I found a video online of how to make homemade "board butter". Melt 5 parts mineral oil and 1 part bees wax (all food grade). Let it cool and solidify. Rub on liberally, let it set overnight & buff off.
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I used to only do a mineral oil soak, but I started using the board butter option. I usually do a final 'wet' buffing with the board butter and 2000-4000 grit pad. I have made number of boards, but most are live edge or a simple pattern. (I need more bees wax. Hoping to get some locally.)
Love what you did!
Finished up my fist try at a Walnut Keepsake Box for a Grandaughter.
Shes rich. Hahaha. No took the pics before I got electric done.Do you want your mom to electrocute herself?!?!?
It all depends on what you are hooking up to it, how crazy you want to get, and how much money you are willing to spend. I have yet to take the plunge and rig up my shop but I have done a lot of research.
For table saws, jointers, planers, and miter saws you want a higher cfm rating and as large as possible sized ducting to handle all of these machines. You won't be able to get a high enough cfm rating along from a shop vac. For sanders or smaller tools you will want a good shop vac with a regular sized hose. The smaller hose and increased suction does better for fine dust.
As far as ducting goes, PVC is a cheap alternative to metal tubing. Ignore the warnings on the static causing an explosion, it is not a real thing. You will probably want to ground it though to avoid getting shocked every time you are near it. Blast gates are important too, make sure you map out your flow and have them at every T. If you want to get crazy with it you can buy automatic ones or make them yourself (saw a video on this of someone much smarter than me). If you are using a dust collector, start off with as big of a tube as your system will allow. Keep that main trunk going for as long as you can before it T's off without any bends. As you T off that's when you want to reduce down to smaller sizes for tubes (6" main duct down to 4" for a tool). Use rigid tubing as long as you can to the tool before switching to flexible hose. Because of the shape of flexible hose it creates turbulent air and causes cfm loss. Seal every joint with tape as well. Limit sharp corners, use two 45 bends where able to make a bigger sweeping curve.
Finally, again I have yet to do this myself but floor sweeps are handy. Put magnets on the inside though to catch any screws or metal that would damage your dust collector.
Yes I am an engineer and yes I have too much time on my hands.
Wow. Wanna come hook up my garage then with all that free time?
I could tell that was a professional board. The pattern makes for an awesome 3d affect. Sounds like you have my dream shop.
Thanks. That was great and yes you sound like an engineer (my brother is one too), but that's why we have you guys around right so we can get the proper research and way to do something and then we can ignore it and do how we want anyway.
Seriously, great info.
We have a 75’x50’ shop and I do my wood work in a corner, the interior of the building is open. I have been looking for a power sweep to keep the floor clean. Primarily dirt and sawdust. Any suggestions?
FYI, I'm sure Steel City is out of business. They made good equipment, in fact I have their long bed 6" jointer.
I suggest you log onto www.sawmillcreek.org. Scroll down to the section on dust collection. There's more info there than you likely need, some condradictory (difference of opinions). However, you'll get the tips you are looking for.
Didn’t see this discussed earlier but a Woodcraft just opened in Iowa City right next to Menards today. Might make the trip Sunday to check it out.
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I'm assuming it's similar to Woodsmith Store?Didn’t see this discussed earlier but a Woodcraft just opened in Iowa City right next to Menards today. Might make the trip Sunday to check it out.
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Pretty similar at least the ones I’ve been in before. If you live closer to Des Moines I wouldn’t probably make a special trip but for me it’s 45 minutes closer one way than driving to the woodsmith store.
I seen they were getting one but didn't know when it opened. Used to shop in the Madison store. Pretty much like Woodsmith, but might be worth the trip if you have a free afternoon.Didn’t see this discussed earlier but a Woodcraft just opened in Iowa City right next to Menards today. Might make the trip Sunday to check it out.
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Here's a video walkthrough of the new Woodcraft store in case any of you are interested. Pretty similar to the Woodsmith Store but I think the hand tool selection is a little better if that's your thing.
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Doors open tomorrow - Monday January 17th at 9am to 7pm. Come see the areas most complete selection of woodworking tools and supplies. See you there!!!
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