09-09-2021 02:24 AM
by Madmark2 |
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Another steampunk inspired kitchen sink gadget.
Bluetooth radio w/LED display
separate LED volume bar graph meter & green LED sw
time/temp green LED module & green LED sw
RH% LCD meter (always on)
storm glass w/RGB LED & blue LED sw
prism w/RGB LED & red LED sw
display stand uplight RGB LED puck & white LED sw
high voltage antenna terminals
This is a conglomeration of three or four other projects into one big overly ornate and complex gadget.
Anc...
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08-25-2021 02:01 AM
by Madmark2 |
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We have pets and with pets comes pet dander and allergies. We bought a Grizzly G0738 two stage (5um & 1um) filter.
Grizzly G0738 two stage, three speed air filter w/ remote.
It really makes a difference but it’s not the most attractive box in the bedroom. It’s been sitting on a faux walnut MDF stand that’s falling apart. I decided, and SWMBO agreed, that something better was needed.
Completed top is gorgeous!
I came up with a design for a real walnut (& ...
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08-11-2021 11:53 PM
by Madmark2 |
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This started out as an offshoot of my humidor project. I buy in pairs and so I had a spare hygrometer. An idea of a weather station began to form.
Unity Weather Station, on top of a table stereo, on top of an Edison Phonograph. Wax to Bluetooth in one century.
I call it the “unity” box because of the variety of woods:
White (maple)
Black (wenge)
Brown (walnut)
Red (purpleheart)
Yellow (yellowheart)
I found a $12 LED module with time, indoor temp, outdoor temp...
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08-02-2021 02:03 PM
by bandit571 |
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Ok…plan for shoptime….Thin the top and bottom parts from 7/8” to 3/4”.....did not go well…..got the two for the top compartment,,barely…..will need to plane off the burn marks. Decided not to do the parts for the bottom web frame..
Set both aside for a little while…have layout work to do..
Laying out for sockets to house sliding dovetails in…need 4 per side….goal is to run a guided router across…need to mark where the bit̵...
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06-18-2021 07:11 PM
by revieck |
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In this video, https://youtu.be/NNFZ9dwAnHoI use scrap wood to turn three pencil holders as D.I.Y. gifts with milliput inlay.
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06-14-2021 05:25 AM
by Madmark2 |
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Friend asked me to build a cash box. Something small enough to fit under a bed but still capable of holding significant amounts of cash in a neat and orderly fashion.
Strong boxes have a long history. They are often metal banded and reinforced and are designed to resist attack. Being wood, fire can breach the structure. However, being a paper money storage strong box, fire will destroy the contents, defeating the purpose.
Completed Strong Box.
Build details below …
I tried t...
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06-07-2021 07:42 AM
by Airframer |
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Well today was a pretty productive day in the “new” shop space. I was able to get the space fully cleared out and swept. Then emptied all the boxes of tools and parts etc onto all the table spaces so I can see what I have to put away and nothing is being hidden inside a box.
The most exciting part was finally getting my roubo workbench in place and cleaned up. I will need to resurface the top but need to get my planes tuned up and sharp first. Otherwise it is holding strong...
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05-31-2021 01:08 AM
by bandit571 |
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Once things were sanded and planed smooth..was time for a coat of stain to be brushed on….
Some spots needed a bit more than others…..wasn’t just a plane, or a sander used..
I also gave the Stanley No. 80 a little work. Each of these 3 tools were used where they fit best. Had to clean out the shop a bit….so I could set the table up on the tablesaw, rather a towel sitting on the tablesaw’s top. Wanted to be able to rotate the table, without scratching ...
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05-24-2021 01:50 PM
by bandit571 |
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Rest of the mortises..went something like this..
Lay out was simple….however,,Father Murphy decided that he would pay a visit..today….
Ooops…not a biggie, hole will get covered by the table’s top. Got all 4 square holes chopped, test fitted…decided to glue things together..
Then…feeling good…decided to glue the other end up..Then…the 2 long sides were glued up..
So far so good? Wait for it….I notched and glued in the runners...
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05-24-2021 02:39 AM
by Madmark2 |
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Used to smoke cigars, but after my 3rd MI, 4th stent & pacemaker its mostly a memory. Never smoked enough to make buying a box of cigars worthwhile but have always wanted a humidor.
Completed project.
Design:I found hydrometer’s for cheap at Walmart and bought a couple.
1-3/4” x 1” LCD hydrometer with C° indicator.
I bought some Spanish cedar and I have some walnut on hand and so a plan was born.
I smoked Panatellas and they’re 7” to 7”-1...
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