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- jsawyer commented on crowhollowwoodworks's instructable How to Easily Ebonize Wood
- jsawyer commented on rschoenm's instructable More 3D Printed Gadgets for WoodworkingView Instructable »
Awesome! How about a set of setup blocks? 1/4" -1" by 16ths...
- jsawyer commented on NEW PEW's instructable How to Make a Vibration SensorView Instructable »
That's awesome and really well done! Another option would be to latch it on with a scr, though it's been a while since I've done any analog electronics!
- jsawyer commented on jsawyer's instructable Tyvek Bivy Sack for Camping/HikingView Instructable »
9 years, lol. And yes, I think we came to that conclusion in the thread below. I'll review and update the original. Thanks!!
- jsawyer made the instructable Portable Snare Cajon DrumView Instructable »
Thanks! I've been knocking around the idea of a CigarBox Cajon for a long time... I added Jingles to one side, and a piezo!
- jsawyer commented on rschoenm's instructable Intricate Wood Inlays Made Super Easy
Oh, join a local Maker Space/Maker Place... they will give you access to all kinds of cool equipment for a monthly fee... AND provide you with expertise!
View Instructable »k-40 laser is a good starter and $400 on Amazon is hard to beat. It is definitely not for the technologically impaired, and is not consumer-ready... But, if you can handle the tech, do some mirror adjustments, it works quite well.. There are also open-source software and hardware upgrades available. Great 'ible!
- jsawyer commented on jleslie48's instructable Kayak Truck Rack Works With Tonneau Cover
Thanks. I didn't build a front one since I don't mind my kayak on the roof... (Paint's fading anyway) I'll drop a foam block on the roof, and tie it down to hooks in the front stake pocket. Thanks again for the great idea! This thing is rock solid!
View Instructable »good point, but I figured I could tie them down to hooks I have in the stake pockets...
- jsawyer made the instructable Kayak Truck Rack Works With Tonneau CoverView Instructable »
I used 2-#12 self drilling screws to secure it, no-T required! Very solid, Thanks!
- jsawyer commented on RebecaP's instructable DIY incense (sticks and cones).
Most paperclips are steel with a zinc coating to inhibit rust, or possibly a coating of paint... If you clean them with sandpaper, it should be fine. Iron/steel wire is not toxic...
View Instructable »I don't disagree, but people should use caution when selecting a wire. Iron or steel wire is perfect, but should be cleaned with sandpaper to ensure there's no clear paint or zinc coating...
- jsawyer commented on jsawyer's instructable Tyvek Bivy Sack for Camping/HikingView Instructable »
Awesome! Did you test how well the silicone adheres to the Tyvek?
- jsawyer commented on Von Malegowski's instructable How to Cut Glass BottlesView Instructable »
I still have one the family bought in the 70's! They still sell them... on Amazon, of course...As far as cutting a square bottle: As long as the score line goes all the way around, you can cut it. I use the hot water/ice water bath trick... Dunk it in the ice bath (have the score line at least an inch below the water line).. wait 20-30 seconds. Then go for the hot water. This is where it gets tricky! If the hot water is too hot, you can crack the bottle where you don't want it. If it is too cool, nothing happens. I typically heat the water until the "making noise" phase... not yet boiling, leave the pot on low-medium heat and go for it. (I make guitar slides out of wine bottles) You can also do the tap from inside part, it might work more reliably. A lot dep…
see more » - jsawyer commented on MiiBooth's instructable Make your own charcoal at home (Video)
since most cans, even the new ones you can buy are coated, I would think that putting the empty can in the fire first, and then cleaning it out would not be a bad idea... But if the compounds are being burned off in the process, would they end up in the charcoal or gassed out with the rest of the smoke? Hard to say...
Pecan and maple are wonderful smoking woods! as you cut them into chunks, save the random chips. those can be thrown on top of your charcoal when you start cooking, and it will add wonderful flavor . . .
the charcoal will work best if it is hardwood, but you also need to be concerned about the wood itself. Some bushes like oleander are toxic, and you should never use that wood for anything. Keep in mind that the characteristics of the wood will remain, which is why mesquite lump charcoal is so popular - it still has plenty of the oils and other compounds that impart a good flavor.I wonder about using pine or fir. They are never used as smoking woods because of the bitterness and off favors they would add to the food.
View Instructable »agreed, one more point: with charcoal you can get a more even temperature control....
- jsawyer commented on noahw's instructable 5 Ways to Clean a Funky Water Bottle
Brilliant! PBW is great. You can make your own from Washing Soda (which can be made by heating baking soda) and Oxy-Clean... Lots of DIY options...
It is probably a time/concentration thing... Bleach is my friend!
Careful with bleach and stainless steel... it will pit and corrode the stainless, leaving pockets for the nasty's to take up residence...http://www.cemag.us/articles/2014/09/are-your-stainless-steel-surfaces-being-corroded-repeated-bleach-use
View Instructable »Strong bleach will etch stainless, so be careful... http://www.cemag.us/articles/2014/09/are-your-stai...Once in a while won't hurt, though...
Apply the tea to the wood and let dry. The iron acetate blackens the tannins and if you mix them they turn into a black sludge that won’t absorb into the wood...
Has anybody tried this on a tight grained wood like maple? I have some maple I need to make black. Even koda dyes only make it gray
Hey!