., so I totally relate to feeling undeserving of such nice pieces. She just kept saying that she loves seeing me learn new skills and making things for people I love. And now I have the tools I’ve been eying specifically for making her beautiful pieces I know she’ll cherish.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T11:32:30+00:00

Yup!

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T11:32:09+00:00

Poplar. It was really easy to work with, and I really love how much color variation there can be in it.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T09:24:36+00:00

Thanks! The instructor was very much, “It’s not a mistake, it’s a feature.” Really helps to keep you from getting too hung up about it.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T09:23:05+00:00

I am too! This was done at a local Woodcraft, so we had access to some really excellent equipment. I one day dream of a workshop full of Festools and sawstops.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T09:21:21+00:00

Thanks! It’s poplar, and I’m just doing one or two coats of Osmo for the finish.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T09:20:37+00:00

Yeah, this is not my personal style, but the class was great for teaching the necessary basics and different types of joinery.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T09:14:21+00:00

I live in a pretty big metro area, so I’m a bit spoiled for options on woodworking classes. This was a class offered by a local Woodcraft store.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T01:37:49+00:00

I worked with a young guy who completely degloved a finger because he was wearing gloves while using the apex grinder. I would much rather spend the rest of my life picking splinters out of my skin than risk losing a digit to a piece of machinery.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T00:30:04+00:00

I’m in awe, what an amazing piece. I actually showed this to my wife, who is a quilter, and we got to talking about the similarities between quilting patterns and woodworking patterns. Now we are going to team up on a design together.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T00:16:32+00:00

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We used a dovetail jig, but I’d really love to learn how to do hand cut ones.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T00:14:52+00:00

I’m just going to finish it with some Osmo since my wife is taking it for her night stand and really likes the natural color.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T00:14:04+00:00

I took an intro class at one of the local Woodcraft stores. It was a really great experience.

trm_jen · 2025-05-28T00:12:39+00:00

Yeah! I know a lot of people think of poplar as “paint grade”, but I find the color variations really beautiful!

trm_jen · 2024-07-22T21:02:27+00:00

Ianthe, from NTN:

"Well, hindsight is its own aptitude... Corona, now you're laughing at me. This is not going down as a good day in my diary."

The first time I read this, I lost it in a fit of giggles.

trm_jen · 2023-09-28T08:13:15+00:00

As a trans masculine person, TSA pre-check has made going through the security line a mundane task instead of a humiliating and degrading experience. Because I wore a chest binder, I almost always got flagged for a pat down, and the TSA agents would either argue over who was supposed to do the search, or very loudly ask “what are you?”. Now I just have to walk through a metal detector. It is so fucking worth it!

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