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Those are penetrating oils, they work well but need to be re-applied every few months. I would use BLO before teak oil personally.

I thought that raw linseed was a non-drying oil without the additives that make "boiled" linseed oil? Either way I would start with terps and a rag for a good wipe down followed by a light sanding. Im a massive fan of Danish oil but it isnt good for outdoor projects.

I had to reseat a tyre today that had been left flat for a while... There was a lot of swearing and a lot of furious pumping that was only broken up with spraying more soapy water on the bead. Tomorrow morning Im off to buy a compressor! But yeah, I get the convenience of having a boosted pump in the boot of your car, I just cant justify the price.

I still battle to justify the price of these pumps. For R300 more you can get a 24l compressor that is also useful for other things.

Nicely done! Drawers are really intimidating the first few times you make them, they do get easier though.

If you are able to stretch it then Lithium is a lot cheaper in the long run, its more expensive initially though. https://www.sustainable.co.za/pylontech-us2000b-2-4kwh-48v-li-ion-battery-incl-brackets.html That is a fair bit more battery than 4x 120ah would be and it will last many years longer. The downside obviously is that it costs more upfront. It can be discharged to 80% where as it would be a bad idea to discharge lead-acid past 50%. The other side is that lead-acid is good for max 500 cycles at 50% discharge. The Pylon is rated at 6000 cycles at 80% which is where the really big difference with lifespan comes in.

Cant ever go wrong with Makita. That is a really cool little holder thingy to balance the Bialetti on the burner. I have used an old trivet in the past but that looks like a much neater solution.

Good thing its a QR frame and not TA!

Climate change requires many approaches if we are going to survive for the next few generations on earth. Education, producing less waste, being more energy efficient, having smaller families and eating a plant based diet are all high on that list. Going plant based alone isnt the only answer, all of the factors need to be considered. If we took even half of the land used for grazing of cattle and used it instead to grow sustainable crops that would make a massive difference. If what we do in our households wont make a difference then humanity is stuffed, there really isnt any other way to look at it. When more people start making that effort then things will start getting better. Its pretty uncomfortable at first but after a while it becomes really easy.

Hunting(not the idiots that chase the animals down with a bakkie and shoot them from the back on a rest) is actually something I dont have a problem with if its in the interest of controlling herds etc. Trophy hunters can call themselves animal lovers all they like, but no one kills the things they love just because they want the biggest pair of horns mounted on their wall.

That is a properly slippery slope! I have a fair collection of restored Stanleys now, Carrera4s does too. Once you have one good one restored then you find yourself looking for models you dont have and the collection starts to grow...

Yup baby oil is pretty much mineral oil with some fragrances added. I used it once to make a yorskhire grit style abrasive paste, worked well but the scent was a bit weird!

Thanks meneer I think I need to look at one and see how complicated the design is. Im still a while off from building the kitchen so its either a big pot drawer or something like this.

Hmmm I wonder if I could come up with a solution like that I could make myself. Its a little expensive but I like the idea. Im sure if I picked Carrera's brain that he would have all kinds of great ideas

They are all similar with some differences. 1. liquid paraffin is the same as the basic mineral oil available in supermarkets everywhere but SA. It works perfectly for cutting boards. 2. The expensive stuff like Howards butcher block oil or butcher block conditioner are the same mineral oil mixed with drying waxes, so kinda like 2-in-1 shampoo. 3. Food grade mineral oil I havent seen available locally, I believe though that its exactly the same as liquid paraffin which is locally sold as a laxative. Normally the recommendation is to soak in mineral oil and wipe off the excess then to finish and buff with a mixture of 50/50 mineral oil and bees wax. The waxing step is optional and gives a slightly matt finish on the boards. I have used all combinations of liquid paraffin, Howards butcher block oil and Howards butcher block conditioner. They pretty much give the same end result so using liquid paraffin is the cheapest and most accessible option.

Those corner units are the bane of my existence. Im always having to adjust the hinges on them. I need to think long and hard for the design of my new kitchen, I seriously doubt any corner units will be in those plans!

Mine got over it after I put a few marks into the main one we use. I raise the grain between 120 and 240grit sanding by spraying some water on it. After that it stays perfect with a good mineral oiling. I normally wipe it down with a damp sponge rather than actually washing the board, the mineral oil prevents things from sticking and I have found that even liquids like balsamic vinegar dont penetrate. Liquid paraffin from pharmacies is what most places call mineral oil and a few coats of that with a quick refresh every 6 months keeps it from drying out.

Water restrictions in NZ? I thought it rains almost daily in those parts? I have been considering emigrating for a while now and was considering future water shortages. There have been a lot of studies about how the world is running out of water, so I figured NZ was a pretty safe bet for that. Seems I was wrong!

Glass cutting boards just wreck knives, they have very few redeeming properties. Wooden boards if conditioned properly dont harbor bacteria and a quick sand followed by some butcher block conditioner will have it scratch free in no time.

People want to live in bliss, they dont like the idea that they need to change their habits to stabilize the climate. Its not different from being on a plant based diet really, most people will laugh us and tell us how great lamb tastes, but few would be able to watch that same lamb being slaughtered and cut up. Really, its more difficult to actually eat meat if you are an animal lover and trying to do your bit for the climate. All it requires is thinking outside of the cultural norms and knowing that killing animals because you like meat is a bit of a dick move.

Silica is a nightmare, I picked up some coastal Red Milkwood from my father in law's golf club, it had blown down in a storm. The silica content is insane in that wood and I have to resharpen my bowl gouge every few minutes when Im roughing them out.

Mate, you know you just created a whip that your wife is going to use on you right?!?! Next job will be painting the fence... That post box looks great.

Tell me about it! We tarred our driveway(panhandle) in 2018 and it was completely destroyed by cement mixers in 2019 when we built the rest of our house. Ended up having to pave around 160sqm which really hurt the pocket.

Amazing work! I still think that twin start thread is an absolute game changer, fast movement but all of the gripping power of a single start thread.

I really like making solid cutting boards. One of the ones I did recently is extra long and we use it as a pizza serving board, it fits two side by side.