2022 what did you do today?

[Longcruise]

And that explains why there are [probably  😀 ] no ciff divers in Norway?

I reached my final limit of dealing with CA and tip overlays.  Going back to epoxy.

[onetone]

Bue that is truly awesome!

[Buemaker]

Nobody have climbed the sheer wall, but you can walk up there by another route, but a tough one.Thousands of tourists from all over the world visit every year. Many come unprepared, bad shoes, clothing, stamina and have to be helped down again.

[Buggs]

Looks like some folks found an easier way down
I would be praying and checking my pants, before, during and after that descent

[Buggs]

Lets see, it's sunset so I think I can safely assess my day.......

I didn't do squat

It sure was a beautiful summer day though. Hope it was as nice for the rest of you all too!

Tomorrow I got some spraying to do

[Mad Max]

Where is Kirk?

[Buggs]

This morning I upcycled a CPAP machine. This was my Mother-in-law's. These things are hard to get rid of. You cant sell them cause they are prescription. You can give them to a recycler, but I would have to pay the shipping and then they are going to "refurbish" and sell it. Then I had an idea this morning.

My new fresh air supply respirator
I pulled all the intake/exhaust flaps off to get as much flow thru as possible. It works really well. It will be even better with a longer hose. Right now it almost has too much pressure and flow.
Honestly I don't know how anyone could sleep with one of these strapped to your face(not this mask). I have empathy for anybody with sleep apnea.

[wood carver 2]

Good idea there. If you can find a way to integrate an air filter, you can use it for dusty jobs, especially when working with exotic wood and fibreglass.
I paid a lot of money for a powered air filter helmet when I started getting sensitized to some types of wood.
Dave.

[Buggs]

It does have onboard filtration, but not much surface area. My plan is to add 20' of hose so I can place it outside the work area. I did a test with some PVC pipe scabbed on, and it pumped enough air to flow out the ports

[wood carver 2]

It may be less mobile than the expensive one, but in most small shops, it should work perfectly fine. You’ll most likely use it while working on a stationary machine like a lathe or a belt sander. If you need it to be more or less shop mobile, all you need is some kind of a wheeled cart and an extension cord.
Sure beats spending $1500. 😉
Dave.

[wood carver 2]

One thing I forgot. If you keep the air unit in one place and run a long hose, you might find the length of the hose could be annoying. It could catch on things or it’s weight might keep tugging on the mask as you move.
Dave.

[Longcruise]

How about a long cord and some straps to sling the unit on your back 🤔  ?

[flyonline]

This morning I upcycled a CPAP machine. This was my Mother-in-law's. These things are hard to get rid of. You cant sell them cause they are prescription. You can give them to a recycler, but I would have to pay the shipping and then they are going to "refurbish" and sell it. Then I had an idea this morning.

My new fresh air supply respirator
I pulled all the intake/exhaust flaps off to get as much flow thru as possible. It works really well. It will be even better with a longer hose. Right now it almost has too much pressure and flow.
Honestly I don't know how anyone could sleep with one of these strapped to your face(not this mask). I have empathy for anybody with sleep apnea.

From one who wore one for nearly 10 years....

Yes they suck, but so did waking up with a splitting headache like a hangover every day. I've since learnt to sleep in a better position and only wear it when it's really cold or dry so I don't get a sore throat.

A few observations from experience 
1. Your tube and mask will get damp and musty, you will probably need to clean/sterilise it occasionally (hot soapy water or I used 96% ethanol spray)
2. Make sure you keep it well away from any dust and dirt when not in use because of above, or you'll end up with gunk up your tube   
3. Having a mask wrenched off your face can be painful if the tube gets caught, it might pay to do something like the SCBA gear and run a hose to a belt mount/connector and then onto your air outlet (machine, fixed pipe, whatever). That way you could also disconnect if you need to temporarily without having to take it off
4. If the airflow is too much, you should be able to add an inline valve to restrict it. They're built to work against your out breath as well, so a bit of pressure shouldn't hurt it

When I first saw your post I thought it was about making a vacuum pump (I used an asthma nebuliser for a vacuum pump).

Steve

[Buggs]

Thanks for the suggestions and observations This is definitely a learning experience.
My main reason for this setup is to get my breathing air sourced away from my painting space. The two component finishes are so nasty, I can smell them even with with a fresh vapor cartridge. The hose attachment to the mask is a friction fit, so it pulls off a little too easy. I will need to have a strain relief, probably a strap at belt level. Hopefully I won't be dragging it too far, 6' max for any horizontal work.

I doubt I will use this for dusty work. I've got pretty good collection and filtration in my shop. I usually wear a half mask with the pink P100 filter discs.

I could probably use a vacuum pump to suck out some of my hot air

[Jeff tech]

I did some shooting today over at the range. Got me a brand new specially made for xx large hands tab. Rick Barbee made it. I'm really loving this tab. My groups have really tightened up a lot, left and rights. I knew the glove was causing some issues. I was using American leathers elk Big shot I even bought a smaller size to push and squeeze my fingers into it but it kept getting too big. So now I've switched to tab. Maybe the Buffalo hide would have been better choice. But I'm really digging this. Rick Barbee tab. Shooting my 68-in 42 lb Hackberry veneers over maple center. Core is Osage.

[Mad Max]

Nice shooting

[Buggs]

This was part of my exciting day, yesterday      Polishing plastic!

I know tooling and finishing are not the glamorous part of bowyering, but we all have to do it.

I've been using this polishing compound after rubbing out cured finishes. If you like high gloss finishes, it's worth taking one more step. I decided to see if it would work on the plastic lens of the respirator. The lens was not really scratched, more like foggy from being rubbed. It worked! So much better now. I was really aggressive too. I used a lot of pressure and speed.


I forgot to add that I waxed the lens also. I discovered it can help the plastic from getting scratched (bad example^). You can't use furniture wax, it's too soft, but most hard car waxes would work.

[Mad Max]

Nice
Let us know how it works out when spraying finish.

[Longcruise]

Put a leather wrap on this bow.  I'm kid of liking the way it shoots.  Debating whether or not to keep it.  I would prefer 47 ish draw though.

[Kirkll]

Where is Kirk?

I for one have been building bows….among other things. Today I’m working on getting a 3000# boat off a trailer single handed. Well I am using both hands, but I’m doing it alone.

I spent the morning checking with my neighbor up the road on welding schedule,  and then got the cribbing supports set under the stern/transom. I’ve got it jacked up and supported nicely under the motor mount stringers. This boat has a 4.3 liter V6 in it, so supporting it in the right place and distributing the weight is critical to doing this without damaging the hull.   

Now I know the question is…. Why on earth are you pulling the boat off the trailer?

Well actually…I’m not…... I’m pulling the trailer out from under the boat so I can give it some TLC and some paint. It’s an old trailer that needs a bunch of work, and isn’t the stock trailer either. I’m going to extend the bunks supporting the boat properly , and change the bow stop roller assembly so I can drive the boat right up on the trailer. Right now it’s a pain in the arse to get on the trailer, and I don’t like how it’s supported at all. Not trailer pics yet, but here are some bow pics.   Kirk

https://photos.app.goo.gl/VjtCzNW32U5RaP9H9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/678caRPFPP9awcGX8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JDuNb6dsoUapTjLW6