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Spur08

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  1. How do we feel about getting an Instant Pot thread going? Just got mine today and am researching ideas.
  2. Glad you like it. Usually, the topics aren't groundbreaking but, lately, he's had some really good guests on that and some pretty great insights.
  3. I had to get the flatter O2 socket yo get the upstream sensors but it's all done.
  4. What can I say? I searched and nothing came up. Delete thread/ban user
  5. Where are the recipes asshole?
  6. Price not released yet but the 8 was something like $900
  7. Looks like S9 Note is being released August 9th and will go on sale August 24th. My S6 has turned into a brick so I'll probably upgrade either way.
  8. DFW resident -- I signed up for Global Entry last week on July 17th. I just woke up to my application approved with about 20 appointments available this week at DFW airport with a few of them tomorrow.
  9. I like to break up my work day by listening to some podcasts as music gets old after a period of time. My usual go-tos are "Radical Personal Finance" and "The Order of Man" on Spotify. Do y'all have any recommendations on some good podcasts?
  10. So i showed the above pictures to a coworker and he asked if i could work on his car. I offered to in exchange for reimbursement of some new supplies I wanted. Someone scrapped his car and left which resulted in some paint transfer and minor dents. I told him I wouldn't be able to fix the dents or paint if it went past the clear coat. I wash and clayed the driver rear passenger door and QP, then used an orange cutting pad w chemical guys VSS polish (scratch and swirl) and finished it with some leftover Meguires Fast Finish and a thin layer of wax. Guy liked it so much he paid me $150 for abt an hr of work.
  11. Changed my downstream O2 sensors today but I'm having trouble accessing the 2 upstream sensors. Any tips or tricks to get there? '13 tahoe
  12. That pic was fake...i.e. not this event but some other crazy fuck stunt. And, yes, this movie is going to be awesome if all survive.
  13. Finally got to fixing this. Washed and clayed the car, then touched up the deep scratches with paint, followed by a clear-cloat top (sanded in between). Hit the final spots with the DA, first with orange pad and chem guys V34, then with the white pad and V32. Finished with some meguires wax.
  14. My trxc is roaring. Sold some and now waiting for a dip to get back in
  15. Did the shelves with an ogee lip this afternoon.
  16. Fair enough. For the most part, I'm just feeling out for ideas, as most of what I'm finding/learning about is either through Pinterest or youtube. I don't know any woodworkers so theSurl is my troubleshooting domain. Yea, of course this isn't an heirloom piece but it is something that I'm going to have to look at. While it doesn't (and won't) be perfect, I want to learn and grow from the process.
  17. So I found a place off NW Highway that will plane it down for $20, which seems like the best bang for my buck. They said I need to remove my pocket hole screws for them to plane so I'm wondering if I should replace them after? The glue-up is done but would the screws in place help with seasonal wood shifting in the future? Also, I'm concerned that after planing, there will only be about a 0.5" or less of material left for the top. I wanted to do a router trim, but now am wondering if it would be best to mount the top on top of a 1/2" ply and place 1x trim pieces around the edge to hide it. Could I have more problems with keeping the piece square by doing that? I'm sealing the knots on the base in the next few days with a special primer, then priming and painting it. I want to stain the top, but need to seal the knots on it. Any recommendations on method?
  18. I'm afraid I'm pot committed. I've already done the glue up on it. I was able to sand down the joints to be even but there are still peaks/valleys and there is still an overall cupping shape to the unit. Did I waste $100 in lumber? And, no, I do not have a planet or jointer. Anyone know if there is a place near 75078 i could go to have a 2.5'x 6' board planed?
  19. Mid build on a farm table desk design for the wife. The frame looks grab but I'm having trouble with the top. I thought the lumber was square enough but l, after pocket hole and glue up, the whole piece has a cup and twist to it. Not sure what to do at this point
  20. We use the ninja one. Plus you don't get stuck with those whack ass K-cups.
  21. So I’m mid-project on this piece. I’ve gotten the 2 end pieces and the inner shelf piece made. Questions I’ve encountered so far: - Knots – I’m using “prime” grade stubs for all the 2x4 construction. Do I need to seal these knots before I prime and paint? If so, what should I seal them with? - Table Top – I bought “common grade” 1x6 for the table top due to the cost and my experience. I hear the recommendations on making the table top thicker to make it appear more aesthetic. What option(s) do I have regarding making the top appear thicker? Throw a sub-30” x 72” plywood base underneath it and then route a 2x2 trim piece on the end? Would that work?
  22. I got a 4. Like it well enough
  23. That looks awesome. Did you buy the butcher block top or make it? If you bought it, where from?
  24. Mind sharing what kind of upgrade(s) you did? More shelving? Tie/cap racks, laundry hamper, etc?
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