drzaius Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 3 hours ago, pkinneb said: I have a question for any experienced tile folks. My original plan was just to thin set right over the bar top brackets now I'm thinking maybe adding another 1/4" layer of either cement board or drywall might be a better route. What do you guys think? Its just the approx 6" between the bar top and the sink counter. I love tile work and have done quite a bit, though not professionally. It can get tricky working with built up thinset like that, trying to keep things flat. I'd add a layer of something just thick enough and then use mastic, since it's just a backsplash. The build up layer doesn't need to be cement board because this isn't really a wet surface. BTW, if you need a tile saw, Dewalt makes an excellent one that I highly recommend. Beats the hassle of having to rent. And I know you're a man who loves new tools. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted July 31, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 9:56 PM, pkinneb said: That’s awesome!! Lol I was thinking that when I hit my early fifties so your way ahead me Chet! My highest climb in the last 30 years is a barstool. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 7 hours ago, pkinneb said: I have a question for any experienced tile folks. My original plan was just to thin set right over the bar top brackets now I'm thinking maybe adding another 1/4" layer of either cement board or drywall might be a better route. What do you guys think? Its just the approx 6" between the bar top and the sink counter. My guess is that paint is not an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 4 hours ago, drzaius said: I love tile work and have done quite a bit, though not professionally. It can get tricky working with built up thinset like that, trying to keep things flat. I'd add a layer of something just thick enough and then use mastic, since it's just a backsplash. The build up layer doesn't need to be cement board because this isn't really a wet surface. BTW, if you need a tile saw, Dewalt makes an excellent one that I highly recommend. Beats the hassle of having to rent. And I know you're a man who loves new tools. That sounds like a really good plan, thanks!! 20 minutes ago, Coop said: My guess is that paint is not an option? Nope the boss already picked and purchased the tile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 So I’m guessing that the brackets are not proud of the surrounding area? Will the tile mean that you will put an extension on the 2x4 receptacle box? Tile sounds perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Coop said: So I’m guessing that the brackets are not proud of the surrounding area? Will the tile mean that you will put an extension on the 2x4 receptacle box? Tile sounds perfect! Correct they are flush with the drywall. The outlet box is a remodel box so I can pull it out no issue there. Lol yep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted August 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 First up today I knocked out the last three cloth picture frames With these complete the exercise room is done! Just a few items in the bar and bath left... After reading the mastic instructions I decided the quickest and easiest thing to do re the metal bar top mounts was run get a piece of 1/4" drywall and go over them Then I started to tile I ended up getting a 4 1/2" diamond blade for my grinder and with the use of some scrap poplar and 2 clamps I was able to cut what I needed. Again it was the cheapest way to accomplish what I need which was just a few cuts. In a couple days I'll grout it and that will be one more thing of the list. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Looks great. Sorry I missed the tile question. I've done many cuts with that type of blade in a 4-1/2" side grinder. I keep a couple of the cheap ones for cutting masonry, and use a water hose. The bushings fail before the water running on the blade has ever damaged one of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 That diamond wheel is a good solution where just a few cuts are needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Now that’s sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted August 9, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 So been busy knocking off little things... molding by patio door complete 1/4 round installed in bar Sink is in and working Other than doors and drawers the bar is complete Also this week I received the vent so I can do the final on the popcorn fan, who knew it would take 11 weeks to get such a simple piece lol Finally in a twist of luck Friday I was researching how to dial in my sound system when I quickly decided it was just not in my lane and I really didn't have the time or desire to learn how to do it at this time. So I reached out to a well known calibrator from OH to see when he might be in the MPLS area. Well he texted me yesterday morning to say not only was he in MN but had a free day and if I wanted he could come out, after 10 hours he had both my projector and sound system calibrated and let me tell you I am ecstatic!! I thought it was great before but now its down right awesome if I do say so myself Funny how life just works out sometimes... While he was doing that I had a crew of folks at my house working with me cutting down some dead trees that were threatening the neighbors power lines so it was a very productive day on multiple fronts. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted August 9, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Looking really great, I’ve been trying to calibrate a small sound system in my basement, driving me nuts, and why does the last 20% of a project take 80% of the time to complete? at least that’s the way it goes in my shop 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted August 9, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, pkinneb said: after 10 hours he had both my projector and sound system calibrated and let me tell you I am ecstatic!! It took a pro ten hours, besides the headache what would you have put yourself through if you had tried it yourself. I just bought a new TV and have been fiddling with the color off and on for a few days. I stumbled across a Youtube video of a guy setting the color on the same make and but larger screen. I copied down his numbers and set mine the same way and I am happier then pigs in mud. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, treeslayer said: why does the last 20% of a project take 80% of the time to complete? That's just how it works for some reason. Projects at work are the exact same way, so i think it's just a universal law or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted August 9, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, treeslayer said: and why does the last 20% of a project take 80% of the time to complete? Cause that's when I break out the beer and start admiring my work! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 56 minutes ago, Mick S said: Cause that's when I break out the beer and start admiring my work! Not gonna lie I even cracked one today is I sat playing every DVD I could think of with a great soundtrack with a big smile on my face LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Chet said: It took a pro ten hours, besides the headache what would you have put yourself through if you had tried it yourself. I just bought a new TV and have been fiddling with the color off and on for a few days. I stumbled across a Youtube video of a guy setting the color on the same make and but larger screen. I copied down his numbers and set mine the same way and I am happier then pigs in mud. I know right glad it went down the way it did now I can make a vanity, finish the doors and drawers, and finally get back to furniture making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 It seems like I don't value my own time very much because I did all my own calibration. Probably spent at least 50 hours on it. It's something that really should be done though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted August 10, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 And I have a sound bar with some kind of woofer damn speaker that I have no idea how to operate. And a wireless printer unconnected to my computer that just sits there. At least my 5 gallon water dispenser, not connected to anything, continues to work. Looking fantastic Paul. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 10 hours ago, drzaius said: It seems like I don't value my own time very much because I did all my own calibration. Probably spent at least 50 hours on it. It's something that really should be done though. Nah you just had the desire to learn how to do it on your own. I think it is a great skill to have I just couldn't bring myself to do it now with all the other things I have going. I still plan to did into it someday and now I have a base line of what it can sound / look like. I agree about having it done. I still can't believe the picture improvement the sound I expected but the picture was a huge surprise. I did some more playing with it yesterday and the other thing I noticed is that before the front row was really good and the back row was good now pretty much every seat in the house is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, pkinneb said: Nah you just had the desire to learn how to do it on your own. I think it is a great skill to have I just couldn't bring myself to do it now with all the other things I have going. I still plan to did into it someday and now I have a base line of what it can sound / look like. I agree about having it done. I still can't believe the picture improvement the sound I expected but the picture was a huge surprise. I did some more playing with it yesterday and the other thing I noticed is that before the front row was really good and the back row was good now pretty much every seat in the house is really good. I did very little with the display, because it's not a projection, but an LED TV. It was just about dead on right out of the box when in cinema mode. The sound system was the big time suck, mainly for the calibration & integration of multiple subs. It was fun & interesting to learn how to do it, but by the time I need to do it again, I'll have forgotten it all Such is the case with an aging & slowly rotting brain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted August 11, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 11 hours ago, drzaius said: ... but by the time I need to do it again, I'll have forgotten it all Such is the case with an aging & slowly rotting brain. You're not alone! Tonight I went out to the shop to start on the bath vanity wanted to get some leg material cut down so it would be ready to go Wednesday night. As i'm ripping them down on the table saw i'm thinking what is going on with my dust collection? I shut down the saw look inside and see dust accumulating so I pull the flex pipe off the manifold only to realize i hadn't opened the gate Be that as it may I did get my legs rough cut LOL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted September 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Last post on the 10th! Man how does time go by so fast? The older I get the faster it seems to go...Oh well I have been slowly plugging away on the vanity Here is my plan which is really just a picture for a general idea of where I want to end up I milled up all the parts did a quick lay out... and started thinking they were too bulky but decided to cut the joinery and see how I felt after that While not really necessary for this cabinet I used the Pantorouter for all the joinery primarily to get the machine set up and get familiar with it. I started with 1/3/4 legs but after cutting the joinery decided they were too bulky and cut them down to 1 1/2" square for the legs and 1 1/2" x 1 3/8" for the cross members I think it looks much better. Tried to pick the best grain for the areas that will actually be seen. I started with some test pieces The cart is working well with the CT vac Then I batched them out, it goes pretty quick once you decide your process Tonight I cut the grooves for the side panels ...and that's as far as I am today. Still contemplating how I want to do the back. I think I will leave it open, put a poplar brace on the top of the back, and then integrate some structure into the shelf which will need to go around the drain pipe and supply lines. Tomorrow I shoot trap so probably no work on it until Wednesday when I will cut and glue together the MDF for the top. I want to get the epoxy poured so it has time to cure before I need it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Although I continue to follow this and it’s looking great, my attention has shifted to your router table with the Wixey. Care to elaborate? That looks like a neat deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Coop said: Although I continue to follow this and it’s looking great, my attention has shifted to your router table with the Wixey. Care to elaborate? That looks like a neat deal. Its a Jointech router lift pro and it has the Wixey like gauge built in and it works well unfortunately I don't think they are made anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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