Kevin Kenny
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Thank you Jim, its good to know they are of value. I have to tell you that those 4 books have become my go to reference books for most things in model ship building. The hobby owes a debt of gratitude to David and Greg for producing such a detailed set of books. in terms of my work room its taken many years to get there. I have only a few tools still to get and most of them are upgrades to cheap tools i purchased early in the hobby that i am now updating to the gold standard. . I am now looking at a Foredom pendant motor to replace my Dremel. It still works but i want a better tool. Next year the Jim Byrnes thickness sander will join the shop to replace the Preac sander which is very under powered. Anything else will be minor stuff going forward. keep well kevin -
Sorry Henry. For some reason this came back up so i answered it again.
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I have two micro lux 90 degree sanders that i have used for years. When these stop working ill buy the Fordom equivalent and see how it works. I use this grinder very often, the only problem is that there is a cog that wears out often and needs to be replaced.
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Thanks for the advice. I actually have. cameron drill press with xy table i got from the late Charley Files so i am not too interested in the drill press attachment. I also have a desk top holder for the Dremel pendant motor but never use it for the same reason you stated, it gets in the way of everything on the work bench. i have seen the video above. It is excellent.
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Hi Bruce. Thanks for the feedback. I have a foot control for my Dremel pendant motor so was thinking of using that and adding/ purchasing the desk top control unit as an added control unit. in terms of hanging the unit, my Dremel pendant motor has 4 positions/holes in the table top, that i can insert the hanging post into. I am also considering installing the new hanging post on a separate mobile unit using one of the macpro bases i have. The benefit is that i can weld it where ever i want independent of the work bench. The macpro base also allows me to store all the accessories in one place, so i am never looking for accessories. The side opens up and allows storage space. kevin
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I am planning to upgrade my work bench in the next few months and need advice on which Foredom to buy and what accessories i should purchase. I am sure some of you have experience with these wonderful hanging pendant drills. The first challenge is which model to buy - SR, TX and LX. SR seems to be the most recommended but lacks torque at very low speeds. I do not have a drill that works well at very low speeds. All my drills are high speed. - WHICH SPEED CONTROLLER TO BUY, FOOT OR DESK TOP. I have a foot controller for the Dremel hanging tool but was considering getting a table top speed controller. No particular reason, just adding options. -WHICH HAND PIECE TO BUY. From the reading about various post there are quick release hand pieces with a flexible attachment as well as a 3 jaw Jacob chuck no. 30 seems to be the recommended first hand piece. Then the suggested quick release # 18 seems recommended. Will all my Dremel pieces work? There is also a flexible attachment that is being recommended with most hand pieces. - WHICH SHAFT SHOULD I USE. there seem to be two types of shafts, one with a square end the other has a a key at the end. Also owners make reference to the shaft being stiff. My preference would be the key end shaft - WILL I NEED ANOTHE DESK ATTACHMENT TO HANG THE MOTOR. i have one for the Dremel but suspect that it will not carry the weight of the Foredom. - ARE THERE ANY ATTACHMENTS THAT ARE A MUST HAVE. there is a 90 degree angle head for sanding and a small belt sander. Not that i need another drill press but there also seems to be a drill pressas eell. i am in no rush as Susan will be giving me this for Christmas. Kevin
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80tooth .030 slitting blade. I will keep this blade just for cutting bronze. It continues to cut with no sign of dulling.
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Hi Greg Its so nice to see you get it wrong sometimes. Makes me feel that i am part of the club. i have a rope maker from Vanda lay that i have never used. If i do decide to install the gigging on the Thorn i will attempt to make some sized rope rather than just buying already size rope. As always your model is a work of art.
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Thanks for picking that up. I have corrected it and will use treenails to fill the holes.
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An actual horseshoe clamp taken from the wreck of the HMS Janus. She sank in 1800 off Trinidad. This was given to me earlier this year by a commercial diver Robert Stauble who knew of my interest in out marine history. Notice how rough the casting is. Makes one wonder if it ws recessed or just bolted flat against the keel and the hull. Its 33 1/4“ wide, 22” high, the width of the cast is 3 1/2” and its 3/4” thick. The holes are 1 1/2” wide and there are 7 holes to take the bronze pins.
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Just completed the termite fluid and when dry will apply 2 coats of wipe on poly satin finish. Then to complete all the hull fittings and of course adding the rudder.
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I relocated the lights on the work bench. They were too far back and did not light up the front of the model. The bench is now perfectly lit.
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I would darken the treenails on the wale.
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You have been given a lot of great advice Mango. I have just completed a series of 10 videos that you might find useful if you have the time. They run about 20 minutes each. I have just completed planking a swan class ship . This is the first one in the series. best regards kevin
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