Post your woodwork here

[geomark]

That and the fact that it is so very unpractical. Many people just do not realise how destructive silica or materials containing high amounts of silica are on cutting edges.

It's the main reason rhodesian teak wasn't used for anything but sleepers until tungsten carbide blades became common. 

[Tuxstir]

That and the fact that it is so very unpractical. Many people just do not realise how destructive silica or materials containing high amounts of silica are on cutting edges.

 

I've had arguments with people about using glass cutting boards.. their argument is its doesn't trap bacteria and stain like wood does..

which if my research is correct is a non point.. as wooden chopping boards are anti bacterial.

[Berg Man]

I've had arguments with people about using glass cutting boards.. their argument is its doesn't trap bacteria and stain like wood does..

which if my research is correct is a non point.. as wooden chopping boards are anti bacterial.

You are correct.

https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/10/health/wooden-cutting-boards-found-safer-than-plastic.html

 

The article says plastic, but still.....

[Rocket-Boy]

I've had arguments with people about using glass cutting boards.. their argument is its doesn't trap bacteria and stain like wood does..

which if my research is correct is a non point.. as wooden chopping boards are anti bacterial.

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.

[patches]

Do you try and sneak that motorbike into just about every pic you take?

 

Hahaha believe it or not the bike was out because I washed it.... finally!

 

We've had water restrictions is Auckland for ages and even though they were lifted a month or so back, I have been lazy and avoided washing the bike. So it's just coincidence that it's out there 

 

...well not entirely coincidence... the washing of the bike AND the installation of the post box were both an attempt at avoiding mowing the lawn

Edited February 2, 2021 by patches

[patches]

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.

 

The missus feels too bad to use any of the cutting boards I have made, even though I have told her that they can be looking good as new with a little sand and oil.

 

Question, typically how many times do you raise the grain on a new board?

 

After my initial sanding I sprayed it with water to raise the grain, then sanded it back down again to give an even smoother finish. Although the other night after washing the board the grain started to raise. I'll sand it down again and hopefully it settles.

[patches]

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.

 

Haha, I was walking home from the bus stop the other day, looking at all the houses in the neighbourhood to see what style of fence looks good and would suit a little mid-century bungalow style house.

 

I told my partner and she said I have too many "projects already" so I kinda got outta any fence repair/replacement... for now.

 

I do plan on putting an electric gate in at some stage (we currently have no front gate, and the Saffer in me cannot settle for a manual one. Too much schlep). The gate won't be to keep people out, but to keep future dogs and mini-humans in. I'll replace the fence when I do that. (another project    )

 

 

[patches]

Another handy little 3D print.

Router guide bushes in any size one wants/needs

 

(3D printed 25mm guide bush on left. OEM on right).

 

Won't be as good as some aftermarket brass bushes, but cheap and only take about 1hr to print.

[Tuxstir]

You are correct.

https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/10/health/wooden-cutting-boards-found-safer-than-plastic.html

 

The article says plastic, but still.....

 

 

Wood is better than Plastic so says Pubmed

 

wood is awesome says Homesense

 

 

 

P.s Clicked on the article after posting.. misunderstood your last statement..

 

so say we all wood is best..

Edited February 3, 2021 by Tuxstir

[Ed-Zulu]

Another handy little 3D print.

 

Router guide bushes in any size one wants/needs

 

20210203_072809.jpg

(3D printed 25mm guide bush on left. OEM on right).

 

Won't be as good as some aftermarket brass bushes, but cheap and only take about 1hr to print.

The best part about that is when it's missing/misplaced you print one instead of schlepping to the shops for a new one which they potentially don't have.

[bertusras]

The best part about that is when it's missing/misplaced you print one instead of schlepping to the shops for a new one which they potentially don't have.

 

The amount of thingies I've printed to assist with DIY is ridiculous. And exactly as you said, oh, it broke? I'll just quickly print one.

[dev null]

Haha, I was walking home from the bus stop the other day, looking at all the houses in the neighbourhood to see what style of fence looks good and would suit a little mid-century bungalow style house.

 

I told my partner and she said I have too many "projects already" so I kinda got outta any fence repair/replacement... for now.

 

I do plan on putting an electric gate in at some stage (we currently have no front gate, and the Saffer in me cannot settle for a manual one. Too much schlep). The gate won't be to keep people out, but to keep future dogs and mini-humans in. I'll replace the fence when I do that. (another project    )

 

 

 

 I get that response all the damn time. 

[Berg Man]

Wood is better than Plastic so says Pubmed

 

wood is awesome says Homesense

 

 

 

P.s Clicked on the article after posting.. misunderstood your last statement..

 

so say we all wood is best..

I could have probably worded that better. Thanks for the links.

Just for interest sake, end grain boards are even gentler on knives that the edge grain boards and look newer for longer because the grain opens and closes slightly as the knife passes through or over it.

[DJR]

 I get that response all the damn time. 

I get "the kitchen cupboards hinges have been wonky for 3 years and you never have time to fix it, but you did 3 full on bike builds in that time..........." I just plead guilty and fix the back door my dog chewed to within an inch of its life!

Edited February 3, 2021 by DJR

[Hairy]

I get "the kitchen cupboards hinges have been wonky for 3 years and you never have time to fix it, but you did 3 full on bike builds in that time..........." I just plead guilty and fix the back door my dog chewed to within an inch of its life!

That reminds me of my kitchen hinges on the bloody corner unit ........ no worries .... will do it "tomorrow"

[Rocket-Boy]

Hahaha believe it or not the bike was out because I washed it.... finally!

 

We've had water restrictions is Auckland for ages and even though they were lifted a month or so back, I have been lazy and avoided washing the bike. So it's just coincidence that it's out there 

 

...well not entirely coincidence... the washing of the bike AND the installation of the post box were both an attempt at avoiding mowing the lawn

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!