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Upper bulwarks 2nd planking is complete. Next step is sanding then ????
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Tell Me Why This Is A Bad Idea ( If it is )
Jack12477 replied to Gregory's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a very good friend who many years ago completely lost the index and middle finger on his right hand to a table saw accident. Ever try to pick something up with your thumb and ring finger and pinky? Or hold a pen or pencil with a missing index and middle finger? Think about the advice everyone is giving you ! -
Us too here in the Catskills, Adirondacks, and higher elevations of Western Massachusetts .
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Finally got the 2nd planking of the walnut veneer done. Now have to install it on the bulwarks, inside and outside, frame in the upper gun ports and then re-sync myself with the instructions.
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One side done, one more to go.
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I can't spell . 🤗
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One side is done. Now to finish the other side. Lots of pointy sticks to install. 😉🙃🙂
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I had no trouble understanding Strain ! 😀
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Eric, do these photos of the viking longboat Drakan help with your shield placement? It visited Kingston's Hudson River Maritime Museum a few years ago.
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A small update with small progress. This veneer is somewhat brittle, does not edge bend well and does not take curved cuts, straight line cuts work better. It's also difficult to sand without breaking, so progress is slooow.
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Since @Edwardkenway asked, I will show some of the stones I use to sharpen my woodcarving knives as well as the Xacto blades. Bottom of picture Left to Right: Spyderco dual grit ceramic stone, midsized ceramic stone, full sized ceramic stone in bench hook, small strop, longer strop with handle Top of photo: 1000 grit and 6000 grit Japanese water stones, pocket size Water stones pocket size Spyderco pocket stone closeup My woodcarving knives I should mention that the ceramic stones do not require lubricant and can be surface cleaned with mild soap and water (like Dawn brand dish detergent)
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Actually, it is a ceramic "stone", can use with water or dry, works great. I also have a longer version, as well as 2 Japanese mini water stones and the traditional oil stones. I prefer the ceramic tho. In the Spyderco leather pouch is another even smaller dual grit ceramic stone. The grey leather thingies are thumb guards so you don't slice your thumb with the knife, even the mere pressure of the blade against bare skin can produce a serious cut. I know, been there done that 😂
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I am storing my woodcarving knives, etc, in it,
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A small diversion from ship building and planking. Watched a video on YouTube of a guy building mini Japapese tool boxes. After getting a few screenshots of his process I decided to wing it and build one for myself. Took an educated guess at his dimensions and started winging it. Not too shabby for a first attempt. Photos follow: Box is some poplar I had in the stash. I sealed it with Danish oil. The box ix 9" L x 4-3/8" W x 3-1/2" D
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Just type the screen name preceeded by the "at" sign ,"@", with no intervening blanks, example @BCN-Modeller
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Yes, especially rigging those electric flood lights under the crosstrees. 🙂🙃😉
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I thought I would uploaded some photos of the real USS Constellation as she sat in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in July 2011 Captain's Quarters
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Thanks ! Not sure I fully understand tuck style since I haven't had much practice with them. Because of the thinness of this veneer it bends around the curve pretty easily. The only difficulty I have is spilling the planks, they tend to splinter easily so I have to pay close attention when cutting then. Biggest problem I am having is keeping the edges of the plank down while the glue sets. I use regular carpenters yellow wood glue, PVA.
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Well, small update. Putting the 2nd planking of walnut veneer planking on. Slow going. Have all the gun ports cut out now.
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That Mahonia wood looks nice. I like the grain pattern and coloring. Should make some nice planking.
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What were your first tools as a child?
Jack12477 replied to FlyingFish's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
My Dad, being a Chemical Engineer, wouldn't let us kids have them 🙂 He knew too much ! Yes we did! But mine does show a lot of wear and tear. -
What were your first tools as a child?
Jack12477 replied to FlyingFish's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Does an A C Gilbert Erector set (motorized ferris wheel) count ? I still have mine. 😁 -
Cheap and effective tools
Jack12477 replied to Ron B's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Do you mean this one ? I got it from Lee Valley . It is their pocket layout square, about 1.5 inches
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Dockyard Carving Tools
Jack12477 replied to Roger Pellett's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Roger, according to Dockyard Tools USA website, he took over the business from the original founder. The Carving Glove Guy is one of their distributors. Check the link I posted above for more info. -
Dockyard Carving Tools
Jack12477 replied to Roger Pellett's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Ad in current issue of Woodcarving magazine lists Dockyard Tools USA , handcrafted in Yuba Michigan . Set of 10 on sale for $150
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