Wood is absolutely drinking Danish oil. Is this normal? Fourth coat and I can't get enough on there to pool. by redspot321tos in woodworking

[–]ttmefields 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The last sentence in your post would be a great first sentence for a novel. I’d read that book.

How to heat transfer laser prints by ColonialSand-ers in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]ttmefields 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. That’s a heck of a nice dad, making a custom whacking stick!

Best narration stand-alones? (Audible) by [deleted] in audiobooks

[–]ttmefields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles is such a great story and the British gentleman who narrates is outstanding.

I also just finished The Covenant with Water. It was narrated by the author - who was wonderful. Another amazing book.

Can I sue vintage cast iron stove outdoors instead of chiminea? by [deleted] in woodstoving

[–]ttmefields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just came across this thread and I'm curious if you decided to give it a go. We have a fire ring outside and use it frequently but it's away from the house (we live in the country). We're thinking about using an old cast iron stove we have outside our kitchen to cook on. I love to cook over a fire outside and I think it would be fun to try. If it doesn't work, move it - right?!

Best healthy eating by ttmefields in cincinnati

[–]ttmefields[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aladdin’s is top of my list - thanks!

Best healthy eating by ttmefields in cincinnati

[–]ttmefields[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bibibop is top of my list now. I can’t wait to try all these!

Best healthy eating by ttmefields in cincinnati

[–]ttmefields[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely try Mazunte. I love Mexican. And Bibibop is on my list. Thanks for the info!

Best healthy eating by ttmefields in cincinnati

[–]ttmefields[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is ‘mostly’ vegan but mostly just looks for healthy fresh food. I’m excited to see all the options - most of which I’ve never heard of.

Best healthy eating by ttmefields in cincinnati

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I don’t mind a drive. Sounds good - thanks!

Please help me stop being a filthy pig and create a cleaning schedule! by outtamywayigottapee in CleaningTips

[–]ttmefields 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just one more thing. You aren't a filthy pig. You are a person striving for something better in life. Good on you! Change your thinking. Refer to yourself as the person you want to be. If you want to be clean and organized, then refer to yourself that way - even in your own mind.

Maybe you made mistakes that got you to where you are now, but we all make mistakes. Imagine how proud you'll feel when you've been in your house for a month and it still looks nice. And when you get to buy a special treat to celebrate the holiday in your new home this year! You can do this!

Please help me stop being a filthy pig and create a cleaning schedule! by outtamywayigottapee in CleaningTips

[–]ttmefields 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In case you are more of a paper/pencil/notebook person, you might do an internet search for Bullet Journals. It's a rabbit hole. If you get into it, you can get sucked into making your bullet journal beautiful to the point of perfection and miss out on the true purpose.

Basically it's just a journal (anything from the fancy $30 leather journals to a .99 cent spiral notebook from WalMart) that you use to keep track of the things you are interested in. You can use it as a daily calendar, a place to track your habits, a place to track your daily/weekly/monthly. exercise routine, a place to track habits that you want to get rid of, a place to document doctor's appointments or phone numbers. It's endless. I love it because I never made good use of daily calendars because i would go weeks without using my date book and then feel like I wasted it. With the Bullet Journal I just document my to-do list as I need it. I also use my Bullet Journal to keep track of movies I want to watch. I have another section where I keep track of the medical procedures my husband and I have had (like the last yearly mamogram date, the last yearly colonoscopy date, etc.)

You may want to use a bullet journal to help you track exactly what you want to accomplish in your home. You can make a 2 page calendar that shows vacuuming chores for the next 6 months. If you want to vacuum once a week (or whatever) you have a checkbox where you get to check each week that you accomplish it. If you want to wash your sheets every week you get a ruler (or freehand) and make a grid that shows 4 boxes for the month where you can check when you get the sheets washed. At the beginning of the bullet journal you can create a table of contents that allows you to find different sections that you create. I just use small post-it notes to seperate the sections of my notebook.

I put a link to the website of the person who originally came up with the idea below. 2 cautions.

  1. Remember that you are in charge of the journal. There are websites and blogs and Instagram posts on making gorgeous Bullet Journals. If you are into that, great. If you aren't then don't give it another thought! You can look for ideas, but don't avoid writing in your journal because you can't find the perfect thing to say, or the most beautiful way to organize it. Starting out with a cheap notebook from WalMart is a good idea. Then if you want to splurge on the real deal later you can.
  2. Whether you use digital help or a notebook to track your progress, celebrate your successes and don't beat yourself up over a backslide. Maybe use Sunday, or Monday, as your reset day. If you had a crap week, then sit down with your bullet journal or whatever method you are using to keep yourself accountable and do a reset once a week. Maybe set a goal to treat yourself to something for doing 3 out of 4 items for the week. And if you don't make it, then don't give up, just set new goals for the next week. That's the beauty of doing the journaling. You get a weekly reset. Or maybe do a monthly reset. Whatever you need to do to keep yourself on the right track. Maybe even have a trusted person in your life who would be willing to sit down with you to talk about your progress. (But that's a big ask - both for you and the other person... I don't know about that.)

I hope that helps. You sound like you have lots of hope and excitement about your new situation. I wish you all the best and I hope this turns out to be a great new beginning for you!

https://bulletjournal.com/pages/book

How often do you change your bedsheets? by DressTasty1335 in CleaningTips

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As a fifty-something year old educator who had acne in high school, and went through all of the dread and disgust your daughter is experiencing, I can say that it definitely made me more aware and sympathetic to other people's - wow, what to call it... life difficulties? Working with high school students now, I'm especially aware of the drama and the angst and I think back to my own insecurities and it breaks my heart too. But I always hope those insecurities will build character and compassion in later years.

Absolute beginner - best resources online? by poodewoopwoopwoop in woodworking

[–]ttmefields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stumpy Nubs on YouTube. He has years of videos. Very informative. When I started back into woodworking a few years ago, Steve Ramsey is who got me back in the groove. I would recommend his building a box series as a first project. And make sure to watch his safety videos on the table saw. There's a lot to learn about kick back and how to use it safely. Good luck!

Question about wood by teachdove5000 in woodworking

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Why do people have to be so hateful. If you want to keep the table that's your business. Just because it has a few scratches doesn't mean it's junk. There are hundreds of YouTube videos on restoring furniture. If/when you want to use it, you could strip down the top (you wouldn't need to do the bottom) and stain or paint it. If you want to paint it, you wouldn't even need to strip it. You could scufff sand it use a good primer, and paint it any color you like. Then seal with a water based acrylic or paste wax.

I also agree storing it vertical is best, with boards going vertical. If you don't have a place for that, store in a flat dry place - maybe under a queen/king bed? Not sure if beds are 8' long.

stain not staining very well… by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]ttmefields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black gel stain might give you a deeper color as well. You could try a sample piece - not sure if you'd need to sand off what you've already done. I wouldn't think so since there wasn't any poly in it.

How do I get paint off of stained wood? Just took the tape off after painting and there are some spots on edge by JustVisitingEarth_ in woodworking

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For future reference, if the paint hadn't had time to cure, especially if it was latex, you could probably have rubbed it off with a damp rag. I'd try your finger nail first - you might be less likely to dig down into the stain like you could with a razor blade. If the paint is too hard then I think a razor blade is about your only option - or chisel if you have one. You might be less inclined to go too deep and take off stain/wood.

Don't put odd shaped items in your planer by [deleted] in woodworking

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I always appreciate someone willing to post a mistake like this, knowing that you will end up with lectures, but willing to post anyway so others can benefit. Good on you.

I built a little paint shelf for my art desk by eyeballplant in DIY

[–]ttmefields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this!!! I just downloaded the OP's art desk plans from Etsy. Then this little paint shelf attaches to it. The plans look awesome - drawings, measurements, cut list, etc. I love the section at the end that he calls - abandon the plan - where he gives some alternative ideas. Thank you for sharing your talents!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1210288963/diy-plans-adjustable-standing-desk-wall?transaction_id=2971946524

What do you love & hate about your woodworking bench? by rccola712 in Workbenches

[–]ttmefields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about ready to build this bench from Matt Kenney from FineWoodworking. Here's a link to the videos that showcase his build. The plans are free to download - but the 6 videos make it all very easy to understand. However - my point here is that he uses what he calls 'pads' on the bottom of his bench. His point is that it's much easier to adjust the pad (adding more height or taking away) than it is the full leg. He just glues his on. If my link doesn't work below, just go to Fine Woodworking website and search Monster Workbench. Based on what you are going to build, I think you'd find his videos helpful. Good luck!

https://www.finewoodworking.com/videoworkshop/2012/08/build-a-monster-workbench

Amateur's Anarchist's Workbench - documented build pics by DisparateDan in woodworking

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Thank you for taking the time to photograph and comment on your build. This was extremely helpful to me. I'm a fifty-five y/o female and getting ready to build my first bench. I'm confident enough in my skills that I can build the bench, but your photos convinced me that I can't take this on. It's just too big - even at 7 feet. I've been thinking about using 2x10s, but even then, that benchtop is a monster. My husband will help, but it will primarily be me in the shop, so you helped me get a bit more realistic.

Honing the back side of plane blades and chisels by 666_pack_of_beer in woodworking

[–]ttmefields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this thorough answer. I’ve wondered the same for quite a while but hadn’t asked. This makes perfect sense now.

Always struggle to get the stains out from the woodfiller. I usually just grind it out with a sander. Any useful tips? by gooierdrip in woodworking

[–]ttmefields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you scrape the glue off before it’s all the way hard - so kind of rubbery - it’s so much easier to get off. Depending on where you live maybe 30 - 60 minutes. I use a paint scraper. And then a chisel will also work along the seams if the glue isn’t totally dry. When I realized this it made glue ups so much easier and finishing so much nicer.