Kevin Kenny
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I decided to attempt to make the deck rings for the air scoops from mahogany. Was very gently on the cutting as it is very difficulty because it is such a soft wood. Before sanding i saturated them with thin CA to give the wood cells some strength and to prevent them from breaking. Used the Turbo Carver to sand as it is very gentle on the pieces. To my amazement none of them broke.
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Water tank installed now I can install the top roof. Have not figured out how I am getting the 4.5 volt battery in the dr k house but will figure it out in due course.
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What is interesting Gary is very few people in our country knew about this service far less about the first steamship that formed part of our rail service. This boat provided an essential communication link for many years.
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First bench . Sides made from the hardest wood grown in Guyana ,” Wamara”, wooden slats are “Juniper”
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Hi Tom my wife and I had lots of crystal we got when we got married and never used. Last year we decided to start using it and you know what happens, they are getting broken. However before I throw them away I grind them down and use them in the shop.
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yes we do have to declare but we are each allowed $2500TT free of tax so its usually not a problem
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That because you live in the developed world with a strong currency. $1 US =$7TT. so thats $8 US, but we still pay through our nose to get anything here. We have air freight, 20% import tariff and 15% VAT or sales tax. Thats why I usually buy stuff and send it to my daughter in NY and pick it up when i visit,
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Boy it seems i am going to have to add a few items to the work shop. The Smith little torch looks fantastic and i will consider added it some time this year. i will buy the US version, my ole motto, if your are going to buy a tool buy the best tool you can afford plus a bit more.
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Yes Bob, i found a mill end .125” and was able to use it in the Cameron drill press to flatten a small section on the post, then a jeweler friend explained that they use a small diamond head round burr to create a slight curve in the flat section, which i then drilled. I was able to drill 22 holes through the post using oil as a lubricant and the drill is still good. This was a great solution as I have no idea when our airports will reopen. The lead time on ordering the resistance solder is also long. so i am back on schedule. thanks for all the advice.
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Yes Bob, i found a mill end .125” and was able to use it in the Cameron drill press to flatten a small section on the post, then a jeweler friend explained that they use a small diamond head round burr to create a slight curve in the flat section, which i then drilled. I was able to drill 22 holes through the post using oil as a lubricant and the drill is still good. This was a great solution as I have no idea when our airports will reopen. The lead time on ordering the resistance solder is also long. so i am back on schedule. thanks for all the advice.
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Success, 4 post drilled and epoxied into the model. All deck cabins stuck, lights installed.
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Help with soldering
Kevin Kenny replied to Kevin Kenny's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
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