Thistle17
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Thistle17 got a reaction from lmagna in Mast Bands
I am working on Cheerful and have been frustrated by my inability to fashion suitable mast bands out of brass. This has been agrivated by the fact that it is so hard to find thin stock of brass anymore as K & S has stopped making it. I did fashion some from 3/32 W X 1/64 T stock by milling it down to 1/16 wide. That is another story as the results weren't as satisfactory as I had expected.
In the picture attached I tried using tape of 1/16 width as shown in the top bands. It just so happened I had some printed circuit layout tape (that dates me doesn't it) and it adhered quite well. Yet it wasn't my prefered material. I even tried matte finish chart tape. I found it didn't stick well to the wood as it is intended for "glass like" surfaces.
I ultimately found a source for the brass I wanted to use and await its delivery. I might add I had to pay an outrageous price for this precious stock.
Now if you look at the lower band that I partially fashioned out of my modified brass one can see it is not completely formed because it has to be formed over the back of the mast and then formed again into a protuding tab that will support the final ring eye for rigging.
My question is "I know my problem isn't unique so what successful measures have folks used to do what I am tying to do"?
I would really appreciate help. Thanks.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in Mast Bands
I am working on Cheerful and have been frustrated by my inability to fashion suitable mast bands out of brass. This has been agrivated by the fact that it is so hard to find thin stock of brass anymore as K & S has stopped making it. I did fashion some from 3/32 W X 1/64 T stock by milling it down to 1/16 wide. That is another story as the results weren't as satisfactory as I had expected.
In the picture attached I tried using tape of 1/16 width as shown in the top bands. It just so happened I had some printed circuit layout tape (that dates me doesn't it) and it adhered quite well. Yet it wasn't my prefered material. I even tried matte finish chart tape. I found it didn't stick well to the wood as it is intended for "glass like" surfaces.
I ultimately found a source for the brass I wanted to use and await its delivery. I might add I had to pay an outrageous price for this precious stock.
Now if you look at the lower band that I partially fashioned out of my modified brass one can see it is not completely formed because it has to be formed over the back of the mast and then formed again into a protuding tab that will support the final ring eye for rigging.
My question is "I know my problem isn't unique so what successful measures have folks used to do what I am tying to do"?
I would really appreciate help. Thanks.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Keith Black in Mast Bands
I am working on Cheerful and have been frustrated by my inability to fashion suitable mast bands out of brass. This has been agrivated by the fact that it is so hard to find thin stock of brass anymore as K & S has stopped making it. I did fashion some from 3/32 W X 1/64 T stock by milling it down to 1/16 wide. That is another story as the results weren't as satisfactory as I had expected.
In the picture attached I tried using tape of 1/16 width as shown in the top bands. It just so happened I had some printed circuit layout tape (that dates me doesn't it) and it adhered quite well. Yet it wasn't my prefered material. I even tried matte finish chart tape. I found it didn't stick well to the wood as it is intended for "glass like" surfaces.
I ultimately found a source for the brass I wanted to use and await its delivery. I might add I had to pay an outrageous price for this precious stock.
Now if you look at the lower band that I partially fashioned out of my modified brass one can see it is not completely formed because it has to be formed over the back of the mast and then formed again into a protuding tab that will support the final ring eye for rigging.
My question is "I know my problem isn't unique so what successful measures have folks used to do what I am tying to do"?
I would really appreciate help. Thanks.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from thibaultron in Mast Bands
I am working on Cheerful and have been frustrated by my inability to fashion suitable mast bands out of brass. This has been agrivated by the fact that it is so hard to find thin stock of brass anymore as K & S has stopped making it. I did fashion some from 3/32 W X 1/64 T stock by milling it down to 1/16 wide. That is another story as the results weren't as satisfactory as I had expected.
In the picture attached I tried using tape of 1/16 width as shown in the top bands. It just so happened I had some printed circuit layout tape (that dates me doesn't it) and it adhered quite well. Yet it wasn't my prefered material. I even tried matte finish chart tape. I found it didn't stick well to the wood as it is intended for "glass like" surfaces.
I ultimately found a source for the brass I wanted to use and await its delivery. I might add I had to pay an outrageous price for this precious stock.
Now if you look at the lower band that I partially fashioned out of my modified brass one can see it is not completely formed because it has to be formed over the back of the mast and then formed again into a protuding tab that will support the final ring eye for rigging.
My question is "I know my problem isn't unique so what successful measures have folks used to do what I am tying to do"?
I would really appreciate help. Thanks.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FriedClams in 28 foot American cutter by druxey - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Your works are always so inspiring David! You set a high standard even for carving plugs for a model. Your productivity while maintaining the standard is also a wonderment.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from bobandlucy in 28 foot American cutter by druxey - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Your works are always so inspiring David! You set a high standard even for carving plugs for a model. Your productivity while maintaining the standard is also a wonderment.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Canute in Anyone use a 10" table saw for detail fine wood cutting?
Clogger I just can't bring myself to waste precious material by turning the kerf into saw dust. Having bought a boxwood billet recently (approximately 2 X 4 X 24) for $100 I find it a crime to cut that on conventional equipment even with a thin kerf saw blade. You would be better off cutting rough stock on a band saw and sending it through the Byrnes sander a few times as most of us do not have conventional wide belt thickness sanders in our shop.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in 28 foot American cutter by druxey - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Your works are always so inspiring David! You set a high standard even for carving plugs for a model. Your productivity while maintaining the standard is also a wonderment.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Keith Black in 28 foot American cutter by druxey - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Your works are always so inspiring David! You set a high standard even for carving plugs for a model. Your productivity while maintaining the standard is also a wonderment.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from druxey in 28 foot American cutter by druxey - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Your works are always so inspiring David! You set a high standard even for carving plugs for a model. Your productivity while maintaining the standard is also a wonderment.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from allanyed in Anyone use a 10" table saw for detail fine wood cutting?
Clogger I just can't bring myself to waste precious material by turning the kerf into saw dust. Having bought a boxwood billet recently (approximately 2 X 4 X 24) for $100 I find it a crime to cut that on conventional equipment even with a thin kerf saw blade. You would be better off cutting rough stock on a band saw and sending it through the Byrnes sander a few times as most of us do not have conventional wide belt thickness sanders in our shop.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from clogger in Anyone use a 10" table saw for detail fine wood cutting?
Clogger I just can't bring myself to waste precious material by turning the kerf into saw dust. Having bought a boxwood billet recently (approximately 2 X 4 X 24) for $100 I find it a crime to cut that on conventional equipment even with a thin kerf saw blade. You would be better off cutting rough stock on a band saw and sending it through the Byrnes sander a few times as most of us do not have conventional wide belt thickness sanders in our shop.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in Anyone use a 10" table saw for detail fine wood cutting?
Clogger I just can't bring myself to waste precious material by turning the kerf into saw dust. Having bought a boxwood billet recently (approximately 2 X 4 X 24) for $100 I find it a crime to cut that on conventional equipment even with a thin kerf saw blade. You would be better off cutting rough stock on a band saw and sending it through the Byrnes sander a few times as most of us do not have conventional wide belt thickness sanders in our shop.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from druxey in Anyone use a 10" table saw for detail fine wood cutting?
Clogger I just can't bring myself to waste precious material by turning the kerf into saw dust. Having bought a boxwood billet recently (approximately 2 X 4 X 24) for $100 I find it a crime to cut that on conventional equipment even with a thin kerf saw blade. You would be better off cutting rough stock on a band saw and sending it through the Byrnes sander a few times as most of us do not have conventional wide belt thickness sanders in our shop.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Home made Drill Press Vise
Richard sometimes it is just as much fun to make a tool or jig! Nice work!
Having said that what I find that frustrates me is a device to hold my work piece that gets captured in the vise. I am constantly kludging something up to hold the part as the vise jaw depth is too deep or I need to reorient the piece or some such thing. It never seems to go away.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in Home made Drill Press Vise
Richard sometimes it is just as much fun to make a tool or jig! Nice work!
Having said that what I find that frustrates me is a device to hold my work piece that gets captured in the vise. I am constantly kludging something up to hold the part as the vise jaw depth is too deep or I need to reorient the piece or some such thing. It never seems to go away.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Canute in Home made Drill Press Vise
Richard sometimes it is just as much fun to make a tool or jig! Nice work!
Having said that what I find that frustrates me is a device to hold my work piece that gets captured in the vise. I am constantly kludging something up to hold the part as the vise jaw depth is too deep or I need to reorient the piece or some such thing. It never seems to go away.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Moab in Home made Drill Press Vise
Richard sometimes it is just as much fun to make a tool or jig! Nice work!
Having said that what I find that frustrates me is a device to hold my work piece that gets captured in the vise. I am constantly kludging something up to hold the part as the vise jaw depth is too deep or I need to reorient the piece or some such thing. It never seems to go away.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from RichardG in Home made Drill Press Vise
Richard sometimes it is just as much fun to make a tool or jig! Nice work!
Having said that what I find that frustrates me is a device to hold my work piece that gets captured in the vise. I am constantly kludging something up to hold the part as the vise jaw depth is too deep or I need to reorient the piece or some such thing. It never seems to go away.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea by rafine 1/48
Bob this pursuit has its own way of making oneself a harsh critic of their work. This forum offers us all superb references for "how to and perfection". It is both a blessing and a curse. In building Cheerful (which is still in process) I learned so much and have improved immensely. You are way ahead of me (maybe that is not a good reference point)!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea by rafine 1/48
Bob your work inspires us all. Nice clean execution and progress. My work has stalled as i have wood shop projects "on the ways" that desperately need to be launched. I need to adopt your focus/mentality about this project.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea by rafine 1/48
Inspirational Bob! I just managed to get all my bulkheads completed yesterday and I have yet to build my build platform! So it seems "I have miles to go before I sleep". I will be tuning in to you for inspiration and guidance. Don't lose me in the dust!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea by rafine 1/48
The enthusiasm for the project is not surprisingly, amazing. Definitely a worthy project and one well worth the effort Bob. Essex will have to wait. I for one will follow your journey.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in New to the site and starting out my hobby here
If one wants to expand one's knowledge and be inspired there is no better place than MSW. Learn from the masters and don't be dismayed by early work. You will get there.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Robp1025 in New to the site and starting out my hobby here
If one wants to expand one's knowledge and be inspired there is no better place than MSW. Learn from the masters and don't be dismayed by early work. You will get there.
Joe
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