/diy/ - Do It Yourself

I was told against using Treated wood because

>Don't use treated wood! When it dries out it might warp or split.Use untreated wood for this project.

I would like for the rack to be outdoors. With a roof, I could even cover it when I'm not using it. But humidity will be present, depending on the storms. (Rainy season hits hard)

I'll be on the lookout for workshops I go to work on the project.

Fellow /fit/izen here.

So I'm tired of paying for a GYM. Gonna make my own power rack.
Pic Related.

http://www.home-gym-bodybuilding.com/support-files/powerrackplan.pdf

http://www.home-gym-bodybuilding.com/support-files/powerrackscrewpattern.pdf

I want some pointers.

On the Screws.
I REALLY Need it to be capable of disassembly, as I will be moving out within the year. I want to build it, move it, and build it again.
Also, Never really worked with wood. How do I Screw this thing? I'm guessing Hollow wall anchors may not be the best idea... then how?

It's been adviced to NOT use Treated wood. Is there a way to varnish the wood to make it a bit water resistant? I don't plan to have it unsheltered, but I do consider having it on a roofed garden. Storms and humidity are to be considered.
Is this a no-no?

The project calls for simple steel pipes. This is the best course of action? something you would advice?

Everything I can think of at the moment.
Thanks in Advance guys.

>>423771
>pic is a belt I made

BULLSHIT! That's gorgeous!

>>418187

>that telephone-style cord

I miss those...

>>418698

To make something?

>>414760
Read that as
> insert penis

>>412460
>Those decanter seals are hard to find, which is stupid.
Agreed.

Excluding painting the walls I'd start with the bookshelves, rather than trying to shoehorn additional ones in later when you need the shelf space. The style of the bookshelves can set the tone of the room, along with wall colour.

As far as pic related goes, that room does look lovely and cozy but it's like no library I've ever been in. It's a funky/bohemian bedroom with a fair amount of bookshelf.

I think you sorta need to pick one or the other.

>>412439
>Cheap, good quality, awesome looking materials.
Come on dude, look at what you wrote there — cheap AND good quality often go hand in hand in other areas of your life? With awesome-looking as a bonus too?

>>412551
>I just drop it in barnish and removed the excess, the I let it dry.
Yes it looks like it.

I applaud the effort but I think you could do a little better on the finish.

>>412312
>Cabinet makers use it a lot for mdf joins in trims
Doesn't mean it's a great adhesive. It's probably mainly used for expedience.

For major construction joints I'd also go with one of the waterproof PVA-type glues most of the time, unless I needed the strength and weather resistance of urethane adhesive.

>>411973
>unless there are any distinct differences between sharpening different blades I should be alright.
Main thing is maintaining a consistent angle. If you have that down you're in good shape.

>However, I need oil, and probably a new whet stone or a knife sharpener, so if anyone has preferred brands I'd love to hear them.
I'd recommend you steer clear of oilstones, they're obsolete. Even the idea of actually lubricating during sharpening is obsolete. If you go with stones (real or synthetic) then use water. Since the blade is carbon steel be sure to dry it thoroughly after sharpening, and oiling afterwards wouldn't hurt.

>>412276
>That looks like a kitchen knife, you should feel ashamed about yourself.
Don't be an ass. Guy got a decent knife, doesn't need your griefing.

>>411938
>>repeat intill you got it down packed.
FFR I think the phrase you were going for was "down pat".

>>412275
Those are kewl, never even thought of doing that so thanks for the idea.

>>406052
Thought they needed to almost immediately freeze the RAM modules to recover any data.
>>406403
Thought those were big magnets, not defibrillators

>>406073
>Don't order from Tiger Direct.

I have used tiger direct in conjunction with newegg for years.
They are both very good companies to work with

Ive never had a problem with tiger direct, the RMA process is not any worse than Newegg

Bumping for more info, is there anybody from the Orlando FL area that dives on here? Also I want to know more about what kind of non-food treasures there are to be found.

>>399534
>>399337
Let's say I want to lynch one of my many snorlaxes, one is 1,000 lbs, another is 1,500, and the last one is 2,000.
What's the best way for me to do this without ruining any of the materials I use?
Snorlax blood is a bitch to clean, and a hanging snorlax corpse is a good conversation piece.
I'd just like to be able to take it down in an emergency and not have to worry about the integrity of my bug-out bag.

So is it really that easy? Build the tanks and run air through them when you add a starter culture?
If that's all it takes, I'll try building a bioreactor too.

>>397523
It's not food-safe so I'd worry about the proximity. Great idea though.

>>397557
Not everyone can walk into a place and buy RTV. Ordering it online could make it the most expensive option, it's already massively overpriced.

>>395491
I like this.
It simplifies calibration and solves wear problems from friction braking.

A toner is meant to work a much longer distance. I use them regularly in between buildings. There a bit pricey if that's all your using it for though.

I just purchased this knife
>>366337
I haven't actually whittled since I was young. Anyone know what kind of wood is the best to work with? I assume softwood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFTz75_Ieqg

I'm going to build/buy THIS home but with two major adjustments:

1.) Combine toilet/sink with one of those japanese toilet/sink combos - like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDCq9iXm_8M

2.) I'd put a washer and dryer combo where the sink would go. Like the one in my picture. It's one machine but does both the washing and the drying w/o the need for a vent. Takes forever to do a load, but who fucking cares. No laundry mat trips! :)