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  1. ChrisLBren
    Ill call them Greg - thanks ! The manual is very poor so maybe they can help. There is a screw near the top of the unit that opens a door on the top - if you get a chance to take a quick photo that may really be helpful. I know the issue here is the height of the blades.
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    I think the blades aren’t high enough on the drum - the unit grabs the wood with the auto feed but doesn’t cut. So obviously the screws that set the blade shouldn’t be flush with the drum slot. I love this tool and am hoping to get it working again with the new blades
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    Any tips changing out the blades ? I got a new set and for some reason I’m having a difficult time getting them to the right height
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    Wow Im impressed - I didnt know how you would be able to pull off the friezes and you've done it ! Kudos !!!!!
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    Thanks for the feedback ! I read in the manual that the blades can be reversed if they are dull or simply replaced for 10 dollars. I agree Greg - I love this machine it works really well in conjunction with the Byrnes Thickness Sander but much more efficient to dimension wood.
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    Hey Group, Am very curious if anyone else who owns this machine has had issues with it leaving bite marks on wood. I am thinking I need new blades - when first purchased worked like a dream. Any feedback is appreciated, Chris
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    Hey Chuck - as a fellow small business owner - not sure if you want to open this can of worms - it’s seems like there may be more downside than upside with your time and investment Chris
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    Beautiful job on the planking ! I agree with you - the less is more approach works very well - heck I almost decided not to simulate caulking but have changed my mind there. No treenails for sure. Hopefully Ill be back in the shop this weekend after many honey dos to get the house ready for winter - which is coming early here in the Midwest. Kudos to a brilliantly executed model so far !!!
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    Try FED EX - Ive had this issue before - they seem to have the only machines to handle this without "fit to size"
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    Looking good Rusty !!!
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    Hey Group, About to hit a milestone next month and the wife is asking what I want. I really would love more time in the workshop - LOL. However probably another tool is probably an easier ask. Here's what Ive collected over the past few years (I use all of them). The major three Byrnes tools (saw, sander and thickness sander), Proxxon thickness planer, Dewalt Scroll Saw on Stand, Spindle Sander, Proxxon MF 70 Mill and a really nice set of Lie Neilsen chisels. Only thing i may be missing is a lathe ? Any suggestions are appreciated - Im a scratch builder with the occasion cheat from Syren Ship Models.
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    Nice work Rusty ? Are you building in all pear as well ? I had to swap out a few parts on my stem - hoping to get it together this weekend finally !
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    Well done !!!
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    Looking good my friend !!!!
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    We’re our own worst critics !!! Nice fix
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    Lou its trial and error - this is my third attempt on the stem to get the fit as close to where Im satisfied with the assembly. The flitch of French Pear I bought a couple of years ago is really nice. I had a local facility mill it to my specs for billets @ 3/8, 1/4 and 3/16 for 100 dollars - way cheaper than buying milled sheets. And you get consistency of color.
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    Who needs a laser cutter ? Keel cut out in three parts with my Dewalt Scroll saw - dead flat and true.
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    Congrats Kortes - beautiful job on one of my favorite subjects !!!!
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    Looks terrific ! I notice a lot of Russian Modelers use Black Hornbeam instead of Ebony. Is it easier to work with - it certainly looks great. Thanks, Chris
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    Wow - looks terrific !!!
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    Hey Chuck, Youre doing a beautiful job here - as Greg suggested - maybe try another finish. I do like the idea of either a shellac finish which the masters used - wouldnt be tough to learn that technique or sanding sealer for an unfinished look.... Regardless - nice work !!!
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    Looks terrific Marsalv I am also thinking of not adding the additional ports and build her as launched. I still need to finish my keel assembly ! Chris
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    Gorgeous model - congratulations !
  24. ChrisLBren
    Nice work - thanks for these close up shots of your keel - these are really helpful ! Have you decided whether your adding the extra gun ports or modeling her as launched ? Chris
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    Looks great Mark !!!

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