Look at my wood (woodworking) part deux

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Hauler

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It has the same fire rating as steel.

none of those things bother me. I guess I’m weird.
I had a customer that wanted a cupola built out of Ipe. Tons of ornate detail. Turned out great but it was a major pain in the ass. Took probably 4x as long as it would have if I'd just done it out of redwood or cedar.
 
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I had a customer that wanted a cupola built out of Ipe. Tons of ornate detail. Turned out great but it was a major pain in the ass. Took probably 4x as long as it would have if I'd just done it out of redwood or cedar.
Dats just mo money
 

Hauler

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Dats just mo money
Yeah. But I got shit to do.

I tried to scare her away with the quote, but as usual when I try to do that with jobs I don't want she didn't blink an eye.
 

Rambo John J

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Honestly @Lars, I would Ipe my face off if I could afford it and was in a house I planned upon keeping or staying at for a long time.
 

Filthy

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looking to make a very durable outdoor standing-height table. We're talking outdoors in AZ, so I was going to TiG up an alumunim frame and then clad it on the sides and top with wood...that way it's "touchable" and can be replaced if the wood wears out.

if money was no object, I'd make it out of ironwood. But money is an obstacle. :)
should I use cedar, or is there a nicer "outdoor" wood...teak?

Any tips on joining Al or Steel with wood in an outdoor environment?
suggested finishes or sealants?
 
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looking to make a very durable outdoor standing-height table. We're talking outdoors in AZ, so I was going to TiG up an alumunim frame and then clad it on the sides and top with wood...that way it's "touchable" and can be replaced if the wood wears out.

if money was no object, I'd make it out of ironwood. But money is an obstacle. :)
should I use cedar, or is there a nicer "outdoor" wood...teak?

Any tips on joining Al or Steel with wood in an outdoor environment?
suggested finishes or sealants?
OSB
 

Rambo John J

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suggested finishes or sealants?
I use tung oil on anything possible
Not sure if that is wise or not but I like the stuff for outdoor and indoor
Haven't been disappointed yet and have used it in wet and dry environments
 

Filthy

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I use tung oil on anything possible
Not sure if that is wise or not but I like the stuff for outdoor and indoor
Haven't been disappointed yet and have used it in wet and dry environments
so tongue oil for clits and tung oil for wood?
 

Rambo John J

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i've been looking at decking woods...apparently African Walnut is now called "tigerwood" and is stupid expensive. LoL
I go overboard on prices when I make something for myself
You only live once type of thinking

But I don't have college funds or many expenses so I understand not wasting money just for the hay of it.
 

Filthy

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I go overboard on prices when I make something for myself
You only live once type of thinking

But I don't have college funds or many expenses so I understand not wasting money just for the hay of it.
i don't mind putting $200 in it, it's a gift. I have a friend who owns a powdercoating business and he'll do the frame for free if I tell him it's a gift for a teacher.
 

Rambo John J

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i don't mind putting $200 in it, it's a gift. I have a friend who owns a powdercoating business and he'll do the frame for free if I tell him it's a gift for a teacher.
How big is the table gonna be?

I'm not a woodworker guy so just curious

I only build outdoor structural stuff like decks and fences
 

Filthy

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How big is the table gonna be?

I'm not a woodworker guy so just curious

I only build outdoor structural stuff like decks and fences
18" deep, 24" wide, 36-40" tall.

google "outdoor bar table"... a small rectangular one.
 

Filthy

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finally broke down and bought a dedicated miter saw stand. Holy Shit, not easy to pick one. You can tell Bosch and DeWalt are paid up on their reviewers, but I wasn't going to pay 350 for that huge Bosch one and the DeWalt had a shitload of bad reviews for breaking and staying stuck in the unfolded position. Ended up getting the ToughBuilt 77" one with an extra set of tool mounts. It comes with one extra set, now I can have 3 tools ready to drop on.


let's hope it holds that 12" sliding compound dual bevel Metabo HPT I picked up. Any inputs on miter saw stands before this one shows up and gets unboxed?
 

Hauler

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Watching some golf.
Getting ready to stain the cedar frames I made for the wife.

They'll be displaying ornate tile work. Will be hung on a wall.

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