Chuck Seiler
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Adam C in Block Tumbler Help
Thank you both! The support on this forum is incredible, when even the guy who makes the blocks is there to help!
I’m going to try and modify it to get rid of the paddles like Chuck’s. Even when I threw in normal blocks it jammed them against the sides and chipped the paddles.
Sir, you’ve got another block order coming tonight. Let’s try this again!
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Chuck Seiler reacted to allanyed in Craft knife
I used to use Xacto exclusively but after more than one episode of it rolling off the bench and onto the floor, or worse, onto a thigh, when it comes to blade holders I went to flat handles. Saws and other attachments are not a problem for me with the Xacto, but definitely not scalpel blades. My go to is Swann Morton handles and blades but there are others that are similar.
Allan
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Chuck Seiler reacted to ccoyle in A little confused (probably a brain fart)
Short answer: Yes, you are. This area of the forum is specifically for discussing issues related to how the forum works. We used to have (and occasionally still do) members posting questions here about some particular modeling topic; those questions should be posted in the appropriate area of the forum. So, here's some examples:
"I can't figure out how to change my avatar." (Goes in the "How to use the MSW forum" area.)
"How do I shape the first layer of planking?" (Does NOT go in the "How to use the MSW forum" area.)
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gregory in Mini Bench Drill Press
Another quick little job.
I didn't set this up as tight as I could have. I wasn't concerned with small deviations, but maybe should have been.
These pieces are the tentative quoins for my tentative Rattlesnake cannon. I needed a hole to insert the quoin handle.
With hind sight, a little jig to do them securely one at a time, would give me more precision.. Next time.
Still in prototyping phase. Experimenting with mahogany for some contrast on the gun deck, as I have chose not to paint.
I will probably go back and do a better job of centering the quoin handles, because it's one of those things I would lose sleep over.
Anyway, just another sea trial for the drill press. It is really up to the task, but I need to prep better.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gregory in Mini Bench Drill Press
Thanks for the info.
I guess I've never done the type of work that calls for that type of precision.
I 'll just have to see if this set up does what I need to do.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Tom E in Prince de Neufchatel by Coyote_6 – Constructo – 1/58 scale - American privateer
'Tis a common tale. Sometime very small details take alot of time and effort. You wonder if it is worth the time/effort, but later realize it is. A poor detail distracts from a good model.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Coyote_6 in Prince de Neufchatel by Coyote_6 – Constructo – 1/58 scale - American privateer
Some work on the stem. Added the coamings. Drilled and filed the slot for the rope to help secure the bowsprit. Added the gallant rail knightsheads at the bow.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gregory in Mini Bench Drill Press
Here's with the new 12.2" ( 310mm ) rod installed.
I set the old one there for compare. The rod from Amazon is very good quality and a perfect 12mm fit.
I set the height for the micro bit, but there is plenty of room for longer tools.
I don't have anything screwed down yet, but it will be a nice fit for my limited workspace.
Here is a rundown of basic cost.
Drill Press $69.99
X-Y Vise Table $57.59
Steel Rod $9.99
Time will tell if it is good for the work to be done. I look forward to working with it.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gregory in Mini Bench Drill Press
Take a look at the dimensions early in the thread. It has a really small footprint..
Here's a repost since we are on page 3 now..
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gregory in Mini Bench Drill Press
I think it's going to be better for me. Time will tell.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Canute in Mini Bench Drill Press
Sure, if I had the equipment to do that. But then I probably would not need the press we are discussing. Easier to spend the $10 at Amazon.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Canute in Mini Bench Drill Press
I don't think the flex difference between an 8 inch half inch diameter steel rod and a 12 inch rod will be significant, at least for what I am working on.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Louie da fly in 10th-11th century Byzantine dromon by Louie da fly - FINISHED - 1:50
I finally got around to doing a video of the Dromon. Strangely it turned out to be better filming it in artificial light (just the normal overhead fluoros in the room) than using natural light. Clearer, better colour and far fewer reflections fom the transparent surface of the case.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to kgstakes in Mini Bench Drill Press
Chuck is that post solid or hollow? If hollow you need a hacksaw hand drill and some bolts. No special tools needed.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Mini Bench Drill Press
Sure, if I had the equipment to do that. But then I probably would not need the press we are discussing. Easier to spend the $10 at Amazon.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gregory in Mini Bench Drill Press
How would that solve the problem of the bearings made for a 12mm post?
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Chuck Seiler reacted to kgstakes in Mini Bench Drill Press
To turn the material down yeah but refer to previous answer hollow post pipe? Hands tools that’s it.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Gregory in Mini Bench Drill Press
Sure, if I had the equipment to do that. But then I probably would not need the press we are discussing. Easier to spend the $10 at Amazon.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to kgstakes in Mini Bench Drill Press
12 mm = .5 inches why not just turn a 1/2” bar stick or metric equivalent and use that? Wouldn’t that be strong enough? Or maybe a better idea (I did this on one of my floor drill presses) take the bar or pipe post you have cut it so one part fits in the base just long enough so you could insert a smaller diameter tighten that part together with a bolt and then extend the smaller bar the amount you want raised and then take the rest of the original bar and insert that into the “head end” and tighten that all down with another bolt.
Wouldn’t that work?
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Chuck Seiler reacted to wefalck in Mini Bench Drill Press
It's not the rod that flexes, but possibly the rod in the base-plate ...
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Mini Bench Drill Press
I don't think the flex difference between an 8 inch half inch diameter steel rod and a 12 inch rod will be significant, at least for what I am working on.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Mini Bench Drill Press
I missed your comment about the rods on Amazon. I'll check them out.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Mini Bench Drill Press
No worries. thanks. The posts I have mic out at .508"/12.9mm x 12". Would it fit?
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Chuck Seiler reacted to wefalck in Mini Bench Drill Press
The main body that houses the spindle as well as the table apear to be pupose-machined parts, the rest is probably off-the-shelf stuff that can be easily sourced on Amazon, ebay, etc.
In fact, one could fabricate easily such a drill-press from parts sold for 3D-printers or CNC-mills. Rods and bearings can be found in all sorts of dimensions in the Internet.
As to longer columns: the longer the column the more flex there is, which may be not so good for small fragile drill-bits. In fact, the melamin riser-blocks may be not such a bad idea at all.
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