ChrisLBren
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ChrisLBren reacted to mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Do to too much RL, it's been slow going. But here's an update. I've finished "stocking the fore deck and the aft deck and added the timberheads and to the aftdeck, the railings also. I'm showing her with stubmasts as there's no place to do full masting and rigging and then have a place to display her. At least this way, I can have a proper display.
Still a ways to go yet with the works/carvings around the bow, the stern lights, etc.
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ChrisLBren reacted to ir3 in HMS Granado by ir3 - CAF - 1:48 - POF
All of the frames that sit directly on the keel, 8 - 45, are finished and the built-up bow frames are roughed in. It was nice that the frames 1 - 7 fit very nicely in the building jig and required very little adjusting of the slots in the jig for a good fit. Now to get the aft frames 46 - 53 installed. I didn't get a picture of frames 27 - 45 installed so next update will have all the frames shown.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Rustyj in Bandsaw Choice
I bought the JET and am very happy - now I have an entire array of saws without having to change any blades - the mini Preac, Jim Byrnes table saw, Dewalt Scroll 788, JET 10 inch Bandsaw and Dewalt 10 Inch Table Saw all suited to their various purposes in the shop. Fingers crossed I can focus on model building vs honey dos around the house !!!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bandsaw Choice
Thanks John - the instructions that came with the JET are crap - but I have almost assembled it and will check out this video. It feels more solid than the competitors - once I have it built I will share a review.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Bandsaw Choice
Thanks John - the instructions that came with the JET are crap - but I have almost assembled it and will check out this video. It feels more solid than the competitors - once I have it built I will share a review.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bandsaw Choice
I bought the JET and am very happy - now I have an entire array of saws without having to change any blades - the mini Preac, Jim Byrnes table saw, Dewalt Scroll 788, JET 10 inch Bandsaw and Dewalt 10 Inch Table Saw all suited to their various purposes in the shop. Fingers crossed I can focus on model building vs honey dos around the house !!!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bandsaw Choice
Honestly I dont want to spend an additional 600 dollars for the 14 inch Grizzly. From examining both machines the JET feels more solid - better fence and table than the Rikon and for my purposes of cutting 1 inch hardwood and under - it should be up for the job. I am not resawing. I think the key here is setting up the saw properly with the right blade.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bandsaw Choice
I will probably purchase the JET - it has the HP I need, a solid stand and a good fence.
I am not a golfer - they will spend 100s on a club for certain situations during the game. For me having the right tool and not having to adapt one that's not suited makes a lot of sense.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bandsaw Choice
Thanks for the responses. I already own a Dewalt 788 Scroll Saw (great for curves) along with a Byrnes Saw (and his other tools) and have a with a fully equipped shop including two mills (Proxxon and Taig) a Unimat Lathe and various sanders - thickness and oscillating etc. I am about to start on a fully framed build in 1/36 and want a saw that does not stall making precise straight cuts in 1/2 - 1 inch hardwood that is safe and handy (unlike my full size Dewalt 10 inch circular saw) which is a scary beast.
It would be great to have the ability to handle other household jobs (shelves for the wife and wainscotting etc) but accuracy for my ship modeling with a solid fence is most important.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bandsaw Choice
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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ChrisLBren got a reaction from davyboy in Bandsaw Choice
I will probably purchase the JET - it has the HP I need, a solid stand and a good fence.
I am not a golfer - they will spend 100s on a club for certain situations during the game. For me having the right tool and not having to adapt one that's not suited makes a lot of sense.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Bandsaw Choice
I bought the JET and am very happy - now I have an entire array of saws without having to change any blades - the mini Preac, Jim Byrnes table saw, Dewalt Scroll 788, JET 10 inch Bandsaw and Dewalt 10 Inch Table Saw all suited to their various purposes in the shop. Fingers crossed I can focus on model building vs honey dos around the house !!!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Bandsaw Choice
I bought the JET and am very happy - now I have an entire array of saws without having to change any blades - the mini Preac, Jim Byrnes table saw, Dewalt Scroll 788, JET 10 inch Bandsaw and Dewalt 10 Inch Table Saw all suited to their various purposes in the shop. Fingers crossed I can focus on model building vs honey dos around the house !!!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Bandsaw Choice
Honestly I dont want to spend an additional 600 dollars for the 14 inch Grizzly. From examining both machines the JET feels more solid - better fence and table than the Rikon and for my purposes of cutting 1 inch hardwood and under - it should be up for the job. I am not resawing. I think the key here is setting up the saw properly with the right blade.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Bandsaw Choice
I will probably purchase the JET - it has the HP I need, a solid stand and a good fence.
I am not a golfer - they will spend 100s on a club for certain situations during the game. For me having the right tool and not having to adapt one that's not suited makes a lot of sense.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Bandsaw Choice
Thanks for the responses. I already own a Dewalt 788 Scroll Saw (great for curves) along with a Byrnes Saw (and his other tools) and have a with a fully equipped shop including two mills (Proxxon and Taig) a Unimat Lathe and various sanders - thickness and oscillating etc. I am about to start on a fully framed build in 1/36 and want a saw that does not stall making precise straight cuts in 1/2 - 1 inch hardwood that is safe and handy (unlike my full size Dewalt 10 inch circular saw) which is a scary beast.
It would be great to have the ability to handle other household jobs (shelves for the wife and wainscotting etc) but accuracy for my ship modeling with a solid fence is most important.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from bruce d in Bandsaw Choice
Honestly I dont want to spend an additional 600 dollars for the 14 inch Grizzly. From examining both machines the JET feels more solid - better fence and table than the Rikon and for my purposes of cutting 1 inch hardwood and under - it should be up for the job. I am not resawing. I think the key here is setting up the saw properly with the right blade.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Bandsaw Choice
Honestly I dont want to spend an additional 600 dollars for the 14 inch Grizzly. From examining both machines the JET feels more solid - better fence and table than the Rikon and for my purposes of cutting 1 inch hardwood and under - it should be up for the job. I am not resawing. I think the key here is setting up the saw properly with the right blade.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from bruce d in Bandsaw Choice
I will probably purchase the JET - it has the HP I need, a solid stand and a good fence.
I am not a golfer - they will spend 100s on a club for certain situations during the game. For me having the right tool and not having to adapt one that's not suited makes a lot of sense.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from bruce d in Bandsaw Choice
Thanks for the responses. I already own a Dewalt 788 Scroll Saw (great for curves) along with a Byrnes Saw (and his other tools) and have a with a fully equipped shop including two mills (Proxxon and Taig) a Unimat Lathe and various sanders - thickness and oscillating etc. I am about to start on a fully framed build in 1/36 and want a saw that does not stall making precise straight cuts in 1/2 - 1 inch hardwood that is safe and handy (unlike my full size Dewalt 10 inch circular saw) which is a scary beast.
It would be great to have the ability to handle other household jobs (shelves for the wife and wainscotting etc) but accuracy for my ship modeling with a solid fence is most important.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from bruce d in Bandsaw Choice
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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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Bandsaw Choice
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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ChrisLBren reacted to No Idea in Le Rochefort by No Idea - 1/24th Scale - First POF Build
Wow - thanks druxey!
Thanks mate 👍
This is a bit of a nothing post below but sometimes I just love the simple things that are just so accurate. Two pins - a length of red cotton - dead centre the length of the hull. If only everything was this easy
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