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Old 02-05-2023, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mooty
any for sale?
Yes. Just getting started in that direction. Serrendipitous hobby started by the wildfire, but now that I've dropped a couple GT3's worth of $$ on tools, need to start recouping some CapEx. PM me if interested.

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What are you sealing it with?

Ya, that is some mighty fine tight ringage.....effin love it...
I am torn between a simple water-based clear sealant and full-on epoxy. I'll probably do both. Not a big fan of toxics in my house, but the market really likes what people are doing with epoxy and live edge.
Old 02-05-2023, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wkf94025
Yes. Just getting started in that direction. Serrendipitous hobby started by the wildfire, but now that I've dropped a couple GT3's worth of $$ on tools, need to start recouping some CapEx. PM me if interested.



I am torn between a simple water-based clear sealant and full-on epoxy. I'll probably do both. Not a big fan of toxics in my house, but the market really likes what people are doing with epoxy and live edge.
My wife's grandfather, told me to use Tung oil in the 80's when I was restoring a maple rocker.
Just built (three years ago) a redwood slab dining room table (42 x 104) and was gonna use epoxy, but a cousin of mine (who is a furniture builder, high end) told me to use.....tung oil. So I did. I've only resealed it once in three years but from what I know I'm supposed to reseal it every year. It gets used quite a bit.

Paid 500 for the slab up in Occidental, 300 for the steel legs on Etsy, and about 200 in sandpaper and oil. And about two to three weeks, an hour here couple hours there, to complete.....

Cant load pics from my Mac for what ever reason right now....
Old 02-05-2023, 01:35 PM
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Guys on the woodworking forum said tung oil is the best if you want to avoid toxic formulations.
Old 02-06-2023, 12:55 AM
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since we're discussing value of porsches.. i thought I'd chime to mention that I probably crashed a 993 over 30-40 times last weekend.. into a snow bank at the arctic circle. i attended Kalmar Automotive's ice-driving school in Finland, where we had specially prepped Porsches on 27mm metal stud WRC spec tires. Unlike most schools where "preserve the car" is all you hear.. here, it was "go past your limits, that's the only way you will learn". truly great instructors, amazing grip from these very special tires, met some special people and i must say, i learned a lot about driving sideways on ice.

made a little video and a few pics of us trashing the value of these classic 911's.


I can't recommend Jan Kalmar's school and adventure courses enough.. if you decide to attend, please drop my name.








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Old 02-06-2023, 07:54 PM
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That looks like a barrel of fun @CAlexio Thanks for the video

s'pose I shouldn't leave RL best thread without making a contribution ...

Drove GT4 Clubsport @ Portimao 2 weeks back...






Come home for antiques roadshow...


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Originally Posted by wkf94025
Yes. Just getting started in that direction. Serrendipitous hobby started by the wildfire, but now that I've dropped a couple GT3's worth of $$ on tools, need to start recouping some CapEx. PM me if interested.



I am torn between a simple water-based clear sealant and full-on epoxy. I'll probably do both. Not a big fan of toxics in my house, but the market really likes what people are doing with epoxy and live edge.
@mooty we should stop by his shop to check it out the stuff.
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Originally Posted by jimmymoO
@mooty we should stop by his shop to check it out the stuff.
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
since we're discussing value of porsches.. i thought I'd chime to mention that I probably crashed a 993 over 30-40 times last weekend.. into a snow bank at the arctic circle. i attended Kalmar Automotive's ice-driving school in Finland, where we had specially prepped Porsches on 27mm metal stud WRC spec tires. Unlike most schools where "preserve the car" is all you hear.. here, it was "go past your limits, that's the only way you will learn". truly great instructors, amazing grip from these very special tires, met some special people and i must say, i learned a lot about driving sideways on ice.

made a little video and a few pics of us trashing the value of these classic 911's.


I can't recommend Jan Kalmar's school and adventure courses enough.. if you decide to attend, please drop my name.







I love this. So awesome!
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12xxx miles
trip to LA, at hotel...
porter came up "sir, will u park yourself or valet"
I am in a hurry, threw him key "valet"...
he hopped in then climbs out right away...
"sir, we don't drive manual.. you can park it up at street level at entrance...."

HA...




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Old 02-15-2023, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mooty
12xxx miles
trip to LA, at hotel...
porter came up "sir, will u park yourself or valet"
I am in a hurry, threw him key "valet"...
he hopped in then climbs out right away...
"sir, we don't drive manual.. you can park it up at street level at entrance...."

HA...



Beauty! So its true what they say a 3 pedal car is the best anti-theft device LOL
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Old 02-18-2023, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
12xxx miles
I know you like it, but I'm still surprised by this mileage. Really that much better than 991 eh?
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Originally Posted by mooty
12xxx miles...
Originally Posted by MovingChicane
I know you like it, but I'm still surprised by this mileage. Really that much better than 991 eh?
Is the high mileage a gauge of how truly great the 992 GT3 is as a sports car and pure performance machine, or is the high mileage proof that the 992 GT3 is a great Grand Touring car that begs to be taken on long journeys due to its comfort and supple ride characteristics??? LOL
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Having nothing to do with GT3's, coffee, food or cycling...
Two trailer loads, approximately 20,000# total. Can't wait to dig in...


Redwood beasts en route to a second life as live edge slab tables, Adirondack chairs, etc.
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Originally Posted by wkf94025
Having nothing to do with GT3's, coffee, food or cycling...
Two trailer loads, approximately 20,000# total. Can't wait to dig in...


Redwood beasts en route to a second life as live edge slab tables, Adirondack chairs, etc.
Oh man! I gotta stop by to check it out. Always fascinated with wood works! When are you doing some work I can stop by to check it out?


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