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I can't remember the brand as there were several saws made with this junk motor type. Jarmac? for the brand possibly. A lot of end play so the blade kind of goes where it wants and it goes way too fast. It's wort $5 at the most sorry but it's junk.
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kurtvd19 replied to bushman32's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
The sanding drum or the sandpaper on the sanding drum? -
Blades for Artesania Latina Cutter
kurtvd19 replied to brunnels's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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I have made and used the type of soldering jig described. I was not bothered much by the torch's effect on the wood as I used my Smith Little Torch. However, I kept a bowl of water and a good sized ratty paint brush right next to my soldering spot on the bench in case of fire. I used it a few times to knock down smoldering areas before flames would appear. I also have a fire extinguisher real close. Be prepared rather than being sorry you were not prepared. Kurt
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Eric: Silk span painted to represent canvas is the way I would go. Kurt
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WOOD DUST - Shop safety and your health
kurtvd19 replied to AON's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Alan: Great article. Opened my eyes that there are hazards other than just the inhalation of dust with many woods. I am saving this article so I can make it available to club members. Thanks, Kurt -
Slitting blades were what was supplied for the old PREAC Saw and it is limited to 3 inch (max) saw blades. Slitting blades have no offset to the teeth so it's easy to pick your blade thickness to match the width of a slot (or stacking to get a specific width). I got away from slitting blades except in rare cases as I have found some carbide blades that work great for my work - and they don't get hot and bind up. Kurt
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There will be an announcement made here on MSW when the business reopens. Donna has asked that people do not call or email until then.
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Possibly Eric. I do know that I have observed drain valves in steam piping systems to rid the lines of water where the Engineer could reach over, crack the valve and blow out any water.
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Eric: The walled off areas alongside the stairs was for coal storage. I have seen photographs of coal in burlap bags being carried onto boats. Sometimes on backs or shoulders and also in wheelbarrows. If building the Chaperon today, and not for a magazine deadline, I would absolutely insulate to top area of the boilers. Most photos I have of steam engines and their steam pipes don't show insulation on the pipes or the engines. Back then the fuel was cheap and conserving fuel or steam wasn't much of a concern. Kurt
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Pulled the Trigger == Lathe coming
kurtvd19 replied to kgstakes's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I think you will be happy with the TAIG. I had one for several years and learned to do a few things with it - I was happy. A long bed Sherline became available for a very good price so I got it. Soon learned that I didn't need the long bed unit. A club member who had just purchased a short bed Sherline was telling everybody how unhappy he was that he spent all that money for the short bed Sherline. I overheard him and offered to swap him my long bed unit for his short bed unit and he was at my shop the next day. So there I was with a Taig and a short bed Sherline. I soon found myself using the Sherline exclusively and sold it to a fellow club member for a good price for both of us. Sure enough I found myself missing the Taig as it was a lot easier to use in many cases. The guy who bought it was in love with it so I stopped considering getting another Taig and learned to love the Sherline. I am sure you will enjoy using the Taig it will probably always be able to do more than you need or know how to do.
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