Joe Prisk
@joeprisk.bsky.social
Engineer at Thinkmill (he/him)
🌲 in nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect
🚴 rides: Marin Nicaso+
joeprisk.co
🌲 in nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect
🚴 rides: Marin Nicaso+
joeprisk.co
🙅♂️ non-technical
💁♂️ technical adjacent
💁♂️ technical adjacent
March 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🙅♂️ non-technical
💁♂️ technical adjacent
💁♂️ technical adjacent
To finish, I buffed the surface with wax, creating a smoother, more satisfying result. Refinishing this table has been an ongoing experiment, but seeing it restored, and knowing I did it myself, makes it all worthwhile.
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
To finish, I buffed the surface with wax, creating a smoother, more satisfying result. Refinishing this table has been an ongoing experiment, but seeing it restored, and knowing I did it myself, makes it all worthwhile.
Fast forward a couple of years, and the finish had dulled and worn again. This time, I stepped up my game. Armed with a proper paint scraper and a spray bottle for the thinner, I stripped the lacquer much more efficiently.
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Fast forward a couple of years, and the finish had dulled and worn again. This time, I stepped up my game. Armed with a proper paint scraper and a spray bottle for the thinner, I stripped the lacquer much more efficiently.
Then, I sprayed on new lacquer with an aerosol can. Lacquer is fascinating to work with—it fuses with previous layers, so you can touch it up with thinner alone. The result was decent but left noticeable spray marks. The table was protected, but it wasn’t quite what I’d hoped for.
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Then, I sprayed on new lacquer with an aerosol can. Lacquer is fascinating to work with—it fuses with previous layers, so you can touch it up with thinner alone. The result was decent but left noticeable spray marks. The table was protected, but it wasn’t quite what I’d hoped for.
My first attempt, two years ago, was a learning experience. After figuring out it was lacquer, I picked up some lacquer thinner and got to work. Back then, my tools were basic. I wiped off the old lacquer, lightly sanded the surface, used steel wool, and cleared the dust with a tack cloth.
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
My first attempt, two years ago, was a learning experience. After figuring out it was lacquer, I picked up some lacquer thinner and got to work. Back then, my tools were basic. I wiped off the old lacquer, lightly sanded the surface, used steel wool, and cleared the dust with a tack cloth.
With young kids, I knew it would take a beating, so I wasn’t too worried. Plus, I thought, Why not try refinishing it myself?
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
With young kids, I knew it would take a beating, so I wasn’t too worried. Plus, I thought, Why not try refinishing it myself?
I bought this table five years ago for $150. It had a few blemishes, probably from sun exposure, and over time, the humid climate made its lacquer finish sticky and patchy. No wonder the previous owner let it go!
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
I bought this table five years ago for $150. It had a few blemishes, probably from sun exposure, and over time, the humid climate made its lacquer finish sticky and patchy. No wonder the previous owner let it go!
reminds me of Tesler's Theorem:
which states that “AI is whatever hasn't been done yet;” or, in another example, researcher Rodney Brooks said, "Every time we figure out a piece of AI, it stops being magical; we say, 'Oh, that's just a computation.
www.forbes.com/councils/for....
which states that “AI is whatever hasn't been done yet;” or, in another example, researcher Rodney Brooks said, "Every time we figure out a piece of AI, it stops being magical; we say, 'Oh, that's just a computation.
www.forbes.com/councils/for....
November 28, 2024 at 8:21 AM
reminds me of Tesler's Theorem:
which states that “AI is whatever hasn't been done yet;” or, in another example, researcher Rodney Brooks said, "Every time we figure out a piece of AI, it stops being magical; we say, 'Oh, that's just a computation.
www.forbes.com/councils/for....
which states that “AI is whatever hasn't been done yet;” or, in another example, researcher Rodney Brooks said, "Every time we figure out a piece of AI, it stops being magical; we say, 'Oh, that's just a computation.
www.forbes.com/councils/for....
very cool, I’d love to do it one day – all the best for your trip in March
November 28, 2024 at 7:45 AM
very cool, I’d love to do it one day – all the best for your trip in March
how long does that ride typically take?
November 27, 2024 at 9:38 PM
how long does that ride typically take?
the ioniq 9 hits all the notes
November 27, 2024 at 6:06 PM
the ioniq 9 hits all the notes
it kills me every time someone suggests using this floating label pattern
November 26, 2024 at 6:07 PM
it kills me every time someone suggests using this floating label pattern
It’s Saturday night and I’m making grilled cheese
November 23, 2024 at 4:18 AM
It’s Saturday night and I’m making grilled cheese
funny you should mention that – I had the same thought when I saw the backtick, safe to say I haven’t reached expert level mobile development
November 23, 2024 at 12:44 AM
funny you should mention that – I had the same thought when I saw the backtick, safe to say I haven’t reached expert level mobile development
Vim, used to hate it now I like it - not my daily driver but feeling more comfortable these days
November 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Vim, used to hate it now I like it - not my daily driver but feeling more comfortable these days
was thinking, if someone wrote “drafted by ChatGPT” it might also give the a competitive edge
November 22, 2024 at 6:33 PM
was thinking, if someone wrote “drafted by ChatGPT” it might also give the a competitive edge
yea exactly, throw in a few misspelled words for good measure 🤣
November 22, 2024 at 6:32 PM
yea exactly, throw in a few misspelled words for good measure 🤣