ChrisLBren
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Hey Group, I am finally about to buy a bandsaw - keep in mind I have my cabinet maker cuts my wood to spec - so I am not cutting more than 1 inch thick nor am I resawing. I have narrowed it down to these two models - both under 600 dollars. I do like the flexibility of the Jet for other non ship building projects and the 1/2 HP with a solid fence. However the Rikon has less horsepower with 1/3 HP but is 200 dollars cheaper. It does get better reviews though. Any feedback is appreciated. Jet® JWB-10 Open Stand 10'' Bandsaw | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware RIKON 10-305 Bandsaw With Fence, 10-Inch - Power Band Saws - Amazon.com
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Hi Group, Hoping to get some tips here. I know this saw is designed very well, however I am having problems. I recently replaced both the blade and the belt, and I am still barely able to cut 1/4 inch pear wood with it. 6 inches into the cut it stalls. I am sure I am doing something wrong here. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks to everyone's tips on the thickness sander it now works like a dream - hoping I can figure out the saw. -
Looks really nice ! Is the black planking painted, dyed or ebony used ? Nice work !
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Thanks for all of the responses - both ships are on their way to their new homes.
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Hi Mark, Please share what blade you bought from Martindale for standard ripping of planks and also for stock thicker than 1/4. I have adjusted my fence quite a bit per instruction and still get stalling in anything much over 1/4 depending on the length of the cut. This is one of the main reasons I want to buy a band saw. Thanks Chris
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The Winnie is now spoken for. The Wappen Von Hamburg still needs a home. Thanks ! Chris
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Postage to FL shouldnt be bad. The keel was assembled with my stash of Swiss Pear - should blend nicely with the cherry package. Let me know
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Gentleman - clearing the decks for the next project along with my LGV and I will never get to these. They are looking for a home. You pay for the shipping from Illinois and make a donation to the NRG and they are yours. Wappen hull is complete as are the kits contents and Chucks Winnie is ready for the gunport framing with the cherry included in stage 2 along with the boxwood carvings. Contact me with any questions.
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Hey Group, I found a new hardwood dealer in the Northwest Suburbs offering dimensioned Black Cherry with the hope of having a local source/easy access. Here are the results of two samples, the Pear lumber I currently own and Cherry sample sanded and finished with one coat of pure tung oil. The Cherry is pretty but much darker and figured - more appropriate for furniture than ship building in my opinion. I decided to order another flitch of Pear for 300 dollars and have my cabinet maker break it down into 1/2 inch billets for 100 dollars for the hours worth of work. I really don't want to resaw boards and worry about the dust and floor space of a larger 14 inch bandsaw - so I will probably go ahead and buy the 10 inch Grizzly or Jet which should be sufficient for my needs cutting 1 inch thick or less hardwood. Send me a PM if anyone is interested in the Hardwood Dealer here in Chicagoland. They also offer Walnut, Cherry and Hard Maple. Nice guys.
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Guys dont tell me this !!! I am very concerned about the accuracy of my parts once I raise the frames on my LGV. My frames and rising wood could have been much more accurate had I cut them out with my TAIG vs the Proxxon. Nice technique Mark - Ill have to use this tip.
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F4U-1A Corsair by DocRob - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/32
ChrisLBren replied to DocRob's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Simply amazing - one of the best aircraft models I've ever seen. Congrats -
Looks terrific Mark !!!!!
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Stay with it - good to hear they are sending you some additional parts. I too get frustrated with my builds - sometimes its good to walk away and get some perspective.
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Band Saw Recommendations
ChrisLBren replied to ChrisLBren's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Thanks for all of the replies - I will check out all of the recommendations. Merry Xmas to everyone. As far as the Bandsaw requirements I'm interested in ripping boards into 1/2 and 9/32 billets for a certain French Frigate in 1/36. Because of the amount of wood required (a monster at 5 feet 7 inches unrigged) - I want to be able to do this in house. I believe a good band saw in conjunction with my DeWalt Table saw should do the trick. The TAIG Mill is a dream machine to work with - much more accurate than the Proxxon MF70. Part of me wishes I could re do all of the keel and frame parts on the Big Belly with it. I want a Bandsaw of the same quality as the TAIG and Byrnes tools - you do get what you pay for. Best, Chris -
Hello Group, With the addition of my Taig Mill, Emco Unimat 3 as my metal lathe, I am thinking I need one more tool - a bandsaw to reduce lumber before final dimensioning with my Brynes tools. Thoughts please - ideally I would like to be able to reduce 1 inch thick board to dimensions needed for our hobby. My local cabinet maker is great - however I would like the ability to do this in house in my basement. Christmas is a great time to buy more tools Happy Holidays everyone !!!!
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Congrats Mark !!!!!
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La Palme by Tobias - 1:36 - POF
ChrisLBren replied to Tobias's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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F4U-1A Corsair by DocRob - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/32
ChrisLBren replied to DocRob's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
This looks fantastic - I can't believe what some of you guys can do with plastic models. Awe inspiring !!!! -
Wow this will be fun to watch - I am building this ship in 1/36th and love the larger dimensions. At 1/24th will be incredible. There is currently a build log on the Ancre site for a build in 1/24. If you havent seen it - its worth checking out.
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Nice work !!!!! Also I noticed you have a Foredom - mine arrives tomorrow and hopefully will help with the stern parts !
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ancre Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
ChrisLBren replied to ChrisLBren's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Probably the most difficult part to produce so far - Wing Transom. I used every tool in my shop (mill, all the sanders and chisels). I left off the dove tails in the rear of the part as it may make aligning the legs of the stern trickier later. They really aren't necessary for the structure and the risk of screwing up my third attempt at this part isn't worth it !
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ancre Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
ChrisLBren replied to ChrisLBren's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thanks Greg ! Yes I am - my schedule is grab some coffee and work 430am-630am while everyone else in the family is asleep (my workshop is in the basement which helps with the noise) I really treasure this time doing a little everyday and just enjoying the process to begin my day.
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