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  1. RichardG
    Ah, the joys of prototyping 😀 I will be following your progress with interest. I like the idea very much.
  2. RichardG
    Just as an FYI, Sherline no longer makes the T-rest. I bought the mounting bracket as a spare part from a dealer last year; this leaves me with the T part to make (which should be fairly easy😀).
  3. RichardG
    This is why I make my own. They're nothing like as good as these though.
  4. RichardG
    Looking good 😀
  5. RichardG
    Would something like this work for you? This is a small bearing (3mm hole). It can just be screwed to any flat service. Sharpen the end of the dowel for the bearing and this would remove the friction. https://www.gobilda.com/1603-series-face-thru-hole-pillow-block-3mm-bore/. I have bought a few items from them in the past and have always been happy.
  6. RichardG
    When I moved into our home about 19 years ago, there were already 2 benches in an L against the back and side of the garage. Over the years I found these to be ok. There were 2 problems, I couldn't get to both sides and the depth at 28 inches was too far for me (I have short arms). This year I made 2 additional benches both smaller and on locking casters. I also made them different heights. A shorter one for heavier work, which also, by an odd coincidence, is the exact height of my 10" small table saw. This also has a wood vice at one end. The other is about 4" taller for detail work. I'm also planning to buy an adjustable height stool. Looking at the longer term, both benches are "portable" and only bolted together. We are expecting to move to a smaller home in a few years, so these should still work there.
  7. RichardG
    My garage is reasonably (aka to my wife as really. really) dusty. That keeps people at bay.
  8. RichardG
    Seawatch have a 25% off all books sale this week. From their email notification.
  9. RichardG
    Excellent! Could dry-brushing with a slightly lighter color bring out the detail?
  10. RichardG
    Welcome Lee, I can't help you with reading line drawings (I still have to learn that). However, you can read my search for plans here https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29641-source-of-plans-for-a-clyde-puffer/.
  11. RichardG
    I hope everything goes well with your move. Having moved from the UK to the US, I know that moving to another country is complicated. At least here in the US I could mostly speak the language. All the best. Richard.
  12. RichardG
    FYI, Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists (https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal). It is cloud based as you say (although files can be saved in an offline (local computer) cache). Is it the best? For me it's working well. My usage is for 3D printing and designing parts to be made on my lathe and mill. However, my 3D printing is not for models. I make jigs, brackets, tool holders, etc.. My last drawing was a prototype for a bracket to be made on the mill from aluminum (when I finally get it right 😧). I chose Fusion 360 because it seemed best for me and the price was right. There is a steep learning curve but I actually found it easier to learn than all my previous attempts in 2D cad - which was a surprise. Like learning most complex things nowadays, internet searching is essential.
  13. RichardG
    Yes, safety is always important with any machinery, even with a small lathe like mine. I also have a variety of woodworking power tools. The 10" table saw in particular makes me very safety conscious (AKA "it terrifies me").
  14. RichardG
    Wonderful. I'm just beginning my machine shop journey. Hopefully I will reach your Beginner+ stage 😀. I got a Sherline lathe in October last year. Now spring has arrived it's out of storage and in the garage and I've got as far as turning a few test pieces in 1/2" 12L14 steel rod. I enjoy Blondihacks' YouTube channel. I'll have to check out Keith Appleton. Thanks for posting this.
  15. RichardG
    Mark, Some of them are available in 1:64. E.g. https://thenrgstore.org/collections/model-figurines/products/seaman-5 and https://thenrgstore.org/collections/model-figurines/products/american-officer-pose-2
  16. RichardG
    Thanks Toni. I may order one to help me with a sense of scale.
  17. RichardG
    Mine arrived this afternoon. Very good quality. Runout is small. I still have to buy the collets - that's for another day (they're easy to find). Thanks again JJ
  18. RichardG
    I appear to have congenital "measure twice, cut three times" syndrome. Added to this is a little procrastination along with a bit of analysis paralysis. These problems and a full-time job make me a very slow builder. On my current build, I've planked the deck twice and rebuilt the main "cabin" three times. However, that doesn't stop me enjoying this hobby. For me it's the journey that matters.
  19. RichardG
    I've bought belaying pins from them. Product and service were excellent.
  20. RichardG
    To allow a secure https connection, a website has a certificate issued by a 3rd party. This has expired and so the browser is warning you that it cannot make a secure connection which is a risk. You should be able to proceed to the site, look for the advanced link. Whether you want to place an order is up to you. You could also contact them by email. I assume they use a web hosting company to manage their site and they may not be aware of the problem.
  21. RichardG
    Ditto and Ditto.
  22. RichardG
    My local store had a bit more. I should have checked when I originally noticed they were going to stop selling it.
  23. RichardG
    For those of you with a Michaels in the area, they getting rid of all their basswood, balsa, and plywood at good prices.
  24. RichardG
    I have used gilmerwood (including for holly) and would recommend them. Another couple of suppliers I have used are https://www.cookwoods.com/ and https://www.exoticlumber.com/. The availability varies from week to week. Holly is really expensive though. I assume you're looking for supplies to mill? Generally I've found Exotic Woods to be cheapest but supplies are very limited (beware of their search, it will show out of stock items). Cook Woods is usually the most expensive but do have 1/8" and 1/4" sheets. Shipping will just add to the eye-watering cost.
  25. RichardG
    That's good to hear (😜), this was on my list so I can move out of the garage and into the basement. Having a real person's opinion is better than 5-stars on a web site.

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