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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 14, 2016

Thanks for the advice everyone - after sleeping on it - I may hold off on the mill for now. I think a smarter investment is a high end set of chisels and a sharpening system. I've got my Byrnes Sanders/Table saw, a Preac Saw, a Wood River Spindle Sander and a Delta Scroll Saw. Eventually I will need to buy a lathe
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 14, 2016

Thanks for the input - actually the difference in price between the Microlux and Sherline is not that significant for me. I'm new to Mills and have never used one. I do notice that many people use them on fully framed builds - and I plan on being active in this hobby for awhile (Im 46). What would really be helpful is to understand which accessories I will need to get started. The first parts I will be building will be the keel and the frames.

I will also buy some high quality chisels and a sharpening system which can do the work of a mill by hand. It does seem to me that a mill will offer me more precision.

Thanks
Chris
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 14, 2016

Yikes - Ill clean it out - thanks for letting me know
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 14, 2016

Thanks for the feedback guys - does any one have an opinion on this mill ? Its 20 percent off at Micromark right now for approx 660.00

http://www.micromark.com/microlux-high-precision-heavy-duty-r8-miniature-milling-machine,9616.html
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 14, 2016

Hey Group
As I'm winding down Confederacy I'm gearing up for my next build. I already own all of Jim Byrnes tools and a spindle sander.

On the list is a mill - would love suggestions as to accessories (I understand Sherline may be the way to go), a lathe, and possibly a drill press (but won't mills have that capability?). I'm building in 1/48 or 1/36 scale - thanks !
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 14, 2016

Those are the brands I'm looking at Toni - I like Lie Nielsen and Stanleys as the cheaper option since they're both in Imperial - the Two Cherries are nice too
ChrisLBren got a reaction from druxey in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale October 29, 2016

Thanks guys - appreciate the kind words. Mike, i top coated three coats of Fiebings (buffed with a tshirt after ever coat) with Danish Oil - which gives it a slight luster that mimics ebony. Hope this helps,
Chris
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Captain Poison in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale June 4, 2017

Hey Group,
Back at it with Confederacy - all of the channels and chainplates are installed - now its back to the head timbers and finishing up the bow
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 14, 2016

Hey Greg,
My Delta does have a tilting table - so one less tool to buy...
ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 13, 2016

Thanks for the advice everyone - after sleeping on it - I may hold off on the mill for now. I think a smarter investment is a high end set of chisels and a sharpening system. I've got my Byrnes Sanders/Table saw, a Preac Saw, a Wood River Spindle Sander and a Delta Scroll Saw. Eventually I will need to buy a lathe
ChrisLBren got a reaction from druxey in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale October 29, 2016

Hey Group,
Back at it with Confederacy - all of the channels and chainplates are installed - now its back to the head timbers and finishing up the bow
ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 13, 2016

Hey Greg,
My Delta does have a tilting table - so one less tool to buy...
ChrisLBren got a reaction from WackoWolf in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 13, 2016

Thanks for the advice everyone - after sleeping on it - I may hold off on the mill for now. I think a smarter investment is a high end set of chisels and a sharpening system. I've got my Byrnes Sanders/Table saw, a Preac Saw, a Wood River Spindle Sander and a Delta Scroll Saw. Eventually I will need to buy a lathe
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Dubz in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale October 15, 2016

Hey Group,
Back at it with Confederacy - all of the channels and chainplates are installed - now its back to the head timbers and finishing up the bow
ChrisLBren got a reaction from dgbot in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 12, 2016

Thanks for the advice everyone - after sleeping on it - I may hold off on the mill for now. I think a smarter investment is a high end set of chisels and a sharpening system. I've got my Byrnes Sanders/Table saw, a Preac Saw, a Wood River Spindle Sander and a Delta Scroll Saw. Eventually I will need to buy a lathe
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 12, 2016

Thanks for the advice everyone - after sleeping on it - I may hold off on the mill for now. I think a smarter investment is a high end set of chisels and a sharpening system. I've got my Byrnes Sanders/Table saw, a Preac Saw, a Wood River Spindle Sander and a Delta Scroll Saw. Eventually I will need to buy a lathe
ChrisLBren got a reaction from ASAT in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 12, 2016

Thanks for the advice everyone - after sleeping on it - I may hold off on the mill for now. I think a smarter investment is a high end set of chisels and a sharpening system. I've got my Byrnes Sanders/Table saw, a Preac Saw, a Wood River Spindle Sander and a Delta Scroll Saw. Eventually I will need to buy a lathe
ChrisLBren reacted to tlevine in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 12, 2016

As a mill neophyte I will tell you my approach to purchasing a mill and its accessories.

First, I held off buying one as long as I could. As already mentioned, both the mill and its accessories are expensive. I finally broke down when it was time to make the capstan for Atalanta. I knew there was no way I could accurately do it any other way. I felt Sherline was the only way to go after reading all of the comments and having previous experience with their lathe. Next, I decided what my "must have right now" accessories were. Everyone has different needs and there is no point in purchasing items that will gather dust. As I learn more and expand my skills I will assuredly buy more accessories. My list is as follows:
sensitive drill (turns the mill into a dead accurate, pin-vise equipped drill press) mill vise rotary table tilt table assorted mills and collets to accept them 4-jaw self-centering chuck I hope this is of some help.
ChrisLBren reacted to dgbot in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 12, 2016

I have found the Sherine more than adequate. for what I have done. From brass ,wood, to steel. As was stated before it is not designed for heavy production . I remember a rush job where we had to work some steel. However our LeBlond blew something so they asked me to work on it at home. I was able to turn it to shape but the job took awhile. The Leblond had the power where I could hog the material quite a bit to save time. On the Sherline I had to take minot cuts to get the job done. Remember this is a hobby for pleasure. and The tools you use will do the job if you take your time and learn how to use them efficiently. As Tim Allen would say MORE POWER not
David B
ChrisLBren reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 12, 2016

Size for a lathe or a mill in model ship building is not a matter because you work on woods mainly and on few occasions on brass .
Proxxon is the only one that I know who qualify for Speed for the mills because of the speed. Of course you can mill at 5000 rpm but in comparison
it is like finishing at #80 in comparison with #600, wood particles will also be smaller and it will chip less.

Unless you want to mill aluminum or harder materials, tool room machines are not required.
The difference between a miniature lathe and a toolroom lathe is a pass of .001'' in comparison of .01'', 10 times faster

A mill is not really necessary, you can easily go without it. To use it to make notches is not a real good thing, it needs a longer time to do it because it leaves round corners, it faster to do it by hand only.

For the lathe it is a different story; it would be harder to go without a lathe for a model ship builder, the cheapest alternative being to use a drill.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Dubz in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale October 15, 2016

Thanks guys - appreciate the kind words. Mike, i top coated three coats of Fiebings (buffed with a tshirt after ever coat) with Danish Oil - which gives it a slight luster that mimics ebony. Hope this helps,
Chris
ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 12, 2016

Thanks for the input - actually the difference in price between the Microlux and Sherline is not that significant for me. I'm new to Mills and have never used one. I do notice that many people use them on fully framed builds - and I plan on being active in this hobby for awhile (Im 46). What would really be helpful is to understand which accessories I will need to get started. The first parts I will be building will be the keel and the frames.

I will also buy some high quality chisels and a sharpening system which can do the work of a mill by hand. It does seem to me that a mill will offer me more precision.

Thanks
Chris
ChrisLBren got a reaction from tlevine in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale October 13, 2016

Hey Group,
Back at it with Confederacy - all of the channels and chainplates are installed - now its back to the head timbers and finishing up the bow
ChrisLBren got a reaction from tlevine in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale October 13, 2016

Thanks guys - appreciate the kind words. Mike, i top coated three coats of Fiebings (buffed with a tshirt after ever coat) with Danish Oil - which gives it a slight luster that mimics ebony. Hope this helps,
Chris
ChrisLBren got a reaction from WackoWolf in Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build October 11, 2016

Thanks for the input - actually the difference in price between the Microlux and Sherline is not that significant for me. I'm new to Mills and have never used one. I do notice that many people use them on fully framed builds - and I plan on being active in this hobby for awhile (Im 46). What would really be helpful is to understand which accessories I will need to get started. The first parts I will be building will be the keel and the frames.

I will also buy some high quality chisels and a sharpening system which can do the work of a mill by hand. It does seem to me that a mill will offer me more precision.

Thanks
Chris

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