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I'm going with shellac to seal it because of it's quick drying time. Should I brush, pad, or rag it to apply it?

I just pulled the trigger on a Centipede 2' x 4' and the table top (MDF). I want to seal the top and have been searching for oil based polyurethanes (exterior) but haven't found one that says it's ok to thin. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance......

I posted the Power Tank/Ventoso digital gauge. They are pricey but I got a deal when I returned my old Power Tank gauge. The Ventoso gauge is the gold standard of TIG's. It screams quality. Well worth it if you want to splurge. Buy once, cry once.

I have a Ventoso Rubicon and it is the bee's knees. It is pricey and I got a deal on it by trading in my old Power Tank gauge. Everything about it screams quality. As far as accuracy is concerned, I can't speak to it. As long as you stay using the same gauge, even if it's off a bit, it'll be...

I almost finished another case. The p-n-p foam was new and did a light coat of Flex Seal. I ran out and will hit it with another coat tomorrow.

I was thinking about Kaizen foam.

Previously, I had sprayed the pick-n-pluck foam in my Apache cases with PlastiDip. It looked really good but it eventually failed after several years of use. This particular case required some rearranging and repair of the foam. After gluing in pieces of the foam, I used Flex Seal instead of the...

Replaced the original fuse holder with a Posi-Lock fuse holder with a 20a breaker. Used it once and no issues. So far so good.

That was without a load. Stock 265's airing up from 25psi to 32psi. Wasn't able to measure the amp draw because the gauge that was lent to me wasn't suitable for the application. I'll try using a 25a fuse and see where that leaves me. From what you guys have shared and read in other places...

These are the performance specs for the compressor. At 30 psi the chart states that it pulls 18a's. I'm also using 25' of hose as compared to the original 16', if that makes any significant difference (?). Battery voltage is 13.75v and at the connector it read. 13.74v, so the battery to...

Thanks guys! I'll check the voltage at the connection and report back. Yes, engine running.

I recently did some minor mods to my Viair 88p compressor. New gauge, swapped out the hose for a 25' Flexzilla hose, and replaced the battery clamps with a Anderson connector. I ran about 6' of 10AWG directly from the battery to another Anderson connector. The fuse blows after using the...

he digital Power Tank gauge is quite good and I'm really happy with it. Coupled with a Lock-n-Lube air chuck, it's the bee's knees. I was using the Haltec air chucks and they were good, but the Lock-n-Lube air chuck is even better. The only down side is that it's rather pricey.

A "list" of what I used..... 8 5/16 stainless steel washers Flex Seal spray black Plasti Dip spray black

Thanks. I sprayed the top, sides, and whatever would spray into where the foam was removed. Then top coated (when cured) with Plasti Dip. The Flex Seal and Plasti Dip treatment isn't just for aesthetics. It binds together the pick n pluck foam so it isn't as fragile. If this wasn't done, the...

The struts are 13#, 12" struts. The paracord loops are used with leashes (I fish from a kayak) to keep a rod from going overboard. I do have loops I made from 1/8" (or 3/32) bungee cord to secure 2 piece rods together (see photo below). The top 10mm ball stud mount is the same as the bottom. The...

I picked up a 9800 Apache case with the 25% off coupon to use for my fishing rods & reels during transport. To strengthen the pick n pluck foam after removing the appropriate foam, I first sprayed it with Flex Seal which goes on a lot heavier than Plasti Dip but produces a rougher surface. After...

Finished (for the time being). Skids are on and locking pins for the handles are installed. It's really easy to move around.

Mounted & functional. Looking to make telescoping/slide out handles.

I installed a top and then the planer. It works very well and beyond my expectations! I'm extremely pleased. I still need to make a bottom shelf, leg skids and conjure up something for an extended handle. So far I'm into this for about $25. Not too shabby.