I did wind up taking his suggestion and ran a 4mm dowel through the top part of the stand to give the upper fins a little more stability, and glued those into place. (Good call!)
Also got a chance to use the Engrave function in the GFUI to try to create a little pocket for the dowel. It takes multiple passes, but was definitely workable for a shallow mortise and tenon.
I’m tickled pink with how it turned out in the Maple and Walnut Proofgrade (1/8") ply. One thing that doesn’t get mentioned very often, but it makes a big difference in post-processing time, is that the Proofgrade has a slight satin finish already applied - you don’t really have to varnish it. It looks great without it and wipes off clean. (Making it great for kitchen pieces that might get splashed a bit.)
And it works! (My countertop is ever so much neater now.)
Update: Yeah, you want to go ahead and seal it. It lasted for about a year and a half but eventually the buildup of drips from the sponge caused the bottom to swell slightly. It still worked, but it looked a little strange so I pitched it.
Outdoor pinball machines in the yard. Would need a waterproof case and be easy to clean. Anti-glare glass would probably be necessary as well. I like this idea.
Exactly what I was thinking. Since it is ply - wouldn’t water cause it to possible swell? Even if not urethane based, what if maybe some waxed based finish on the sides somewhat to protect from water splashes/humidity.
I could always hit it with some lemon pledge or car wax if I was concerned about it - or hit the edges with some dilute Elmers.
I’m not too worried about it. (I don’t plan to run it through the dishwasher.)
Chuckle! Those are my Grow Boxes in some little wheelbarrow things that hubs made for them. Lets us wheel them into the garage in the winter to save the harvest. (Didn’t grow anything this year but some kale and a few green onions.)
another day, another new idea to cut. Love it.
