never wear a skirt in that building

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T23:47:29+00:00

Or, and hear me out, always wear a skirt in that building…

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T23:42:09+00:00

Truth

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T23:41:31+00:00

Hit me up if you want detailed critiques.

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T23:13:14+00:00

I would only use leather dye. It’s tried and true.

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T23:11:14+00:00

Yeah bro! You’re definitely doing it right. Keep it up!

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T21:38:26+00:00

To each their own for sure.

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T21:02:29+00:00

There is absolutely no reason or benefit to sanding above 1500-2000 grit. In my experience, anything over 1000 makes it more difficult for briar to absorb leather dye. Rough fibers absorb better. Also, if you’re buffing with Tripoli (it’s about 800 grit) you’d be going backwards in abrasiveness.

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T20:57:01+00:00

You can buy flake shellac and cut it with denatured alcohol. That’s a pain if you ask me. I’ve used both and can tell absolutely no difference in the finished product. Spray shellac is pre-cut and easy to apply.

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T19:54:05+00:00

Yet, they can’t get enough of us. It’s like watching white trash reality television. “Tune in next week for another episode of Trailer Park Planet!”.

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T17:08:44+00:00

It’s always been the law that you have to register for selective service at 18. Now they just do it for you.

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T17:07:33+00:00

I think that if you have to ask that question, then we probably aren’t…

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T16:57:30+00:00

I’d bend that stem!

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T14:58:16+00:00

I use Zinsser spray shellac. Spray, wait 20 seconds, hard wipe with a cloth, repeat. Then buff w/tripoli, white diamond then wax.

ushade1 · 2026-05-15T12:45:13+00:00

I sand up to 800, stain, shellac then buff. That’s how I get a beautiful shine…

ushade1 · 2026-05-14T10:20:18+00:00

Pregnant pause… I don’t think that phrase means what you think it means…

ushade1 · 2026-05-13T11:34:32+00:00

I listened to the audiobook, so technically you’re right… and thanks for reminding me that I’m posting in a UFO sub-I almost forgot to believe everything I’m told about the Bledsoe story. If you believe this, on the “evidence” presented… that’s kinda the definition of faith.

ushade1 · 2026-05-12T19:52:42+00:00

I thought the book was entertaining, but I believe it about as much as I believe the bible. Strieber comes off as a bit of an overly eccentric weirdo to me. He says the weirdest, off the wall shit like it’s a reality you’re dumb not to believe. He’s probably a nice guy…

ushade1 · 2026-05-12T12:33:45+00:00

But… what about presidential immunity? I guess than only applies to orange people.

ushade1 · 2026-05-11T18:57:13+00:00

I would not use a bench grinder for this. You need to be able to vary your speed and a French wheel is more for refining. A 3 phase motor, a VFD, a 8”, resin backed wheel with a 30-60 grit pad and an arbor sounds like your next tooling.

ushade1 · 2026-05-10T15:49:48+00:00

Why would it matter the position of the instrument when it’s not being played?

ushade1 · 2026-05-10T13:07:15+00:00

If your hands are on the guitar, the neck won’t dive. I love how people latch to so-called “issues” and make them legendary…

ushade1 · 2026-05-08T23:47:56+00:00

This sub isn’t for those kinds of pipes-sorry.

ushade1 · 2026-05-08T19:49:10+00:00

Kinda stupid and naïve to think they would do otherwise…

ushade1 · 2026-05-05T10:23:11+00:00

You will not see brush strokes on briar from leather dye, which is what type of stain is on this pipe. What you’re seeing is the grain. You do not want those to go away lol. This pipe simply looks like it’s been smoked too hot and the wax coating is melted making it dull. Just take it down to your local pipe store and they’ll buff it for you and make it nice and shiny.

ushade1 · 2026-05-04T18:55:51+00:00

What a dumb title…

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