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    For those who have interest, there is a free book in PDF form written by a retired fighter jet pilot about Netsuke, which is miniature carving fairly close to our scales. Click on the link below: http://sterlingsculptures.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Carving_Netsuke.pdf Jim
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    Like wefalk said, I thought it would be useful as a scraping tool for making detail moldings. I may still try to make one work though. Jim
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    Thank you, Julie, I should have guessed it was a Lie-Nielsen. It looks really well made. Jim
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    That inlay tool would be great for making moldings, also.......and it does look easy to build, Jim
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    Beautiful work on the Danmark, Mike......... Okahumpka Jim
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    Hi, Julie........... Watch the videos on the attached log that Chuck put together. It explains the planking process very well. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13850-chucks-planking-videos/page-1 Jim
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    Pete you are going to love it........ Jim
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    Hi, Gaetan......... Yes, I agree with your view on the micro motor. I am looking at the "bulldozer" because #1 it is only slightly used, #2 it is a very good price, and #3 I will be using it mostly for larger carvings that would not fit on a model ship. Jim
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    Thanks, Kurt...... Very good report and answered everything I wondered about. I had forgotten to ask about lubing the flex shaft, but the way you described it, it's not that big of a deal, Jim
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    I am considering buying a used Foredom tool primarily for carving, but have never used one (I have been using a 35 year old Dremel tool that is on its last legs). Before I spend the money I'm hoping to get some sage advice from some of the members. Some questions I have......... Are they as good as everybody says they are? Do they have a lot of vibration in the tool, similar to the Dremels, or are they truly smooth? Are they pretty much maintenance free? Which model do you prefer, and why (again, especially for woodcarving)? Are they disturbingly noisy? I could not find a lot of info on the internet about these tools, nor could I find a lot on this site. Hoping that this request for input can result in an interesting topic. Thanks in advance for any thoughts you have to offer. Jim
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    I raise my glass to you and the finest Victory I have seen to date. Carry on........ Jim
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    Something tells me that the new house has been demanding a bit of your time, probably more so than just setting up shop. Nice view outside your work table. Welcome back, Julie. Jim
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    Please don't misunderstand my ranting and raving about the metric system; I am definitely in favor of the adoption, but as most Americans can and do understand, it is cost prohibitive. We just thank God that we don't have to put up with the pound of British Sterling....... long live the US dollar. Jim
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    OK, picture this.......... You are the CEO of a major corporation based in the United States, with many sattelite businesses around the globe. You make the decision to make the conversion from Imperial to Metric in all of your US factories (the global enterprises are already metric, of course). So, you call in your top advisors to explain what you would like to do adjust your businesses to match the rest of the world. The first problem that popped up was the cost of converting all of the existing billions of drawings and blueprints to metric. Next came the VP of Manufacturing who commented on the cost of changing all of the tooling to metric, instructing hundreds of thousands of factory workers how to adjust their thinking when using the metric system (which most never before had to use), and the added rework costs to repair parts made wrongly due to Drafting errors made during the change over. When the long and grueling meeting with all of his cronies was finally over, and they realized the costs related to this project, what do you think the decision would be? I wonder if this is why the US never crossed over to metric........ Jim
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    Fantastic........ Jim
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    If you have several projects you are working on at the same time, I would think that you would WANT to order several of these devices......... Jim
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    Thank you, sir......
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    Hi, grsjax........... What is the approximate diameter of the large section in your photo? Jim
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    Could you post some pics of the breakages? I'm sure you would get a lot of help if members could see the problems........are they clean breaks (glue not adhering or being totally squeezed out)? We need to see the problem. What type of glue are you using? Treenails are not mandatory, but will surely strengthen the joints and this is recommended. Jim
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    A more fun way to protect sharp tools is to go to your favorite wine store and pick up a bottle or two your favorite wines, but make sure that they have the plastic stopper, not cork........... the cork retains moisture which would tend to rust your blades. The plastic stopper will not. After removing the plastic "cork" and prior to enjoying the contents of the bottle, pierce your blade into the stopper far enough to protect the blade of your tool. Enjoy. Jim
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    Very fascinating build, Druxey. I'm amazed that you can remove and replace the hull from the plug and that it still maintains its size while being so fragile. Can't wait to see what you do with the carvings. Jim
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    Hi, Mike........ Try Ace Hardware. Our local Ace has quite a variety. If they don't carry what you are looking for, maybe they can order it. Jim
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    Hi, Steve....... I saw one of your recent postings showing the value of the fly tying vices, and you have convinced me. Thanks. Jim
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    Another great looking build, Michael. I really like the looks of that redwood planking....... you guys on the west coast get all the neat stuff. Jim
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    I have been using Jim's tools for almost ten years with two very minor problems that were handled promptly and at no cost to me, so of course I had planned to write about yet another happy happy happy story of the legendary Model Machines Customer Service facility in Orlando, Florida. Then it dawned on me......... why do people keep writing about all the good experiences they encountered when dealing with Jim Byrnes? Why don't we ever hear about all the BAD things about his products and his service? My guess is that is a testimony all by itself. To all of the satisfied customers like myself, all I can say is..... enjoy. Jim

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