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  1. Johnny Mike
    Just go to 'mini clamps' on Amazon and you will see anything you need.
  2. Johnny Mike
    I work in the basement and I am looking for a small quiet dust extractor. I only need it ocasionally and think a dental dust extractor might work well for me. Does any one have experience using one or have other sugestions? I dont need a shop vac because I have one and it is way more than I need here.
  3. Johnny Mike
    My favorite little sander quit. Obviously I have had it for a long time and they are not around any more. Any help in finding one that works?
  4. Johnny Mike
    Hello The tube I found is used as hand railing. I am not sure what the material is but it is tough and I have used it for steaming many planks for years and it hasn't degraded at all and is not effected by the steam or heat. I have tried using other methods of dry heat but I keep going back to my cheap steamer. It seems to suite my pace.
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    I have been away from building the Batavia for a while but I am now starting to work on it again. I need to continue planking it and thought I would look at steamers as this is how I have done bending before. I tried soaking and other methods and for me steaming works best. I looked around at different methods both home made and purchased and I am going to stick with what I have been doing because it is cheap and easy. I have not followed this forum for a few years so this may be something that has been discussed before. I just bought an electric tee pot years ago, I think for about $15.00, and found a piece of scrap plastic tube cost $0. As the picture shows I just set the pot on the floor and put the tube over the spout. Pretty crude but simple, cheap and effective.
  6. Johnny Mike
    This is probably not a new idea but I recently found a simple adjustable height work table designed for standing and sitting at a computer worked for me when using it in the sitting position only to work on ship building. I have used a single height table but found when I needed to work up close for small tasks like tying pulleys I had to raise the work and working on the rigging would have to stand up. And I would be in odd postures occasionally to get to a particular part of the model. With an adjustable table I can sit and bring the work to a comfortable height while I stay at one level.
  7. Johnny Mike
    Jan It is very helpful following your build as I am working on the same kit. I just got to some of the running rigging and was confused on where to terminate many lines around the base of the fore mast. I thought I left somthing out an reviewed the plans many times with no luck. Then I consulted your build. Thanks so much. BR JMS
  8. Johnny Mike
    Thanks Jan I am looking for thinner and more flexible line now too. I figured a clove hitch was needed and your tip about adding weight is helpful. BR JMS
  9. Johnny Mike
    Jan I am slowly working on the Prins Willem. I have completed some of the standing rigging. I do not know all the correct nautical terms so I have attached one of you pictures with an area circled. Do you have any tips or tricks for completing this part of the rigging? I have tried a few different methods to complete this and I was not happy with the individual line tension. The line I am using always seems like it should be more flexible. JMS
  10. Johnny Mike
    Thanks so much. This is just what I was looking for. JMS
  11. Johnny Mike
    Hello Marcus I stumbled across your posting by accident but I am so glad I did. I have been a big Dutch style windmill fan for years. I have had the opportunity to visit Zaanse Schans and seen many models on display in a few of the museums. Being a mechanical engineer by trade I am most impressed by the engineering and skill needed to build and operate a wind mill. I am also always impressed by the shear power they possess and the quietness of their operation. I wish the machinery I build today could come close to this power/noise ratio. I have built some models in plastic and a few kits in wood and have always wanted to scratch build one. I have a lot of plans in books and posters but my skill level is not quite up to building an exact duplication of an actual working mill. Can you tell me if and where I can get any plans like you are using? Best regards JMS

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