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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Lathe Question April 26

Thanks guys - I can get a nice Taig lathe for my purposes around 700 with the power feed function and same collets the Mill uses. I also really want to find a good DRO for my Taig Mill. Thats the one advantage Sherline has over the Taig by offering that option as an install in my opinion.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Lathe Question April 26

Hi Group,

I purchased an Emco Unimat 3 with an extra motor and milling attachment a few years ago from a fellow member and never set it up. Last year I purchased a Taig Mill and love it - its sturdy and powerful with a long bed. It was ready right out of the box without any modifications and has been used extensively on my Le Gros Ventre build.

I am considering selling the Unimat on ebay and buying a new metal lathe - not only for ship building but also to turn wooden pens for clients. I am leaning towards another Taig However I am curious about the Sherline as I have heard its a terrific lathe. I am new at wood and metal turning so want one thats a good intro model I can grow with.

Thanks for any opinions here.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from thibaultron in Avoiding Chipping while Milling Hardwood April 26

Hey Group,
I am wondering if there is a full proof way to avoid this. I am notching pearwood using a mill and sometimes experience chipping on the cut. Right now my mill is set at a high speed at 10000 RPM and I am using new mill bits. Do I need to reduce speed here or just making many small passes at a time for each notch ?
Thanks !
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Avoiding Chipping while Milling Hardwood April 26

Hey Group,
I am wondering if there is a full proof way to avoid this. I am notching pearwood using a mill and sometimes experience chipping on the cut. Right now my mill is set at a high speed at 10000 RPM and I am using new mill bits. Do I need to reduce speed here or just making many small passes at a time for each notch ?
Thanks !
ChrisLBren reacted to Chuck in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build April 25

I have reached another small milestone. All of the below deck fittings and cabins are completed. The gun deck is fully framed as well. Next up I will start planking the inboard bulwarks. That should make a huge difference.

I hope to see many of you this weekend at the New London show. It should be a very enjoyable weekend. I am looking forward to it.

Chuck
ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Lathe Question April 24

Thanks guys - I can get a nice Taig lathe for my purposes around 700 with the power feed function and same collets the Mill uses. I also really want to find a good DRO for my Taig Mill. Thats the one advantage Sherline has over the Taig by offering that option as an install in my opinion.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Lathe Question April 24

Thanks guys - I can get a nice Taig lathe for my purposes around 700 with the power feed function and same collets the Mill uses. I also really want to find a good DRO for my Taig Mill. Thats the one advantage Sherline has over the Taig by offering that option as an install in my opinion.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Lathe Question April 23

Hi Group,

I purchased an Emco Unimat 3 with an extra motor and milling attachment a few years ago from a fellow member and never set it up. Last year I purchased a Taig Mill and love it - its sturdy and powerful with a long bed. It was ready right out of the box without any modifications and has been used extensively on my Le Gros Ventre build.

I am considering selling the Unimat on ebay and buying a new metal lathe - not only for ship building but also to turn wooden pens for clients. I am leaning towards another Taig However I am curious about the Sherline as I have heard its a terrific lathe. I am new at wood and metal turning so want one thats a good intro model I can grow with.

Thanks for any opinions here.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Keith Black in Lathe Question April 23

Hi Group,

I purchased an Emco Unimat 3 with an extra motor and milling attachment a few years ago from a fellow member and never set it up. Last year I purchased a Taig Mill and love it - its sturdy and powerful with a long bed. It was ready right out of the box without any modifications and has been used extensively on my Le Gros Ventre build.

I am considering selling the Unimat on ebay and buying a new metal lathe - not only for ship building but also to turn wooden pens for clients. I am leaning towards another Taig However I am curious about the Sherline as I have heard its a terrific lathe. I am new at wood and metal turning so want one thats a good intro model I can grow with.

Thanks for any opinions here.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Lathe Question April 23

Hi Group,

I purchased an Emco Unimat 3 with an extra motor and milling attachment a few years ago from a fellow member and never set it up. Last year I purchased a Taig Mill and love it - its sturdy and powerful with a long bed. It was ready right out of the box without any modifications and has been used extensively on my Le Gros Ventre build.

I am considering selling the Unimat on ebay and buying a new metal lathe - not only for ship building but also to turn wooden pens for clients. I am leaning towards another Taig However I am curious about the Sherline as I have heard its a terrific lathe. I am new at wood and metal turning so want one thats a good intro model I can grow with.

Thanks for any opinions here.
ChrisLBren reacted to matiz in HMS EURYALUS by Matiz - FINISHED - scale 1:56 April 19

Hi ☺️

last photos before putting the glass on the model
ChrisLBren reacted to marsalv in LˇAmarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF April 16

Hello everyone.
Last year I successfully completed the construction of the Le Gros Ventre model according to Gerard Delacroix's monograph and I chose L'Amarante as the next model (also according to GD's monograph). I started the construction of the POF at the end of last year and will gradually publish photos from the construction process here.
First, I made a jig for installing the individual frames on the keel and started assembling the keel.
ChrisLBren reacted to giampieroricci in HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert April 15

The channels:
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Knocklouder in OcCre HMS Victory Limited edition March 23

That model looks terrible in my opinion - a bastardized attempt at accurate construction. Build the Caldercraft model or Chris's design with Amati if it ever sees the light of day
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Ondras71 in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36 March 22

Good morning Group,

After some spending some time in the doldrums, I have restarted Le Gros Ventre and spent the past month working on this assembly. I probably built each part a half dozen times...

Decisions, do I begin the installation of the frames or tackle the other really tough part of the build, the hawse extensions?
ChrisLBren got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36 March 13

Good morning Group,

After some spending some time in the doldrums, I have restarted Le Gros Ventre and spent the past month working on this assembly. I probably built each part a half dozen times...

Decisions, do I begin the installation of the frames or tackle the other really tough part of the build, the hawse extensions?
ChrisLBren got a reaction from No Idea in Bonhomme Richard by BlockPlane - Scale 1/48 - ANCRE March 7

Nice work Chris - I know what you mean Ancre plans. They are so accurate - I made the same mistake leaving too much fat on the stern part assemblies on my Le Gros Ventre build and after a half dozen failed attempts I learned - the more accurate your parts are to the plans including the bevels/bias - the better the results. And less sanding !!!
Chris
ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Bonhomme Richard by BlockPlane - Scale 1/48 - ANCRE March 6

Nice work Chris - I know what you mean Ancre plans. They are so accurate - I made the same mistake leaving too much fat on the stern part assemblies on my Le Gros Ventre build and after a half dozen failed attempts I learned - the more accurate your parts are to the plans including the bevels/bias - the better the results. And less sanding !!!
Chris
ChrisLBren got a reaction from tadheus in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36 March 6

Good morning Group,

After some spending some time in the doldrums, I have restarted Le Gros Ventre and spent the past month working on this assembly. I probably built each part a half dozen times...

Decisions, do I begin the installation of the frames or tackle the other really tough part of the build, the hawse extensions?
ChrisLBren got a reaction from tadheus in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36 March 6

Keel section is complete (and shortened a wee bit on plan sheet 4 - its one of the only errors in the Mono)- thanks to the Taig for the rabbet, and a lot of hand sanding. Next up the wing transom and tricky stern parts.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from BlockPlane in Bonhomme Richard by BlockPlane - Scale 1/48 - ANCRE March 6

Nice work Chris - I know what you mean Ancre plans. They are so accurate - I made the same mistake leaving too much fat on the stern part assemblies on my Le Gros Ventre build and after a half dozen failed attempts I learned - the more accurate your parts are to the plans including the bevels/bias - the better the results. And less sanding !!!
Chris
ChrisLBren reacted to BlockPlane in Bonhomme Richard by BlockPlane - Scale 1/48 - ANCRE March 5

While a sizable amount of time has past since my last post. Work on the model has progressed at what I would consider a snails pace. As we can all relate, each step presents its own set of challenges. The stern section was something I was really looking forward to. Time will tell if I deciphered the plans correctly. I'm finding the process of cutting in the cannon port rather tedious. As a result, I only do it when the mood strikes. Enjoy the pictures.
ChrisLBren got a reaction from woodrat in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36 March 5

Good morning Group,

After some spending some time in the doldrums, I have restarted Le Gros Ventre and spent the past month working on this assembly. I probably built each part a half dozen times...

Decisions, do I begin the installation of the frames or tackle the other really tough part of the build, the hawse extensions?
ChrisLBren reacted to giampieroricci in HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert March 4

I started work on the bow structure:
ChrisLBren got a reaction from Paul Jarman in OcCre HMS Victory Limited edition March 4

That model looks terrible in my opinion - a bastardized attempt at accurate construction. Build the Caldercraft model or Chris's design with Amati if it ever sees the light of day

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