Jesse Notes
Despite what Jamie will tell you, I'm just a glorified helper boy with "handsome arms" that knows his way around a tape measure. I don't have a workshop, I don't have years of experience in wood working, and I buy a new tool while doing every project, because my tool selection list is about as short as my attention span and temper. We're both learning as we go and for every completed project to be proud of, there's a fist-shaped hole or thrown tool to regret.
The point of "Jesse Notes" is for me to provide little tips and tricks that might not be thought about during the planning stage. I learned the hard way; hopefully these will save your sanity, while giving you a giggle.
Cedar Shower Floor
Supplies List:
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1x3 12ft cedar planks
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2x2 redwood balusters
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hand saw and miter box
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Varathane "Red Oak" Classic Stain
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Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethan in a satin finish
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Watco Teak Oil
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Liquid Nails
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18v Ryobi Finish Nailer
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1 1/4" nails
Hardwood Floor Refinish
Supplies List:
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Orbital Sander (rented from Home Depot)
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Sandpaper: 24, 60, 80, 120 grit
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Mouse & Square hand sander w/ 60, 80, 120 grit paper
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Varathane Premium Stain in "Kona"
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Watco Tung Oil
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Quarter Round
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Trim Nails
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Cedar Shiplap Ceiling
Supplies List:
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1x8 8ft cedar shiplap boards
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Mouse sander with 60 and 120 sand paper
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Varathane Classic Wood Stain in "Red Oak"
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Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane in a Satin finish
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Paint brushes and cotton cloths
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Liquid Nails
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Ryobi 18v finish nailer
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16 gage 2 1/2" nails
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Skill saw(our the more appropriate chop saw was with my father in law at the time)
Boxcar Shelves
Supplies List:
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Boxcar Flooring
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Mouse sander w/ 120 grit paper
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Varathane Premium Stain in "Kona"
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Varathane Polyurethane
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Shelf brackets
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Drywall anchors
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