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ca.shipwright got a reaction from Canute in Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
You can cut basswood 'til the cows come home. Boxwood, I get about six months out of a .030. I don't due ebony because of sensitivity to the dust- it is poisonous. But it will last even less. Thurston does have a sharpening service although I don't know pricing.
There was an article on how to sharpen a slitting blade with a file somewhere. It talked about sharpening every other tooth or something like that. I just ordered six blades from Thurston and received them in 2 days.
Hope this helps
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
A clean desk is the sign of a very sick mind.
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from Elijah in Sultana by CharlieZardoz - Model Shipways - 1:64
Charlie,
Great work.
Watching you build your Sultana stimulated me to get mine off the shelf and give me some easier work as I do the masting and rigging of my HMB Endeavour. I have already ruined two of hulls that Marc Mosco was kind enough to replace. I am embarrassed to ask for another replacement. So, I am carving the hull from scratch out of a block of basswood.
Could you explain how you transfer the plans to the program on your computer (which one), I get the scanning in part, and how you deliver it to the laser cutter. Or, better said, what you need to take over there. I knowl with about CAD.
I'll put up a build log as I go.
Formerly of Forrest Hills
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Mike
If you have room, add a drop leaf to part of the front of your bench. Install it with door hinges. Let it down, or take it off when not needed.
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from mtaylor in Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
You can cut basswood 'til the cows come home. Boxwood, I get about six months out of a .030. I don't due ebony because of sensitivity to the dust- it is poisonous. But it will last even less. Thurston does have a sharpening service although I don't know pricing.
There was an article on how to sharpen a slitting blade with a file somewhere. It talked about sharpening every other tooth or something like that. I just ordered six blades from Thurston and received them in 2 days.
Hope this helps
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from WackoWolf in Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
You can cut basswood 'til the cows come home. Boxwood, I get about six months out of a .030. I don't due ebony because of sensitivity to the dust- it is poisonous. But it will last even less. Thurston does have a sharpening service although I don't know pricing.
There was an article on how to sharpen a slitting blade with a file somewhere. It talked about sharpening every other tooth or something like that. I just ordered six blades from Thurston and received them in 2 days.
Hope this helps
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from Canute in Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
You can try this:
Pace the veneer on the saw and set your rip fence. Then take a piece of sacrificial wood that will cover the free side of the blade for about 1 inch and rest up against the fence. Raise the blade just high enough to cut into the sacrificial wood. You should also use a zero clearance insert on the table saw. Use a push down to keep the 2 layers tight. Run the sandwich through the saw.
Hope this helps
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from cristikc in Sultana by ca.shipwright - Model Shipways MS2016 - 1:64
Here we are again with another update and some photos.
The first thing I discovered is that it takes a lot more work then I expected to shape the hull out of a single block of wood using the ships lines and templates. It's check, carve, check, carve, check, sand,...... you get the idea.
The included photos show the hull shaping almost completed. Since these pictures were taken I have put a coat of primer on the hull below the 1/16th inch rebate. This will show minor defects that need to be filled and smoothed. Above the wale line won't be as sensitive to the smoothing process since it will be planked.
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from EJ_L in Sultana by ca.shipwright - Model Shipways MS2016 - 1:64
Here we are again with another update and some photos.
The first thing I discovered is that it takes a lot more work then I expected to shape the hull out of a single block of wood using the ships lines and templates. It's check, carve, check, carve, check, sand,...... you get the idea.
The included photos show the hull shaping almost completed. Since these pictures were taken I have put a coat of primer on the hull below the 1/16th inch rebate. This will show minor defects that need to be filled and smoothed. Above the wale line won't be as sensitive to the smoothing process since it will be planked.
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from DaveRow in HMB Endeavour by DaveRow - FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:60 - First Build Kit
Love the lathe idea for rolling the masts. I will give this a try.
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from cog in Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
You can try this:
Pace the veneer on the saw and set your rip fence. Then take a piece of sacrificial wood that will cover the free side of the blade for about 1 inch and rest up against the fence. Raise the blade just high enough to cut into the sacrificial wood. You should also use a zero clearance insert on the table saw. Use a push down to keep the 2 layers tight. Run the sandwich through the saw.
Hope this helps
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from Julie Mo in Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
You can try this:
Pace the veneer on the saw and set your rip fence. Then take a piece of sacrificial wood that will cover the free side of the blade for about 1 inch and rest up against the fence. Raise the blade just high enough to cut into the sacrificial wood. You should also use a zero clearance insert on the table saw. Use a push down to keep the 2 layers tight. Run the sandwich through the saw.
Hope this helps
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from EJ_L in US Brig Syren by hervie - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Good fix Hervie. As already said, when all the "stuff" is added to the very busy bow, I don't think you will be able to notice this fix.
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from EJ_L in US Brig Syren by hervie - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Hervie,
Take a look at the widths of the planks of the starboard side. They seem to vary considerably while the port side planks all appear the same width.
Having said that, you gun port planking is great. I have a Jim Byrnes table saw that I use for the same type of cuts. One of the tricks is to use a sacrificial backer board so that you do not get and rip-out on the work piece. This is critical when working with hardwoods like boxwood.
I took my Victory back down to the bulkheads and centerkeel one time because I was so disappointed in my planking. Remember your not alone in the I wish I had done...........
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from hervie in US Brig Syren by hervie - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Hervie,
Take a look at the widths of the planks of the starboard side. They seem to vary considerably while the port side planks all appear the same width.
Having said that, you gun port planking is great. I have a Jim Byrnes table saw that I use for the same type of cuts. One of the tricks is to use a sacrificial backer board so that you do not get and rip-out on the work piece. This is critical when working with hardwoods like boxwood.
I took my Victory back down to the bulkheads and centerkeel one time because I was so disappointed in my planking. Remember your not alone in the I wish I had done...........
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from RGL in HMB Endeavour by RGL -FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Greg,
Thanks for putting me on to your build log. I read it cover to cover today. Your great build log is exceeded only by your Endeavour. I was blown away by some of the photos of the rigging- the complexity. You can hardly see through to the other side of the ship.
As for cats, they are incompatible with model making. They seem to have an affinity for thread with which they love to tug on and play. Here in the US, a book was actually published "101 Things to Do With a Dead Cat". I'm sure you have additional recommendations.
Well done!
Regards,
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from ggrieco in HMB Endeavour by BANYAN - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - circa 1768
Pat,
Your metal work is as outstanding as the rest of the model. Do you do it freehand or use a milling machine. I have tried freehand and am getting nowhere.
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from DaveRow in HMB Endeavour by ca.shipwright - Corel - 1:60
Hi Greg,
Duplicating parts is always difficult unless you have a CNC machine. What I do is rough out the parts. Paste a copy of the part from the plans in the correct scale, gang them together, and use a 6 inch disc sander from Jim Byrnes with fine sand paper and grind to shape them. Works great for convex curves and straights. Concave cuts are more challenging. I grind as much as I can using the edge of the sanding wheel and finish by hand. If I wasn't so lazy, I would rig up a drum sander on my drill press and use that for the concave curves.
To Endeavour tops:
All the bottom mast tops rest on the cheeks. The top mast tops appear to rest on the hounds of the top masts. I had to take the hounds off the topgallant masts to get them through tops. Also had to pair down the foot of the top gallants to fit the top. I hope this is correct.
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from hervie in HMB Endeavour by ca.shipwright - Corel - 1:60
Another update
Finished building the trestle trees, tops and spreaders this week. All that remains is to sand them and drill the appropriate holes. This was a much bigger job than I thought it would be. The battens almost drove be nuts. I guess this portends that the rest of the build, i.e. masting and rigging and armaments will be very challenging to say the least.
I wish my skills were better, but this is a learning experience and when it's done the small defects should be barely noticeable. Flat black paint is a wonderful enhancer.
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from Captain Slog in HMB Endeavour by ca.shipwright - Corel - 1:60
Another update
Finished building the trestle trees, tops and spreaders this week. All that remains is to sand them and drill the appropriate holes. This was a much bigger job than I thought it would be. The battens almost drove be nuts. I guess this portends that the rest of the build, i.e. masting and rigging and armaments will be very challenging to say the least.
I wish my skills were better, but this is a learning experience and when it's done the small defects should be barely noticeable. Flat black paint is a wonderful enhancer.
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from dashi in HMB Endeavour by ca.shipwright - Corel - 1:60
Thanks E J for your words of support. You feel as I do about this subject.
Now for a update on the photos:
Went to the shop this AM mumbling to myself and looked at the tops again and low and behold there was no mistake. They were all made with the same sized stock for the battens. Now for sure I really think I am loosing my mind. Back to the pictures and it looks like there was a focus difference between the shots. Photography is definitely not my strong suit. All's well that ends well.
Greg Lester: the nightmare is here. Do you have a URL for you build? I am having trouble locating it.
Regards,
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from dashi in HMB Endeavour by ca.shipwright - Corel - 1:60
Another update
Finished building the trestle trees, tops and spreaders this week. All that remains is to sand them and drill the appropriate holes. This was a much bigger job than I thought it would be. The battens almost drove be nuts. I guess this portends that the rest of the build, i.e. masting and rigging and armaments will be very challenging to say the least.
I wish my skills were better, but this is a learning experience and when it's done the small defects should be barely noticeable. Flat black paint is a wonderful enhancer.
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from Elijah in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
E J,
I totally agree with what you are saying about adding the appropriate items as to time and building practices. But, even more, if it looks right, it's right.
Regards
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from Elijah in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Hi E.J.
Your La Couronne is coming out great. I have this ship and I may put it in the ways next, after I complete the Endeavour.
As for expensive, it's relative. You buy a kit for oh, $500. Then you spend half again to build it. Now were up to $750. Just for the h..l of it, buy $250 of new tools- you know gotta have 'em. So now were up to the magic number, $1000. So off we go, and, in 2 or 3 years or 2-3000 hours later we finish the kit. I just don't know many things I can do for 50 cents an hour.
Please chime in with comments if you care to. I have an Endeavour build log and a Sultana build log.
Regards,
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ca.shipwright got a reaction from DaveRow in HMB Endeavour by ca.shipwright - Corel - 1:60
Thanks E J for your words of support. You feel as I do about this subject.
Now for a update on the photos:
Went to the shop this AM mumbling to myself and looked at the tops again and low and behold there was no mistake. They were all made with the same sized stock for the battens. Now for sure I really think I am loosing my mind. Back to the pictures and it looks like there was a focus difference between the shots. Photography is definitely not my strong suit. All's well that ends well.
Greg Lester: the nightmare is here. Do you have a URL for you build? I am having trouble locating it.
Regards,
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