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re: Neatest thing you have built?
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:51 pm to CP3
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:51 pm to CP3
See a few posts below for pics
I wouldn't say built; but I am currently modifying my old college mini fridge into a two keg (corny/sixtel) kegerator. I will post some pictures of the complete mod once I finish it up over the next week/two when all parts come in.
I wouldn't say built; but I am currently modifying my old college mini fridge into a two keg (corny/sixtel) kegerator. I will post some pictures of the complete mod once I finish it up over the next week/two when all parts come in.
This post was edited on 3/28/16 at 12:55 pm
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Posted on 3/24/16 at 5:29 am to GoHoGsGo06
Got the doors and drawer fronts on. Still have to stain. After that, pull everything apart so I can varnish it. I will be spray paint it. 
Rain today, so it's not going to happen along with my back giving a shite load of pain.
Rain today, so it's not going to happen along with my back giving a shite load of pain.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 5:51 am to fishfighter
Got a couple coats of varnish sprayed on Friday. The Harbor Freight HVLP spray gun I have did a fair job. I will be brushing another three coats on and then buff it out.
In between working on the vanity, I jumped on the sawmill. I'm in need of some 2x6's and 6x6's for my camp build. Still have to saw up a bunch more.
In between working on the vanity, I jumped on the sawmill. I'm in need of some 2x6's and 6x6's for my camp build. Still have to saw up a bunch more.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 6:59 am to fishfighter
That vanity came out real nice.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 7:32 am to CHEDBALLZ
Kind of a practice run on building kitchen cabinets.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 8:19 am to fishfighter
Amazing fish. 
I've been thinking about spray varnish for a while, how big of a compressor you use for that?
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Got a couple coats of varnish sprayed on Friday. The Harbor Freight HVLP spray gun I have did a fair job. I will be brushing another three coats on and then buff it out.
I've been thinking about spray varnish for a while, how big of a compressor you use for that?
Posted on 3/28/16 at 8:22 am to SportTiger1
I just finished a bakers rack. Turned out okay, although I wish I would've done two shelves on the top. But oh well now lol.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 11:35 am to SportTiger1
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I've been thinking about spray varnish for a while, how big of a compressor you use for that?
3hp with a 5 gallon tank. That spray gun has a 1.4mm spray tip. The gun pressure sets at 40 psi, so a smaller compressor could be used. Gun was on sale for $15.
Oh, I didn't have to thin out the varnish.
Did a lite sand and got another coat on this morning. Ordered this vessel sink to go on top.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 12:24 pm to fishfighter
Ok finally finished my two tap kegerator mod from my old college mini fridge.
Part 1: The Beginning
Part Two: Shelf Removal side shaving (with an oops!):
Part Three: Finish Touches (two tap tower, freezer bending for CO2 tank, insulation taping):
Part 1: The Beginning
Part Two: Shelf Removal side shaving (with an oops!):
Part Three: Finish Touches (two tap tower, freezer bending for CO2 tank, insulation taping):
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:18 pm to SportTiger1
Nice job for a new woodworker! It looks like it will be serving its purpose well for a long time.
I few suggestions if I may (some just personal taste)
Typically a piece looks more "finished" if there is symmetry in the construction.
It appears you used a combination of 1x6 and 1x4 for the 5 shelves. The spacing between individual slats and the front face/lip on the 5 shelves is also variable. Keeping the size of the wood, spacing, and front face (lip vs no lip, rounded vs squared corners, inset vs wrap around) consistent across all shelves would have been my choice. For me the front face of the second shelf from the floor really stands out by wrapping around the posts, extending farther forward than all other shelves, and having 45 degree "rounded" corners.
The lower half of the rack needs to be strong to support lots of weight and you have built it very strong. Although you lose some minimal strength by changing the horizontal support I would have placed that middle pair of supports like the others so the end grain is hidden.
The upper portion does not need to be as strong as the base and you could have used 2 x 2 for the front main supports, and upper horizontal supports there to give it a more dainty look without losing any needed strength. But that is purely personal taste.
Overall really nice job though. I especially like the lack of visible hardware. I need to build something similar soon.
I few suggestions if I may (some just personal taste)
Typically a piece looks more "finished" if there is symmetry in the construction.
It appears you used a combination of 1x6 and 1x4 for the 5 shelves. The spacing between individual slats and the front face/lip on the 5 shelves is also variable. Keeping the size of the wood, spacing, and front face (lip vs no lip, rounded vs squared corners, inset vs wrap around) consistent across all shelves would have been my choice. For me the front face of the second shelf from the floor really stands out by wrapping around the posts, extending farther forward than all other shelves, and having 45 degree "rounded" corners.
The lower half of the rack needs to be strong to support lots of weight and you have built it very strong. Although you lose some minimal strength by changing the horizontal support I would have placed that middle pair of supports like the others so the end grain is hidden.
The upper portion does not need to be as strong as the base and you could have used 2 x 2 for the front main supports, and upper horizontal supports there to give it a more dainty look without losing any needed strength. But that is purely personal taste.
Overall really nice job though. I especially like the lack of visible hardware. I need to build something similar soon.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:26 pm to Bleeding purple
Thanks man. All suggestions appreciated.
Oddly enough, the lady who i built this for wanted the second shelf to stick out further than #1 and #3. I argued with her for an hour.
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For me the front face of the second shelf from the floor really stands out by wrapping around the posts, extending farther forward than all other shelves, and having 45 degree "rounded" corners.
Oddly enough, the lady who i built this for wanted the second shelf to stick out further than #1 and #3. I argued with her for an hour.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:32 pm to SportTiger1
Glad you found the suggestions as helpful. I have all kinds of things I've built I need to add to this thread but need to get the pics uploaded first.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 2:57 pm to Bleeding purple
Just a update on the vanity. Just got the sink in. Had 6 coats of varnish that I painted on the vanity top. Just have to install the sink and drawer, door knobs to finish it up.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 3:00 pm to fishfighter
Looks great.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 3:04 pm to fishfighter
Thats a sexy vanity fish.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 3:09 pm to bbvdd
Thanks. Got a total of $142 in it out the door.
Now if this rain would just stop so I can get some work done on the camp. Still have a bunch of siding to put up. Got to install the stack on the wood stove. One or the other will get done this weekend, I hope. Running out of space storing building crap around the house.
Now if this rain would just stop so I can get some work done on the camp.
Still have a bunch of siding to put up. Got to install the stack on the wood stove. One or the other will get done this weekend, I hope. Running out of space storing building crap around the house. 
Posted on 3/31/16 at 3:20 pm to Gekko
M4 Carbine (clone).
Now, I just put the parts together, but at the end of the day, all building it just that.
Now, I just put the parts together, but at the end of the day, all building it just that.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 6:05 pm to Gekko
6000 sqft house
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 3/31/16 at 6:39 pm to munchman
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6000 sqft house
Your?
It took me a bit over 6 months to building a 2500 sqft house by myself working a 12 hour shift job. But, then again, I was 42.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:13 pm to fishfighter
Looks like Fish is working on 5 star camp. Did your lovely bride kick you out the house!!!
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