dgbot

Your ports and sills look perfect and the straight edge you used was a stroke of genius.

David B

That really looks good Nenad.

David B

Terrific paint job Nils.  She is really looking like a grand lady.

David B

Congratulations on a quick recovery.

David B

Moving along Dan.  Treat that tool with the respect it deserves.  More people are hurt using table saws than any other tool.  When I was still workng two years ago an employe at our Des Moines plant cut off his fingers using one.  I am not sure how it happened but when I used on I treated with great care and used push blocks for all the work.  Nice 

David B

Chuck, if you have a vice use that to hold the strip while you are shaping the plank.  Take your time as the stuff supplied in most kits leave much to be desired.  If you are lucky enough to have a Woodcraft nearby that would be great in that their veneers are top notch.

David B

Sounds like you are in for an adventure in Ship modeling.  Have a good time and keep the peanut gallery open please.

David B

Great tip Michael that is a keeper.

David B

That was what my Dr. told me as well.

David B

I echo everyone else Bob, a lovey shape.  Are you going to stain or paint her?

David B

I pray that your loved one heals soon.  Because of my problems I have a fracture in my lower back and understand pain pills.  They come in handy when needed but I will not get behind a wheel or operate a machine when I take one.  The biggest drawback is basically what you used to take for granted no longer works for you and you feel helpless.

David B

Nice work Dave and am happy that you are doing okay.  Question I like the look of hard maple but have never planked with it.  How pliable is it or is it on the brittle side?

David B

I picked up a Sherline years ago and have added collets and a jewelers tool rest with it both are very useful.

David B

Using modeling clay is a very good idea Peter thanks for the heads up.

David B

Nothing wrong with furled sails.  To make the bundle closer to scale just remove half the sail and furl it.  Experiment and take a look at ships with their furled sails to get an idea for what you are going to do.

David B

Like Danny said to much deflection needing either  steady or follower rest.  Plus I use and independent 4 jaw chuck for the odd shapes I get into.  It depends on what I am doing and the material and the thickness of the part.  As the old saying goes there are many ways to skin a cat.

David B

Measure and compare it to the plans and alter to match the plans.

David B

Use a plane or a knife and shave the corners into an octagon.  Then smooth it out and start over again.  Time consuming but you do not have to worry about the deviation in a lathe.  I have also used a moto tool to round it out as well.

David B

I use to go to a model railroad shop and pick up a spool of black annealed wire so I did not have to blacken it.  The stuff works great for stropping blocks and other metal work.  I believe you can buy it where they sell beading supplies.  Michaels or Hobby Lobby would probably have it.

David B

Making a mast on a lathe can be frustrating.  The easiest way is to use a plane and a fixture.  You have better control and it is safer and more accurate.

A self centering 4 jaw is defeating the purpose.  I have an independent 4 jaw that is used for irregular shapes etc.

David B 

Looks good Patrick what about a red or white stripe along the hull to contrast with the black?

David B

Nice looking hinge.

David B

A wonderful job of rigging Frank beautiful and uncluttered.

David B

My brother in law packed up all of my power tools so I have not seen my lathe for a long time.  I used Turtle Wax after cleaning it with WD40.  I do not have the strength at the moment to dig it out for a look see.  At work we used 10w30 on the ways on the lathe there and that did the job.  When I get the strength to open my case I will be looking at this wax.

David B

Fantastic work .

David B