(06-16-2016, 06:55 AM)Mayhem Wrote: [ -> ]Next you'll be stocking up on tubs of pig fat. I believe that was also a lube of choice back in the days of black and white radio
Actually lard is an excellent cutting & tapping lube for aluminum. Mix in some mineral lard oil or diesel to thin it if desired. At least it is non-toxic, unless you cook with it of course.
(06-17-2016, 10:41 AM)JScott Wrote: [ -> ]Need some ice for that burn!
Nah. A little friendly banter now and then is what helps keeps the "fun" in Metalworking Fun IMO.
Mayhem is a pretty fart smeller, and can dish it out as well as he takes it. He's pretty dang good at metalworking too. Not that I would ever admit to saying that...
A quick update, should have been finished but other projects keep popping up.
Needs a base and back now.
(06-17-2016, 10:41 AM)JScott Wrote: [ -> ]Need some ice for that burn!
As Willie said - all in good fun. Most of the people on here understand that we all rib one another from time to time. It is a pretty relaxed environment here but don't worry, Ed will slap me if I get out of line
Too bad Greg you couldn't find wood that didn't have that darker stripe down the middle of the boards. If you paint it then I guess it won't make any difference. What color would you paint a desk like that? Maybe Industrial grey would look nice.
That's the heartwood and I suspect Greg went to great pains to make the pattern symmetric. I also suspect it will look pretty darned nice once it's varnished.
Tom
It's OK Tom, Black Forest is on wind up - he KNOWS that !!!
Guess I should have read more of the thread.
Tom
Had to get rid of my scrap wood some where BF. Like you say once they've brushed a coat of heavy enamel over it my discretion will be covered up.