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    Doc: Thanks for the link to the Hobbymill tips on using the saw. I added it to my files. We will get it posted onto the Resources pages so it's not lost to the members. Kurt
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    I have a great tool made by Northwest Shortlines - more costly than Michael's nice shop made tool. The table allows precise spacing of the "rivets". Kurt
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    Bob: Here is an extract from the article where I described the silkspan "tar paper" method. Hope this helps. Kurt Extract on roofing technique.pdf
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    Oliver: I wouldn't mess with this one due to the Li-ion battery. Li-ions are the batteries that are burning up all sorts of things including the house or garage where they were charging while unattended. There are several similar models that use ni-cd's that I would consider instead. I have one of the 2 speed minis with ni-cd's (model 750) and don't have qualms about leaving it in the charger. I personally don't think the Li-ion batteries problems with unattended charging are worth the risk when the ni-cd batteries are well proven. The original mini Dremels were really nice but you can't get batteries for them any more and I have found the 750 works for me. Kurt
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    This is individual and his courses has been a controversial subject here. In the search box at the top of the page type in Hunt + Practicum and you will see almost 150 mentions. Check through them. Some will say great others will say not so good with a few less than OK. The information is there - you decide. Kurt
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    Good to see you back in the shop. I will be following this project. Looking back at your build log I was very happy to see you have a fire extinguisher in your shop - right on the bench - something very few modelers consider as appropriate shop equipment. Take care, Kurt
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    Dave: Give this a try before crossing off the tilting table for the Byrnes saw. Cut some wedges from 2x4 stock to the angle you want to cut with the saw and the tilting table and put the wedges under the saw so that the tilting table sets level with the bench top. This in effect tilts the blade to the table making it much easier to use. The thing becomes much easier to use and safer without having to try to hold the work up on the table with a tendency to fall into the blade. For the little bit of angled cutting I do this has worked for me - and I sure don't need another saw in the shop. Take care, Kurt
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    Ilhan: The one note on the drawing says it is at the scupper - the lower surface of the scupper will be at deck level so the metal tread plate has to be at the deck level or the scupper is blocked. Kurt
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    The covers I have observed over the steering chains/rods was a simple cover flush with the deck - as the steering chains were below the decks surface. A simple wood slat assembly that can be lifted out for a wood boat and steel on a metal boats. My experience is strictly with tug and tow boats. On the drawing side view they probably would not be detailed so you would only have the plan (top) view. Kurt
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    Chris: Midwest is still in business - but they stopped the model boat kits entirely. Kurt
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    Mike: Welcome to MSW. Check out the plans that Wooden Boat Magazine sells for full size boats of the type you are thinking of for your full size build. Scale down the measurements to a scale you might be comfortable with (my personal recommendation would be 1/12 scale) and where you can actually build the model just like the real boat. A big savings in materials and time. Again, Welcome to MSW. Kurt
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    Dan: Welcome to MSW. Your business sounds interesting (and I just checked your website) and what you posted about it is OK within our guidelines. However, please read the rules about business postings outside of the dealers section. Again Welcome to MSW Kurt https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/guidelines/
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    Use the white background paper for white letters. You have to match the color of the surface you are putting the decal down onto for the area surrounding the letters so the decal doesn't show. Remember to make sure the surface where the decal is going has to be glossy so the decal doesn't "silver" with trapped air between the decal and flat paint - apply the appropriate dull or matte coat over the decals once dry. Kurt
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    Badger Airbrush has their Modelflex Acrylic Marine paint- Shipyard Rust #16-429. You can get it from usaairbrushsupply.com and some other on-line sources. Kurt
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    Using acrylics you should use a synthetic bristle. The brush shown looks like a natural (red sable?) bristle that tend to split and fray when used with acrylics. Natural bristles are best used with oil based paints. Kurt
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    Wain: I just shipped your copy to you. thanks, Merry Christmas Kurt
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    The Nautical Research Guild (NRG) now has all of the Lexington book and CD files formerly sold by Ships in Scale magazine. The CD with the pdf book is available for $39.95 on a CD disc or $49.95 on a Flash Drive plus $5.00 shipping from the NRG. We do not have it available in the NRG store yet for on-line ordering, but if you call the NRG office (585) 968-8111, Mary can take your card information or give you the PayPal payment information and we can ship you one. You can print out the book or use it on your computer. Take care, Kurt
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    Byrnes sells new insert plates for about $8. Lower your blade all the way. Take out the old insert and put the new one in. Move the fience over to cover part of the insert plate but make sure it is short of the blade's location. Clamp it in place and turn the saw on and raise the blade up through the aluminum plate. The slot will be cut by the blade and there will be a very close fit between the blade and the insert. The close clearance keeps the wood backed up on the bottom side and reduces tear out and combined with the wood piece on the miter gauge no tear out on the back side of the piece being cut. Always have the blade high enough so that the teeth are full exposed when cutting through the wood so the sawdust can escape (slitting blades have no off set and shallow tooth throats so saw dust can clog up causing overheating. The blade should be high enough that it is cutting in a downward manner not just towards the operator. Reduces the tendency for kickback. Kurt
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    Bigcreekdad: Show us a photo of the blade and the aluminum insert plate. If you have set up a zero clearance it should leave a much better edge than what you show. Also back up the miter gauge with a piece of straight hardwood that will back up the piece being cut for a cleaner cut w/o the tear out you are showing. The piece of wood can attach to the miter gauge with 2 faced tape. The photo of the shorter but higher backing piece is what you need for back side tear out prevention. The backing piece can be as long as you want to the left side - just make sure it's straight. For zero clearance make sure the blade and the plate are matched - each width of blade requires a matching zero clearance plate. Examples follow - first is too much clearance and next is correct clearance. This shows too much clearance This shows proper clearance - blade matched to the slot Kurt
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    I guess in the time frame of models made in the 1700's CA doesn't have much of a track record - but I have stuff glued with CA going back to 1968 - and it's as good as the day it was applied. Acetone is the solvent for CA - apply a bit let it soak in and give it a try - add more if needed. Have never experienced a joint that I wasn't able to get apart using Acetone. All this is personal experience and I don't hesitate to use it where needed. At this point as far as I am concerned the CA glue I use today has a longer life expectancy that I do (same with installing LED bulbs in the house). Kurt
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    The Fall issue (63.4) is now available to all digital subscribers. Check your email for the NRG's email with the instructions for setting up your password that was sent just a bit ago by our Constant Contact email service. All subscribers have to set a password to access this and future editions. It's just a few easy steps and fully explained. Also, FYI, there is a pdf button on the tool bar that gives subscribers access to a pdf version that can be printed if a copy of an article is desired. Kurt
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    A good way to make your sander variable speed is to use different areas of the disc. It's spinning at lot faster at the outer edge and slower the closer you go to the shaft. Same RPM but much different feet per second. Kurt
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    Somehow I left out a couple of words in that sentence - now edited to read as intended The digital is $40. The print is $50 and for an additional $15 you get both the print and digital - total $65. We have had a very good response with many people going for both and nobody mentioned the difference until now. Thanks for mentioning it. Take care, Kurt
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    If you haven't taken the time to check the free digital edition of the Journal do it today as the Winter issue will soon be available for viewing and it and future editions will require you to sign up for a membership/subscription. The digital issue is released prior to the print issue being mailed The Winter print issue is at the printer and if you have been putting off subscribing now is the time as waiting might mean you miss getting a copy of the Winter issue. Kurt
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    Rusty: In my original post - prior to editing I said "Use a calculator to divide by 2" - because that's what I do - but I deleted the bit about using a calculator even though I would always use one. Look at it as another tool we get use in building our models...🤩 Kurt

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