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06-17-2016, 03:21 PM
(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 Big Grin

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.
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06-17-2016, 03:43 PM
(06-17-2016, 10:41 AM)JScott Wrote: Need some ice for that burn!  Smiley-eatdrink004

Nah. A little friendly banter now and then is what helps keeps the "fun" in Metalworking Fun IMO. Smile

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... Rotfl
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06-17-2016, 08:12 PM
A quick update, should have been finished but other projects keep popping up.
Needs a base and back now.
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06-17-2016, 08:25 PM
(06-17-2016, 10:41 AM)JScott Wrote: Need some ice for that burn! Smiley-eatdrink004

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 Big Grin
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06-18-2016, 07:46 AM
(06-17-2016, 08:25 PM)Mayhem Wrote: Ed will slap me

In your dreams! Big Grin

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06-19-2016, 11:31 AM
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.
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06-19-2016, 02:58 PM
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.

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06-19-2016, 03:25 PM
It's OK Tom, Black Forest is on wind up - he KNOWS that !!!
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06-19-2016, 04:00 PM
Guess I should have read more of the thread. Big Grin

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06-20-2016, 08:14 AM
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.
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