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I agree with Doug about quarter sawn wood. But if you can't do that, be sure to coat all sides with the same finish. Not finishing the bottom or gluing a different species of wood on one side will almost certainly make them cup. Whatever you do to the top, do to the bottom. The Titan is IMO the best HVLP on the market. That Bubinga grain just dances. Absolutely gorgeous!

You owe me 5 minutes of my life back!

That's funny. It has nothing in common with Northern Exposure, but since series about Alaska (withstanding reality shows, which really have nothing to do with reality) are rare, the comparisons will abound certainly. I imagine the show will be more fun for myself, because of the buildings and locations that I know well. Same can be said of the local viewpoints, which they've actually captured well. It does make me homesick, so hopefully they'll film in winter to break that spell. 😁

Damn, that's hot!

Oh, I thought that was a home made grinding pad. I used it to level my concrete step. It worked great, but no cookies under it?

I should have known you'd have taken a pic. Makes me hungry again.

This seems to be pretty well done. With the added bonus of actually being filmed in Anchorage. I recognize all of the buildings and locations. Even filming inside The Captain Cook hotel, where I once worked.

This is the 5 ply copper core set that I own and love. It's not my first set of Costco, Kirkland brand 5 ply stainless cookware though. I purchased a set in 1997 and loved and used that set until 2017. It was in fantastic condition even then, and probably still is, the only problem being it was strewn all over South Texas by hurricane Harvey (no relation to Shelly). In 1992 I was commercial fishing in the Bering Sea. I was making good money and decided to treat myself to a set of All Clad cookware. I believe it was an 8 piece set, and if memory serves I paid about $1,200. I did love that cookware! But when I moved from San Francisco back to Alaska in 1994, I sold the set to my roommate, who also loved them. 3 years later, seeing the set at Costco for under $200, I thought they would be no match for the All Clad, but my wallet wasn't as flush at that time. As it turned out I thought they were as good as the All Clad, still do. But this new set is even better, with the copper core. And pretty sexy looking if I do say so. I can't recommend this set of Cookware enough, and there is absolutely a cult following from many chefs across the country. Oh yeah, 25 years later, and with a copper core, still under $200!

I used an enameled cast iron dutch oven to make Cauliflower Au Gratin. This particular dutch oven is not a $350 Le Creuset or Staub. It's a $45 Amazon Basics. Is it as good as the big $ Le Creuset... Probably not, but I've used it quite a lot in the 3 years I've had it, and I'm pretty impressed with it. I do plan on buying the smaller version.

Forgot to take pic after baking, but it looked and tasted pretty good. Al cooked some different gourmet sausages, and it was a fantastic pairing.

Almost missed this one. Have a fantastic Birthday Marc! I remember when your first child was born. And you were the first person in this forum that I came out to in person. We've built some amazing projects together, and I consider you and your family among my closest friends!

Bacon + cocoon = bacoon.

I can't understand it? The FedEx guy either ate the cookies I'm certain you sent, or Brent somehow intervened?

Sounds like explosive lunch meat. Looks incredible.

Making Cauliflower Au Gratin for the first time. I successfully made a smooth Bechamel sauce. Then turned that into a Mornay sauce. Blanched my Cauliflower florets. Combined all and refrigerated until time to bake for dinner at DOTU's this evening. Three cheeses. Mozzarella, Monterey Jack and Parmigiano. I'm sure it will look better after baking.

He's right. An American single portion will feed a family of 6 in Europe.

I just ate, and yet you've made me hungry!

Happy Birthday Dusty!

RIP Barri.

Adjusting to get minimal Snipe is well worth it.

I don't like to plane anything less than about 20". That's just a personal comfort zone. If I have to plane short boards, I like to tape them to a longer piece of MDF, with double sided tape.

Uhm, I choose to sleep alone, and I personally love sleeping alone (alone meaning me sleeping in Suzy's bed), and would be happy putting effort into a bed for one human and one dog 97% of the time.

Hey Doug, I found the perfect project for you.

How would you feel if Daffy were in that lineup? Or worse yet, Huey Dewey or Louie?