Chuck Seiler
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HMS. ALFRED by giampieroricci - 1:72 - Harold Hahn plans - 74 guns Navyboard model
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Medway Longboat - 1742 -1/2" scale - by Chuck - (FINISHED!!)
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Thin hull planking
Chuck Seiler replied to Gerarddm's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Who cares how thick it is if you can't see it? Having said that, before you dismiss me as a heathen 🤪🙉... Are you a master? Probably not. Do you have excellent planking skills? If so and your planking is perfect, then maybe you won't have problem, but when I plank...no matter how diligent I try to be, I get irregularities. Some planks and some strakes stand slightly prouder than others. If you start off with really thin wood then you might end up sanding a hole in your hull. I like using planks with a little extra meat so you can sand them down to a smooth surface. I really don't like getting much thinner than 3/64ths. If some of your planks are scale 4 or 5 inches thick, but you have a good smooth surface, does it really matter? -
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HMS Agamemnon by Kusawa2000 (Mike Draper) - Caldercraft - Slightly modified version
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4" Table Saw Blades
Chuck Seiler replied to Worldway's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
MALCO. Cranston, Rhode Island https://www.malcosaw.com/high-speed-steel-saws/jeweler-s-slotting-saws.html Based on Jim's recommendations, I used to get my replacement blades from THURSTON. When they went out of business, somebody recommended MALCO...I believe it was this forum. I see relacement for slitting saw blades, which I use 90% of the time, but not a comparable larger carbide blade. I use thatso seldom, I don't forsee a need for replacement. -
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Use your exacto knife or equivilent to do the same.
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Sinking of the US gondola Philadelphia 1776 by John Garnish - diorama - 1:144 scale
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Colonial Sloop Providence by KenW - 1:48
Chuck Seiler replied to KenW's topic in Build Logs for SCRATCH SHIP MODEL PROJECTS
I found the plans in the book to be adequate to build the hull,but I would recommend getting the plans for Model Shipways ARMED VIRGINIA SLOOP for your rigging and sail plan. -
Jet or Dewalt scroll saw
Chuck Seiler replied to Anguirel's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I've never been a Craigslist type of guy, but as I prepare to get around to thinking about planning my next project I know my Dremel bolt=to=the=table scroll saw just won't cut the mustard. With the credo "go with quality" as is often espoused here and with this post in mind, I set my sights on Craigslist with the idea of getting a reasonably priced DeWalt. Patience paid off. In addition to many "one project and sold" saws on the market, I saw many "husband bought this many years ago and no longer needs it" saws. In this category I am sure there were many older models that used to be good but are now made overseas. As I said, patience paid off. I paid more than I planned for a used DeWalt...but FAR less that I would have for a Hegner. Thanks for the tip. I recommend to all. -
Got wood? I have been thinking about planning to getting around to considering a project that I want to use cherry for. Since Crown Timber closed its door and Chuck stopped selling cherry, I needed another quality, reliable source. I checked out Ocooch based on recommendos from Chuck and others in this thread and others. I am glad I did. They provide a good selection of woods and alot of pre-planned sizes. While most of what I wanted was on their webpage, I needed a size that was not. I contacted the company and Ethan responded quickly. The prices are reasonable and the quality good. I ordered the wood and it was received in a very timely manner. I would strongly support getting Ocooch aboard as a sponsor. Even if that does not pan out, I highly recommend them as a wood source. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. Thanx Chuck for the recommendation.
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It's going to take alot more than a shirt to make me look as sharp as that guy.
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I use Firefox. Not sure which version, but it updated yesterday. I am not having any issues.
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What you saw were plugs, not treenails. The deck plank is countersunk then nailed into place. Next, a plug is inserted into the hole to protect the nail. Looking at treenails you see end grain. Plugs you see side grain.
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The smallest SYREN has is 18MM. Four for $9. If you can spot a MM difference on 2 objects not directly next to each other, you have better eyes than I.
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I agree. My experience with the Dremel drill press is it is wobbly...not good for fine accurate work. Vanda-Lay Industries used to make one (Dremel based drill press/mill) that was quite a bit more accurate. I'm not sure if they are still around. You are faced with a decision; stay with Plan A and it's issues or write it off as a learning experience and go with Plan B, the alternate keel. I recommend going with Plan B. Errors tend to compound as you go along. See what others suggest.
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I use the 7700. It is a little bulky than the 8050, but I have no problem with it. The 7300 looks to be a little less bulky. Both are 2 speed. The 7700 runs faster than the 7300 on both speeds, but I have no issue. I would also get the micro chuck.
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Cricket, That appears to be a Dremel drill press with some sort of X-Y table attached. If so, where did the X-Y come from?
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I am a big fan of Dremel cordless. I have several although not this particular model. It SAYS it gets 3.5 hours on a charge but I have found that these claims are always high. That is why I always get at least one spare battery so when battery 1 goes flat during a project, I can switch out to battery 2 without having to wait for recharge. It appears the battery for this tool is integral to the tool and it is charged as a whole unit. That would be my primary concern. Love the 'headlight'.
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