[retired_guru]

Aches, pains and pallet wood, oh my!

Following its recent successful creation, I opted to give Franken-Rack free rein to terrorize the domain. It was my hope that it would bring home the finest lumber in all the land. Instead, it brought me pallet and crate wood. Several times I have berated the misbegotten creation, but to no avail. It is obvious to me now that the creature enjoys domination over the rough, mistreated wood that will require hours of hacking and mutilation on my part to make use of its offerings. Franken-Rack will be the death of me. I'm sure of it. Mark my words…

~~~

I spend about 6 hours between yesterday and today breaking up pallets and crate wood, prying nails from both the good and bad pieces. I'm certain I have developed tennis elbow from all the hammering and prying. That's okay, because I have still have the left one. There is something to be said for having a spare. All in all, I can't complain. Since working on the Franken-Rack-and all the work I have been doing to disassemble pallets, clear out space for the a shop in the dungeon-I have been feeling…satisfied. Content. Fulfilled. What a feeling. I had forgotten.

And speaking of how I feel, time to take a pain-killer. Then I better check on Franken-Rack: I caught it the other day trying to grab a street cat attempting to mark my tires.

 

[revrok]

Aches, pains and pallet wood, oh my!

Following its recent successful creation, I opted to give Franken-Rack free rein to terrorize the domain. It was my hope that it would bring home the finest lumber in all the land. Instead, it brought me pallet and crate wood. Several times I have berated the misbegotten creation, but to no avail. It is obvious to me now that the creature enjoys domination over the rough, mistreated wood that will require hours of hacking and mutilation on my part to make use of its offerings. Franken-Rack will be the death of me. I'm sure of it. Mark my words…

~~~

I spend about 6 hours between yesterday and today breaking up pallets and crate wood, prying nails from both the good and bad pieces. I'm certain I have developed tennis elbow from all the hammering and prying. That's okay, because I have still have the left one. There is something to be said for having a spare. All in all, I can't complain. Since working on the Franken-Rack-and all the work I have been doing to disassemble pallets, clear out space for the a shop in the dungeon-I have been feeling…satisfied. Content. Fulfilled. What a feeling. I had forgotten.

And speaking of how I feel, time to take a pain-killer. Then I better check on Franken-Rack: I caught it the other day trying to grab a street cat attempting to mark my tires.

Theme of your posts fits my world well. Enjoying your blogs… just discovered

 

[retired_guru]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

 

[JoeinGa]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

I'm with you Brother! I bought 2 of these at my local dollar store a few months ago. Mine have the "flat heads" like the ones on the right in your pic.
A buck apiece and no shipping. Dont get much cheaper than that!

 

[fredc]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

But golly gee whiz, none of those other brushes say "Rockler" on the handle. How can I possibly be a real woodworker if I don't have some big name brand stamped on my tools? (nice find by the way, thanks for the tip)

 

[NormG]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

I purchased some a few months back also, they are great

 

[macatlin1]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

I bought the ones on the right at the Dollar Store too. I did run them through the kitchen first to use the knife to shorten the bristles to about 3/4 of an inch. I have since added several more to my collection as the glue needs to pretty much dry completly to easily peel off the brush. After each use I hang them up to dry and before use I peel the dried glue out and they are as good as new. My only complaint is that they hold so much glue which drips off when hanging to dry.

 

[retired_guru]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

I m with you Brother! I bought 2 of these at my local dollar store a few months ago. Mine have the "flat heads" like the ones on the right in your pic.
A buck apiece and no shipping. Dont get much cheaper than that!

- JoeinGa

You got it, Joe! Great idea to shorten the length of the bristles. I will be following your lead. Thanks!

 

[retired_guru]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

But golly gee whiz, none of those other brushes say "Rockler" on the handle. How can I possibly be a real woodworker if I don t have some big name brand stamped on my tools? (nice find by the way, thanks for the tip)

- fredc

Ha,ha, Fred. I was thinking of making up some Rockler decals so I could sleep better at night.

 

[retired_guru]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

I purchased some a few months back also, they are great

- NormG

Great! Thanks for letting me know, Norm.

 

[retired_guru]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

I bought the ones on the right at the Dollar Store too. I did run them through the kitchen first to use the knife to shorten the bristles to about 3/4 of an inch. I have since added several more to my collection as the glue needs to pretty much dry completly to easily peel off the brush. After each use I hang them up to dry and before use I peel the dried glue out and they are as good as new. My only complaint is that they hold so much glue which drips off when hanging to dry.

- macatlin1

Thanks for the tip! I bought so many so I could let them dry before cleaning. I will be shortening the longer tipped ones, as you have done.

 

[DurocShark]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

Hey now, For $1.89 mine says Woodcraft on it!



I love the dollar store for stuff like this though. Good find!

 

[retired_guru]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

Hey now, For $1.89 mine says Woodcraft on it!



I love the dollar store for stuff like this though. Good find!

- DurocShark

I hear ya, Don.

 

[Mean_Dean]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

This is like closing the barn door after the horse has escaped. I already have the Rocker…........!

 

[retired_guru]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

This is like closing the barn door after the horse has escaped. I already have the Rocker…........!

- Mean_Dean

I won't tell if you won't.

 

[Edwardnorton]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

I never thought about the dollar store having these.THANK YOU so much for posting this. I have wanted to pick up a few of these but hell would freeze over before I spent what Rockler & a few other online woodworking supply houses charge. There markup is a real rape of those that like working with wood.

Thanks again!

 

[JoeinGa]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

OK, so it's been 2 years since this post was started and still the information is applicable. How GREAT is this site!

I'm still using the two that I bought 2 years ago, and I also shortened the bristles so they dont hold so much glue. I figure they're for glue spreading, and not glue storage

Here's a picture of pretty much the same version that I found at our local dollar store
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[Gene01]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

I keep my dollar store brush in a jar of water after use. A few wipes on a paper towel and its good to go.
It helps if you wipe off most of the glue before storing in the jar. Cutting the bristles to about 3/4", as some have suggested, really helps, too.

 

[revrok]

Dollar Store Glue Applicators

A short time ago I found a tip on the Web that I had to follow-up on. Rockler sells a silicone bristled glue applicator brush for $4.99:

When the white/yellow glue dries on the bristles, it peels and flakes off with little resistance. Nice. Buy the brush once and you won't have to replace it any time soon.

This tip I found was even better. Your local dollar store sells silicone basters for the kitchen for a fifth of the price of Rockler's offering. Here's what I picked up today:

The three large brushes on the left were a buck a piece, the two smaller brushes came as a duet for the same price.

The best part? With a little soap and water washup, I can use these in the kitchen to help baste the Thanksgiving bird. How's that for frugal?

Great find!!! I have a Rockler model that I love, but cheaper is always better and why not have a bunch!

 

[retired_guru]

Makita Banana

So, it finally occurred to me that I should be looking to Craigslist for used tool deals. It's not like I didn't know I should. Sometimes, it takes more twacks from the two-by-four.

I live in a rural area, in the middle of nowhere, equidistant from anything important. It took a bit of search engine extortion to get listings for my fair little cow country. The best deal was a Makita Model 5008NBA 8-1/4" Circular Saw (less blade) for twenty-five bucks:

Not a lot of bananas for a quality tool. Within the hour I was listening to it fire up (such sweet music, truly) and smiling all the way home while it road beside me.

It has some time on it, needs a good cleaning and a better power cord, but everything else that matters is rock solid. I know of several characters that have made decent table saws from circular saws. Two of them with a Makita. Definitely. I see a future project peaking above the horizon.