Kevin Kenny
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Starting to plan the wale. Built a jig to bend the green heart. It was interesting as i heated the wood with the blow dryer, you could feel the lignum let go which allowed the plank to bend. I have never actually felt this when bending other woods.
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Kevin Kenny replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
As i am actually starting , were you happy with your approach to the wales and are there any key suggestions going forward? -
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Kevin Kenny replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
This is my challenge for January. Your job looks great. I `plan to use some very dark greenheart wood that i have and will still stain them black. -
I decided to update my table saw video on safety to include Kurts advice and my subsequent additions. .
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Tom, i did not make a video on the clamp extension arms but it was easy to make. I used some hardwood, in my case some green heart, cut a slot so the original clamp ends can fit down inside the slot and filled with epoxy. When a lot of pressure is placed on the arms i do get some bend. I plan to make two more using aluminum arms to see how they work out. I also feel they are too long and will make up a set that is only 3” deep. Also i added sand paper at the very end as when a lot of pressure is used they tend to slip. Once the sand paper was added that problem disappeared. I also made up some extensions which help me get into close up situations.
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In the tropics all untreated wood is subject to damage from dry-wood termites and woodworm damage. I have actually had one of my finished models attacked and had to treat the internal wood with liquid fluid and then gassed the model and case to kill all insects under the cover. Liquid termite fluid cannot penetrate painted surfaces while gas penetrates everything but leave no residue and so does not treat. It just kills. So now to make sure that does not happen again i treat all the wooden parts before i paint or apply any finish.
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the joinery really comes up when i added the termite fluid. I can wait to see the rub on poly effect.
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The clamps with the long arms were made by me using some green heart. I had to add sand paper to the ends as they tended to slip. They were easy to make
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The planking patten gives the deck lateral strength.Greg says that it’s an area where there is a lot of wear caused by the cannons going back and forth. He also says that these deck planks are often changed due to the ware.
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its called anchor stock planking, i suppose as it looks like the top wooden piece or stock of an anchor of the time.
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Apple has put out a new modeling table saw. kidding. I have long wanted to upgrade the Preac to roll on its own and to keep all its accessories. I gutted my old Apple pro computer and mounted it on the top. Now looking for another one for the Proxxon chop saw.
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Swan Class by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Kevin Kenny replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
It make me feel i should have included these details in my model. Looks great. The good news is that you will not have to include some or the difficult floor planks on the outer edge of the upper deck. -
I went to look at some old tools and came away with a lovely selection of Sphinx drills, centering tools, reamers etcc.
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To simulate corking you can use black paper stuck between the two planks or in my case i use a soft pencil to colour the joint which makes it look like scale corking.
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I was still getting slipping issues so had to modify the tips by removing the screws and adding sand paper. That solved the problem. Then made up some extenders that lay flat on the deck and allow further reach. Now its doing what i hoped it would do.
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Swan Class by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Kevin Kenny replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Coming along nicely. I might have softened the edges of the post a bit. It is always a difficult decision as in miniature sometimes it is better to leave them sharp to show the detail. Looking great. -
I have developed a new long reach clamp. It is evolving. I added a 2mm allen key bolt at the bottom which made a big difference.
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