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For what it's worth, I would never use basswood for anything but filler. When I was working on the NRG planking half hull, I had alot of problems with the basswood planking. I switched to yellow cedar and was much happier. It is relatively inexpensive and soft like basswood, but slightly harder. I find it works better than BW and finishes VERY nicely.
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Yo! It's my Philly suburbs upbringing.
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Use Renaissance (conservators') wax.
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When will this beastie be available for purchase?
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I am a long time PRIME member already. Price is above and beyond that.
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Upon checking Prime, I see it is available, but I would either have to rent at $.99 for 4 episodes or buy at $.99 per episode. If you buy full 'season' it is about $20.
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And now...
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I wasn't aware that there were paddle wheelers in the middle ages. 😁
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Chuck, What did you use as a container?
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Mini Bench Drill Press
Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Sure, if I had the equipment to do that. But then I probably would not need the press we are discussing. Easier to spend the $10 at Amazon. -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I don't think the flex difference between an 8 inch half inch diameter steel rod and a 12 inch rod will be significant, at least for what I am working on. -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I missed your comment about the rods on Amazon. I'll check them out. -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
No worries. thanks. The posts I have mic out at .508"/12.9mm x 12". Would it fit? -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Were you able to determine if the vertical post could be removed/replaced? -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Bob, Agree with all. I may check with Larry to see what collar options he has. Alternatively, I may just mount my older corded Dremel (I recently found while cleaning) that is symmetric. But, since one can never have too many tools, I am still eyeing the set--up Gregory is trying out. -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a Dremel drill press from Vanda-Lay (MSW sponsor). It is a great piece of equipment but is designed for older models of Dremel that were more symmetric. I am having trouble ensuring accurate alignment when I change out the drill. Most times it works fine, but with real precision, even 'a little off' is not good enough.. I got extended posts for my Vanda-Lay press. I believe they are 1/2" diameter. 12mm is .47" That may be an option. Larry at Vanda=lay sells those separately. -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
If this was made of wood, no problem. Metal is not my forte. Where would one get one? What is the diameter of the post? -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
The vertical shaft (?) on the original press is only 8.66 inches. At 5.31 inches in height, will this rotary table fit? -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Did you attach a vice to it, or s all your work free standing? -
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Chuck Seiler replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
TWO WEEKS LATER... Have you had opportunity to use the press more since last posting? Any further revelations? -
My error. You mentioned you were working with 1/32" material and my thought was you needed a blade smaller than that. I missed the fact that you wanted to make dadoes...which would have required the 1/32 blade. Personally, I use slotting blades because that is what the saw originally came with. They work for me and I am a creature of habit.
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