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Chuck got a reaction from Q A's Revenge in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Thanks...
Thats what I am hoping....I know there will always be folks who just dont want to bother spending the time to make rope. Regardless of what tool you use it still takes time to learn and test. If you dont plan on selling it as a business then making rope once a year for a project isnt all that appealing.
I hope...
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Chuck got a reaction from Jay 1 in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Trial and error same as always. Just keep it lubricated...I spray some WD-40 on it every day before I use it. No real tricks...no real mystery. Rope making is a simple principle. You just have to get the timing correct and tension on each side after twister. You must establish an equilibrium after twisting that gives you a nice looking rope. This will be different depending on teh size of teh rope and the material you use and the amount of threads on each eye.
Yes it looks cheasy but I wouldnt trade it for anything else. I do wish the diameter of the circular parts were larger. This would allow a forth eye on them for four stranded rope. But it works a treat. Now you know my secret...so much for my rope business now, LOl !!! I am no engineer either...look at that high tech piece of equipment... and stylish as well. A 21' length of rope in 8 minutes....try and beat that. See the pics of my rope-a-dashery below. I will be making 500 feet of brown rope today...joy!!
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from flying_dutchman2 in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Dont be so quick to say its crap....I basically use it to produce all of my rope for Syren Ship Model company. With a modification or two....you can lay up a 21 foot length of rope in about 8 minutes. I have demonstrated this at my local club. I make approximately 5-6000 feet of rope on that so-called piece of crap every month. You can buy them for 20 bucks and when it gets used up...throw it away and get another. The average builder will never need to make 70,000 feet of rope per year so it will last a lifetime. In my case...I used one for three years....so I recommend them highly. I use a variable speed drill to power each end. The principle of making rope is very simple...I subscribe to the KISS philosophy. Why over complicate things. It does the job nicely. But if you want to spend a lot more.....on ...other machines...thats OK too. I just decided yesterday to retire my current ropewalk and built another in 30 minutes. I am good to go for another 100,000 feet of rope at least. The one I use is the Model shipways version but they are identical in every respect. The exact same design and parts.
I think my rope is the best on the market today so if its any indication.....
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Chuck got a reaction from clipper in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Dont be so quick to say its crap....I basically use it to produce all of my rope for Syren Ship Model company. With a modification or two....you can lay up a 21 foot length of rope in about 8 minutes. I have demonstrated this at my local club. I make approximately 5-6000 feet of rope on that so-called piece of crap every month. You can buy them for 20 bucks and when it gets used up...throw it away and get another. The average builder will never need to make 70,000 feet of rope per year so it will last a lifetime. In my case...I used one for three years....so I recommend them highly. I use a variable speed drill to power each end. The principle of making rope is very simple...I subscribe to the KISS philosophy. Why over complicate things. It does the job nicely. But if you want to spend a lot more.....on ...other machines...thats OK too. I just decided yesterday to retire my current ropewalk and built another in 30 minutes. I am good to go for another 100,000 feet of rope at least. The one I use is the Model shipways version but they are identical in every respect. The exact same design and parts.
I think my rope is the best on the market today so if its any indication.....
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Chuck got a reaction from WackoWolf in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Thanks...
Thats what I am hoping....I know there will always be folks who just dont want to bother spending the time to make rope. Regardless of what tool you use it still takes time to learn and test. If you dont plan on selling it as a business then making rope once a year for a project isnt all that appealing.
I hope...
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Chuck got a reaction from mtaylor in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Trial and error same as always. Just keep it lubricated...I spray some WD-40 on it every day before I use it. No real tricks...no real mystery. Rope making is a simple principle. You just have to get the timing correct and tension on each side after twister. You must establish an equilibrium after twisting that gives you a nice looking rope. This will be different depending on teh size of teh rope and the material you use and the amount of threads on each eye.
Yes it looks cheasy but I wouldnt trade it for anything else. I do wish the diameter of the circular parts were larger. This would allow a forth eye on them for four stranded rope. But it works a treat. Now you know my secret...so much for my rope business now, LOl !!! I am no engineer either...look at that high tech piece of equipment... and stylish as well. A 21' length of rope in 8 minutes....try and beat that. See the pics of my rope-a-dashery below. I will be making 500 feet of brown rope today...joy!!
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from mikeaidanh in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Dont be so quick to say its crap....I basically use it to produce all of my rope for Syren Ship Model company. With a modification or two....you can lay up a 21 foot length of rope in about 8 minutes. I have demonstrated this at my local club. I make approximately 5-6000 feet of rope on that so-called piece of crap every month. You can buy them for 20 bucks and when it gets used up...throw it away and get another. The average builder will never need to make 70,000 feet of rope per year so it will last a lifetime. In my case...I used one for three years....so I recommend them highly. I use a variable speed drill to power each end. The principle of making rope is very simple...I subscribe to the KISS philosophy. Why over complicate things. It does the job nicely. But if you want to spend a lot more.....on ...other machines...thats OK too. I just decided yesterday to retire my current ropewalk and built another in 30 minutes. I am good to go for another 100,000 feet of rope at least. The one I use is the Model shipways version but they are identical in every respect. The exact same design and parts.
I think my rope is the best on the market today so if its any indication.....
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Chuck reacted to jml1083 in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Seeing is believing and I've been lucky enough to see Chuck in action at one of our club meetings. Everyone was sort of "yeah, right" when Chuck told us how fast he can crank out rope using the Model Expo version. He set up the rope walk, attached a cordless drill and about 7 or 8 minutes later we had 21 feet of perfect rope. He actually had to slow things down for us so he could explain what he was doing. Everything is easy when you know how and a lot of trial and error went into perfecting his technique but now that he has it's like watching a magic show.
There are many, many disadvantages to living in New Jersey.You have snow, ice, Jersey drivers (grrrrr), potholes that 18 wheelers routinely get lost in and mosquitoes large enough to file flight plans at Newark Liberty International Airport.
On the other hand we have Chuck so that other stuff really doesn't matter
Now that I've seen it done I'm pretty sure I could do a fair job of making my own rope but my feeling is why bother. I'd rather buy the rope from Chuck and spend more time on building models which is what I really enjoy.
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Chuck got a reaction from fnkershner in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Thanks...
Thats what I am hoping....I know there will always be folks who just dont want to bother spending the time to make rope. Regardless of what tool you use it still takes time to learn and test. If you dont plan on selling it as a business then making rope once a year for a project isnt all that appealing.
I hope...
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Chuck got a reaction from rtropp in Making cannons from non-traditional materials
If you are going to make a mold and cast the others. Why not buy just one each of the proper sizes. That wont be costly and you could castthe rest from those masters.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from riverboat in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Thanks...
Thats what I am hoping....I know there will always be folks who just dont want to bother spending the time to make rope. Regardless of what tool you use it still takes time to learn and test. If you dont plan on selling it as a business then making rope once a year for a project isnt all that appealing.
I hope...
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Chuck got a reaction from WackoWolf in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Trial and error same as always. Just keep it lubricated...I spray some WD-40 on it every day before I use it. No real tricks...no real mystery. Rope making is a simple principle. You just have to get the timing correct and tension on each side after twister. You must establish an equilibrium after twisting that gives you a nice looking rope. This will be different depending on teh size of teh rope and the material you use and the amount of threads on each eye.
Yes it looks cheasy but I wouldnt trade it for anything else. I do wish the diameter of the circular parts were larger. This would allow a forth eye on them for four stranded rope. But it works a treat. Now you know my secret...so much for my rope business now, LOl !!! I am no engineer either...look at that high tech piece of equipment... and stylish as well. A 21' length of rope in 8 minutes....try and beat that. See the pics of my rope-a-dashery below. I will be making 500 feet of brown rope today...joy!!
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from KevinR in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Dont be so quick to say its crap....I basically use it to produce all of my rope for Syren Ship Model company. With a modification or two....you can lay up a 21 foot length of rope in about 8 minutes. I have demonstrated this at my local club. I make approximately 5-6000 feet of rope on that so-called piece of crap every month. You can buy them for 20 bucks and when it gets used up...throw it away and get another. The average builder will never need to make 70,000 feet of rope per year so it will last a lifetime. In my case...I used one for three years....so I recommend them highly. I use a variable speed drill to power each end. The principle of making rope is very simple...I subscribe to the KISS philosophy. Why over complicate things. It does the job nicely. But if you want to spend a lot more.....on ...other machines...thats OK too. I just decided yesterday to retire my current ropewalk and built another in 30 minutes. I am good to go for another 100,000 feet of rope at least. The one I use is the Model shipways version but they are identical in every respect. The exact same design and parts.
I think my rope is the best on the market today so if its any indication.....
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Chuck got a reaction from riverboat in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Trial and error same as always. Just keep it lubricated...I spray some WD-40 on it every day before I use it. No real tricks...no real mystery. Rope making is a simple principle. You just have to get the timing correct and tension on each side after twister. You must establish an equilibrium after twisting that gives you a nice looking rope. This will be different depending on teh size of teh rope and the material you use and the amount of threads on each eye.
Yes it looks cheasy but I wouldnt trade it for anything else. I do wish the diameter of the circular parts were larger. This would allow a forth eye on them for four stranded rope. But it works a treat. Now you know my secret...so much for my rope business now, LOl !!! I am no engineer either...look at that high tech piece of equipment... and stylish as well. A 21' length of rope in 8 minutes....try and beat that. See the pics of my rope-a-dashery below. I will be making 500 feet of brown rope today...joy!!
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from tasmanian in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Dont be so quick to say its crap....I basically use it to produce all of my rope for Syren Ship Model company. With a modification or two....you can lay up a 21 foot length of rope in about 8 minutes. I have demonstrated this at my local club. I make approximately 5-6000 feet of rope on that so-called piece of crap every month. You can buy them for 20 bucks and when it gets used up...throw it away and get another. The average builder will never need to make 70,000 feet of rope per year so it will last a lifetime. In my case...I used one for three years....so I recommend them highly. I use a variable speed drill to power each end. The principle of making rope is very simple...I subscribe to the KISS philosophy. Why over complicate things. It does the job nicely. But if you want to spend a lot more.....on ...other machines...thats OK too. I just decided yesterday to retire my current ropewalk and built another in 30 minutes. I am good to go for another 100,000 feet of rope at least. The one I use is the Model shipways version but they are identical in every respect. The exact same design and parts.
I think my rope is the best on the market today so if its any indication.....
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Chuck reacted to michael mott in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Chuck, thanks for posting your comments on this, it is always great to get the perspective of those who do production work. The need for simplicity is obvious, when one is making the volume that you are.
The old adage "practice makes perfect" is evident in your work.
Michael
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Chuck got a reaction from fnkershner in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Trial and error same as always. Just keep it lubricated...I spray some WD-40 on it every day before I use it. No real tricks...no real mystery. Rope making is a simple principle. You just have to get the timing correct and tension on each side after twister. You must establish an equilibrium after twisting that gives you a nice looking rope. This will be different depending on teh size of teh rope and the material you use and the amount of threads on each eye.
Yes it looks cheasy but I wouldnt trade it for anything else. I do wish the diameter of the circular parts were larger. This would allow a forth eye on them for four stranded rope. But it works a treat. Now you know my secret...so much for my rope business now, LOl !!! I am no engineer either...look at that high tech piece of equipment... and stylish as well. A 21' length of rope in 8 minutes....try and beat that. See the pics of my rope-a-dashery below. I will be making 500 feet of brown rope today...joy!!
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from sonicmcdude in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Dont be so quick to say its crap....I basically use it to produce all of my rope for Syren Ship Model company. With a modification or two....you can lay up a 21 foot length of rope in about 8 minutes. I have demonstrated this at my local club. I make approximately 5-6000 feet of rope on that so-called piece of crap every month. You can buy them for 20 bucks and when it gets used up...throw it away and get another. The average builder will never need to make 70,000 feet of rope per year so it will last a lifetime. In my case...I used one for three years....so I recommend them highly. I use a variable speed drill to power each end. The principle of making rope is very simple...I subscribe to the KISS philosophy. Why over complicate things. It does the job nicely. But if you want to spend a lot more.....on ...other machines...thats OK too. I just decided yesterday to retire my current ropewalk and built another in 30 minutes. I am good to go for another 100,000 feet of rope at least. The one I use is the Model shipways version but they are identical in every respect. The exact same design and parts.
I think my rope is the best on the market today so if its any indication.....
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Chuck got a reaction from mtaylor in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Dont be so quick to say its crap....I basically use it to produce all of my rope for Syren Ship Model company. With a modification or two....you can lay up a 21 foot length of rope in about 8 minutes. I have demonstrated this at my local club. I make approximately 5-6000 feet of rope on that so-called piece of crap every month. You can buy them for 20 bucks and when it gets used up...throw it away and get another. The average builder will never need to make 70,000 feet of rope per year so it will last a lifetime. In my case...I used one for three years....so I recommend them highly. I use a variable speed drill to power each end. The principle of making rope is very simple...I subscribe to the KISS philosophy. Why over complicate things. It does the job nicely. But if you want to spend a lot more.....on ...other machines...thats OK too. I just decided yesterday to retire my current ropewalk and built another in 30 minutes. I am good to go for another 100,000 feet of rope at least. The one I use is the Model shipways version but they are identical in every respect. The exact same design and parts.
I think my rope is the best on the market today so if its any indication.....
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Chuck got a reaction from Yambo in Curious about Amati ropewalk
Dont be so quick to say its crap....I basically use it to produce all of my rope for Syren Ship Model company. With a modification or two....you can lay up a 21 foot length of rope in about 8 minutes. I have demonstrated this at my local club. I make approximately 5-6000 feet of rope on that so-called piece of crap every month. You can buy them for 20 bucks and when it gets used up...throw it away and get another. The average builder will never need to make 70,000 feet of rope per year so it will last a lifetime. In my case...I used one for three years....so I recommend them highly. I use a variable speed drill to power each end. The principle of making rope is very simple...I subscribe to the KISS philosophy. Why over complicate things. It does the job nicely. But if you want to spend a lot more.....on ...other machines...thats OK too. I just decided yesterday to retire my current ropewalk and built another in 30 minutes. I am good to go for another 100,000 feet of rope at least. The one I use is the Model shipways version but they are identical in every respect. The exact same design and parts.
I think my rope is the best on the market today so if its any indication.....
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Chuck reacted to Ryland Craze in 18th Century Longboat by Ryland Craze - Model Shipways - 1:48
Finally finished the planking while watching the Super Bowl this past Sunday night. Now the really fun part begins.
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Chuck reacted to DaveG in US Brig Syren by DaveG - Model Shipways - 1:64
And so it begins...
I recently decided to get back into model shipbuilding, looked at a bunch of build logs, and ordered a Syren kit. After looking at the kit contents and the instructions, I thought it might be a good idea to get a simpler kit for practice. So, while deciding on a good (easier) kit, I may as well start on the Syren. I mean what could go wrong?
The first page went pretty well. At one page of instructions per day, I should be finished by summer.
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Chuck reacted to augie in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
At 350 hours into the build, it's time for an update.
The second belt of planking (of 3) has been completed from the garboard on up, P/S.
Since the next belt will close her up, I took the opportunity to give the inside 2 coats of diluted PVA. I like the way that seals the inside and stiffens her up prior to sanding. With the false deck in place I will obviously not be able to glue the center section but 'two outta three aint bad'.
Though most of the planking is 1/8 x 1/16 basswood, I've snuck in some tapered 3/16 x 1/16 in the stern to try and minimize the need for stealers. Will definitely need about 2 drop planks up in the stem.
Next will be the 'Super Bowl of Planking'......the 3rd belt. But not before the real game today. My team is in it -- GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!
I'm hoping to leave this lower hull planking a natural, lighter color then that above the wales. All depends on how this next step comes out . Should be there before Spring ---- at least according to today's Groundhog forecast.
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Chuck reacted to Mike Y in 21ft English Pinnace by Mike Y - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24
Time for a warm lamp light!
Very easy to mark treenai holes with a small spotlight. Planks are thin and frames are neatly highlighted
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