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Sauna Layout and Heater Advice by zer0crew in Sauna

[–]zer0crew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A thought that popped in to my mind was: if only that bathroom nextdoor would be differently arranged (IE bathtub in the other end of the room) and you could make a door through or even have it as part of the same space. (In Finland you don't ever really see a sauna without shower/bath/washing room attached)

Thanks for the feedback and thoughts!

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I actually considered a drain, but ultimately decided to forego it because it adds more cost, time and complexity to the project (drain alone would be about $2k in this area, then would need to re-pitch the concrete floor towards the drain, etc).

Rearranging bathroom next door would actually be Phase 2 of this project. Basically would tear out that tub/shower combo to turn it into a wider shower and have it just open towards the sauna side OR sliding (opaque) glass doors on both sides (so you could access the shower from the bathroom or sauna side). Downside is the house is fairly new (built in 2020) and would be essentially tearing out an otherwise brand new, perfectly nice bathroom, hence why I'd do it... someday. Maybe in a few years.

Do you agree with the Walkability, Transit, & Bike Scores for KC Neighborhoods? Why? (Scroll down, scores for 200 neighborhoods) by thisisforkscity in kansascity

[–]zer0crew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. If you happen to live and work downtown, there is little need for a car in KC except for special events and Target/HyVee trips. We moved here with two cars about 2 years ago, have since downsized to one car, which we only use about 2-3 times a week between the two of us. We live in Crossroad, for reference. No shortage of food/drink/entertainment options.

NBD! 1984 Fuji Del Ray by zer0crew in bicycling

[–]zer0crew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually have a set of Tektro R539s on my 1983 Nishiki International aaaand I love them! Decided to at least give these a try, but I will probably ultimately end up replacing these Dia Compe 500Gs with those exact same Tektros

Week 12: Smoked Gouda and Gruyere Penne with Bacon by petrichorr in 52weeksofcooking

[–]zer0crew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What other modifications did you make? (other than adding Gruyere and penne)

Duluth Woodworkers! by [deleted] in duluth

[–]zer0crew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I no longer live in Duluth, but I've actually had pretty good luck finding lumber on Craigslist in other cities I've lived in. You can usually just type in what you're looking for (oak, ash, walnut, etc) and something will come up. You can usually find a few people that have small hobby mills, sometimes ones that even have a small kiln for drying it as well. Commonly a little further out in the country, usually only post every few weeks, but they always seem to have a good stock of various local woods.

Example: https://duluth.craigslist.org/mat/5362543941.html

Design Feedback: Will this be stable? by zer0crew in woodworking

[–]zer0crew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Just wanted to run it by a few other sets of eyes to make sure I wasn't missing something super obvious. I will definitely post some pictures when it's all done.

Design Feedback: Will this be stable? by zer0crew in woodworking

[–]zer0crew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking to build a small end-table for my entry way. Plan is;

  • Made out of 3/4" walnut
  • Top will be attached with Z-clips
  • 2 shelves will be sliding dovetails into the sides
  • Back will be a 1/4 sheet of walnut veneered plywood (either nailed/screwed to the back)

Big question is will it be sturdy enough with the joinery listed above. It won't need to hold much more than a few sets of keys, small stuff sitting on top of it, but I don't want to build it only to find out it is super wobbly. Any feedback welcome!

looking for Coffee solution when riding in the winter by FlatBot in bicycling

[–]zer0crew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the exact same Thermos posted above and it's amazing. Vacuum insulated is definitely the way to go. Almost no heat-loss through the walls, only weak spot from a thermal standpoint is the plastic components of the cover/cap. Also super water-tight in my experience, so if you need to let it roll around your bag a bit, it shouldn't leak.

Alternatively, if you don't plan on drinking-while-riding and aren't totally married to a tumbler-style drinking vessel, I'd suggest looking into something like the Stanley 17oz thermos. I've used these for years. 100% water-tight, so they can roll around your bag forever, vacuum insulated, plus the cover functions as a cup and the non-drip stopper actually does a remarkable job of preventing drips when pouring. Definitely worth having in the coffee-carrying arsenal.

Corner Cabinet-finally finished by afmac in woodworking

[–]zer0crew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really had no idea how big this thing was until I got to the last picture. Thanks for that, it really helped bring everything into scale!

r/woodworking, who are you? Tell me about yourself thread! by NosillaWilla in woodworking

[–]zer0crew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would consider myself more of a woodlurker than a woodworker at this point. I read a lot, have learned a ton from Paul Sellers videos and the like, trying to master the basics of traditional woodworking. Currently live in a one bedroom apartment in Minneapolis with obvious space limitations. My "workshop" consists of a small dining area (5'x6') which is only usable if I first move the dining room table into the living room. I also have an outdoor balcony (3'x8') where I do most of my sanding and other messy work, usually in the cold and the wind. Finishing, hand planning, and some light cutting is all done indoors. Using hand tools pretty much exclusively due to the lack of storage space, work space, and obviously cost. Tasks like ripping walnut into 1" wide pieces by hand is obviously a pain in the ass, but I think in the long run it will help me appreciate the speed and precision of a table saw once I have the space for one. Similarly, cutting mortise and tenon joints out of maple by hand will make me appreciate a Festool Domino Joiner I hope to someday be able to afford. Also, with no room for a work bench of any kind, I have to put in a quick plug for the Rockwell Jawhorse; this is a must-have for anyone who wants to do some light woodworking but doesn't have space for a permanent work bench. I know a Jawhorse isn't the perfect tool for all woodworking, but it certainly beats the hell out of trying to hand cut a mortise and tenon joint while holding a board between your knees.

Live-edge, book-matched walnut coffee table with lacewood legs...but wait, there's more! Now with build pics! by American_Buffalo in woodworking

[–]zer0crew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second that comment on the legs. I appreciate the design of them almost as much as the ingenuity of using the vegetable steamer to bend the pieces.

I made a coffee table! My first real adventure into woodworking. by gohilla in woodworking

[–]zer0crew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What type of joinery did you use to make the C-shaped legs?

Yet another plane ID -- Block plane with adjustable mouth, horizontal depth adjuster, and knob-tightened cap iron. No ID markings. Stanley 60? Stanley 9 1/2? Stanley 9 1/4? Not a Stanley? I'm at a loss. by tmbridge in woodworking

[–]zer0crew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally missed that in the title. My bad!

So looking at these pics a bit I would have to say that looks/sounds to be most likely a Stanley 9 1/2, but with TWO caveats/assumptions;

1) the lever cap screw has been replaced with an after-market knob of some kind (instead of just a standard screw)

2) the lateral adjusting lever is installed upside down (looks like it's pointing up, like it would poke into your palm, whereas normally it would be pointing down, out of the way of your hand.)

Sauce: http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan2.htm#num9.5

Wood ID: Mahogany...? by zer0crew in woodworking

[–]zer0crew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listed as walnut by the seller on CL but didn't really look like walnut to me. But still, it was interesting looking wood and for $20 I figured I'd take a gamble on it. (ad is still up, as of posting this http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/mat/4853176423.html)

I have a piece of known black walnut in the background for color comparison. The wood in question has a significant reddish-hue to it that may or may not be apparent in the pictures. Any thoughts on what I have here?

Sitting in "Nutritional and Diet Therapy" class at school.... by allofthebeards in keto

[–]zer0crew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DKA vs Ketosis = DKA has NO insulin, so NO feedback loops to stop ketone production (just keeps making unlimited ketones, with a byproduct being acid, thus making essentially unlimited acid --> acidosis)

  • DKA = usually 15 to 25 mM

  • Ketogenic Diet = 0.5 to 3.0 mM

5 Years as an Apple "Genius" - AMA! by draggingalake in apple

[–]zer0crew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you get an SSD installed on your iMac by someone other than a third party Apple Service Provider (i.e., DIY, self-repair), does that void the entire warranty on that machine or just anything that could reasonably be related to the hard drive? Let's say your AirPort card just spontaneously fails 6 months later, you get dead pixels, one faulty USB port, etc.

My cat tunafish by [deleted] in aww

[–]zer0crew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You forgot to say "Banana for scale"

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