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Lightweight furniture materials? 2017-03-28 01:49:02 Post No.1152124
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Lightweight furniture materials?
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2017-03-28 01:49:02
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Hey /diy/
First thread here I hope someone can help me. I've got a van that I'm converting into a micro camper and I'm trying to decide on construction materials and methods.
I will be building two aspects -
1. A bench that is a pull out bed
2. A table unit with built in shelves
>pic somewhat related
I'm reasonably competent, access to tools, and have a clear idea what I want, but I'd love some advice as to material
I was going to box it out with timber and then clad in one of the following,
I have a few square m of marine ply, but it's ugly stuff.
I could get Mold resistant MDF but it's kinda heavy and ugly,
or veneered MR MDF, more expensive, less ugly
both of those will require edging as well afaik
or I go with solid pine furniture board, I like the idea of natural wood for finishing options
Anything else I should consider? I want lightweight and easy to work with,
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>>1152124
Baltic birch...comes in 4'x8' and 5'x5' sheets, variety of thicknesses up to 3/4" (19mm)...now voids, so the exposed edges can be finished and look pretty good...fairly lightweight and just requires standard tools found in most cabinetshops to cut/machine...
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>>1152127
as in baltic birch ply? Yeah could be nice
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>>1152127
what would you suggest for thicknesses to use? do you think I can get away with under 1/2" ?
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What is the simplest set of tools I can buy if I want to make semi-decent DIY furniture from wood/cardboard? E.g. drawers, shelves, possibly desks/stools.
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>>1151924
hammer, nails, handsaw, tape and pencil its not hard mate
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hand plane is cheap and a good addition.
sandpaper or an orbital sander if you can find one cheap.
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festool domino
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How should a beginner build up a toolkit without going overboard?
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it's impossible to go overboard. tools are like magical spells. the more you have, the more monsters you can slay.
and the better quality the tool, the better job you'll do, so your human worth goes up as well.
which is a good thing, given that your current worth is so low.
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>>1151792
Buy only the tools needed to repair, maintain, and/or build.
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>>1151792
depends...budget? plans on what you plan to do? how mutch you are wilingli to invest?
here is a inspiration :
tested.com/art/makers/454389-still-untitled-supplemental-adams-inexpensive-beginners-toolkit/
have part of the listed tools mostly i get tools i need for jobs i doo, or i want in my inventory from memem brands to brand name tools, old tools (over 100 years old) to brand new shit
I've been messing around with copper plating, and have been getting decent results. Do you guys have any tips for someone trying to plate stuff?
This was done with 5 volts, 2 amp DC and a rootkill/saltwater solution.
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>>1151767
the only thing that really tripped me up when I started out is that voltage and current both matter in plating quality.
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>>1151767
I'd be interesting in doing this too. Trying to anodise knife seems fun, if no a great waste of time and money.
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>>1151886
I never could find exact numbers when I was researching it. I found out that you absolutely need a steady supply, so no batteries.
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Im trying to dissasemble this headset that logikek refused to replace under warranty. Im new to this, so how do i go about dissambling.
The battery wont charge after getting washed accidentally.
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>>1151715
the circuit board cracked in the first picture
it is dead
you cant fix it
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Can you use a vibrating parts tumbler to remove the hot dipped galv from, say, a chain?
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Probably, if you have an abrasive in there that can do the business. Would guess that the areas inside the links would get poor coverage, depending on the granule size
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>>1151712
Thanks. Is sand enough or do I need something more aggressive? I've seen people use like ground walnut shells or something but that seems too soft.
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>>1151714
sand would probably work Eventually? You would be turning sand into finer sand at almost the same rate.
You would probably want something like an aluminum oxide grit or silicon dioxide.
Another option would be to strip off the zinc in a water and acid, Muriatic Acid probably. Experiment a bit for the proper ratio and time, always add acid to water, not water to acid if you are thinning it down, and some chemical protective gloves and face shield is a good idea.
Rinse in a large amount of water and/or neutralize with water+baking soda. Then you will want to get that stuff dry and oiled as fast as possible because it will want to rust into a lump immediately.
(dont keep acid in the house, dispose of by diluting by large factors, etc, etc)
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Hey /diy/, here's a project I need some more minds to look at.
I want to build an indoor free standing pull up bar. ( No not a door one or any of that shit )
I want it to at least be semi modular/ condense-able so I can store it somewhere like under my bed.
I'm not a bad carpenter so I'm thinking wood or maybe scaffolding? Just struggling with how I'll make it affordable, storeable and usable.
Any /diy/ sages to offer some insight, ideas or designs?
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>>1151539
two A frame, iron bar on top
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Few hooks in wall
Metal bar on hooks
Remove bar, put under bed
Put clothing on hooks
Build power cage
Put clothing on cage
Get fat
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Woke up bright and early this morning (4pm) to finish off installing new flooring. Went out to my garage to start cutting molding, and saw the fence was cracked on my miter saw.
I can't possibly see this being a high stress part, and I've only cut laminate flooring and molding on this thing. Had for less than a year, and have only used it for about 1000sq feet of flooring and maybe 20 cuts in the molding.
Is this typical of miter saws? Ryobi?
What are the odds of them sending me a replacement part if I don't have my receipt.
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>>1151516
I rigged up a shitty replacement for now just to finish the job, but it's definitely off by a touch. Not enough that it seems to matter, but who knows.
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>>1151515
>Is this typical of miter saws?
My 40-year-old Rockwell/Delta says no. Then again, it was made in the USA.
>Ryobi?
Yeah, pretty much. Ryobi is TTI's budget brand. If you wanted a TTI saw that was more heavy duty you should have gotten a Milwaukee. Really, though, they are all kind of the same for homeowner-tier tools. Ryobi, Craftsman, Black & Decker, Stanley, Skil, Ridgid, Worx, they are pretty much the same.
Going upscale can sometimes, but not always, mean you get a better quality tool. DeWalt (Black & Decker), Porter-Cable (also Black & Decker), Milwaukee (Ryobi), Bosch (Skil), Rockwell (Worx) are the higher tier brands that a typical homeowner can afford and find easily.
There are many others in each category. Two things to remember: You get what you pay for and do your research before you buy. Asking questions like these after your shit has already broken is kind of a waste of money, eh?
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im thinking of building my kitchen cabinets. i was quoted $20 for cabinetry so i figure it would cheaper to buy the tools and wood. i understand how to make faces for cabinetry but how do i create a design thats structually sound? i want to put a solid granite counter on top. i figure too its probs best to order the doors from somewhere else?
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>>1151498
Dunno, man. $20 would be hard to beat for something like that.
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>>1151498
Offer $15 and see what he says.
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>>1151525
i meant to add a k, lol. $20,000 for ehats probably less than a grands worth of wood (all mdf i think except for the face and draws). actually i should of said $15,000 because that included the counter top. still thats not even with any over head cabinets or anything, just for a few under counter cabinets.
I looked at how my old kitchen was assembled as i deconstructed it so i sort of get how its done, ive watched a few youtube videos and ive looked up space and sizing standards but thats it.
If anything i want to avoid shit tier build quality but idk about design and materials
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I want to make a gelling agent for diesel. i cant find a cheap alternative, so i decided to make it. how do i do it?
P.S. im using it for a flamethrower, so it must stay semi-fluid.
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>Diesel
>Flamethrower
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>>1151412
Why wouldn't you use gasoline? Heck, I knew kids who were making gelled gas in high school. They just dissolved Styrofoam in gas.
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Kerosene bro
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Hey /diy/ looking for project advice; thinking of making a walking stick.
I'd like to do it on the cheap but have it be solid.
Lay it on me.
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>>1151383
> Go to nature
> Find stick
Any questions?
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>>1151394
how about making it not just a stick my guy
or is this too complex a project for you
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>>1151395
How about being specific with what you are after cheech? You literally posted a stick..
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How do i make this window clear short of replacing it? it was sprayed with water 100 years and wont go away.
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looks like calcification. Try using toothpaste (the green kind) and rub it in. This is commonly used on headlights that have the same issue. I think it comes from hard water or something. Just put a dab of toothpaste and rub it in in circles. When done use some water and vinegar or rubbing alcohol to clean.
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wet sanding? idk
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Whoop whoop! Chicken COOPS!
Anybody build a coop before? Finally have the space to build one in my backyard, and already got the neighbor's permission as per city law.
Trying to decide on shape right now, but I'm leaning towards pic related. I'd like for them to have some decent space to move about, although I should be able to let them out into the yard proper when the weather is decent.
I've learned about some pretty interesting things in the world of chicken coops of late, such as the nipple water dispensers, and some really neat gravity fed feeding devices.
I'm going to get four probably, two Orphingtons and two Ameraucana. They seem to be pretty good layers and will hold up well in my frosty winters.
This can be a thread for tips, interesting coop design or questions related to the keeping of chickens!
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For you fans of A-Frames
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This is an interesting design, I'd probably want something with a solid roof as we get a lot of rain.
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I know this is the land of the free and all but, Does anyone know If i can build A tiny house either as a Auxiliary Dwelling Unit or primary residence on my own property under the BOCA federal building code. My county doesn't publish it's own and I cannot find it online
I'm not concerned with plumbing or what have you. Its 14 acres
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>>1151286
In many places a cuck shed, err, tiny house with a square footed of 120 ft or less is considered an out building and not subject to building codes. Similarly, some places exempt 'temporary' buildings from many and sometimes all building codes. So, if it is on wheels or something like that you can squeak by. It is hard to say without seeing the actual codes that apply to your location.
All that said, it is generally cheaper, faster, and more comfortable to buy a used trailer or RV and use that instead. I've heard of people spending $10k on a cuck shed that is smaller and shittier than a trailer they could have bought used for $8k. Of course, many of them were cucks through and through and didn't even have a drivers license let alone a truck to pull anything around with.
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>>1151286
>image for ants
>get image
>namefag
You must be new, welcome. The bump's on me.
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>>1151291
UNDER THE BOCA BUILDING CODE.
No it is not cheaper to buy an 890 square foot trailer and move it 100 miles
UNDER THE BOCA BUILDING CODE
who are these people that you heard of. or are you just making that up too.
UNDER THE BOCA building code
Hey /diy/ I've always been interested in learning how to tinker things from electronics to mechanical parts.
How would you all recommend I start off to learn how to tinker? It seems like a cool and useful hobby.
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>>1151280
Take an old computer from the side of the curb or some industry place and take it apart. Then match various parts of it to those that you find at the local hardware stores.
You can do the same thing with radios but look at what all the electronic equipment does on the inside. Things like resistors and capacitors and PNP/NPN splits, etc.
Otherwise, buy a car for $500 and learn how to fix it.
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>>1151280
Don't work with anything plugged into mains, I learned this the hard way, twice.
I started doing random experiments with electronics with a phone charger as a power supply, I now have an amateur electronics lab. I recommend you watching videos about the basics of electronics first, everything will make more sense.
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You're planning on making bombs are you ?