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Y.T. replied to MintGum's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have been through this.the 220 V device will provide you not enough power to bend any planks. currently I am using Weller’s 110 V soldering iron 80 W power and the head from AeroPiccola plank bender which fits right into it. -
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Y.T. started following Simple, low cost, small thimbles , Wood Plank Benders - Rounding , Recommended First Machine and 2 others
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Y.T. replied to MintGum's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
If this one is still available from anywhere it is the only one worth considering. I have original Aeropiccola like this. To my opinion all the rest are not good. -
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Y.T. replied to MintGum's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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I use this disk sander for years and am very pleased with it. It is four times cheaper than Proxxon and does same job. https://www.amazon.ca/Vibration-Free-Bench-Disc-Sander/dp/B07SFZGHVQ/ref=asc_df_B07SFZGHVQ?mcid=939201fb73b2384da47191e8a4656ceb&tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706725384462&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16140153878231337219&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9189954&hvtargid=pla-2245741550629&psc=1&hvocijid=16140153878231337219-B07SFZGHVQ-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1
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Disk sander is more important for wood ship modelling. I have no doubts. Table saw is complimentary especially if you are not going to manufacture your own wood planks from scratch.
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I am going to stick to a brass tube. This is a sample 1 mm OD. I knock it with a center punch so it is easy to be wrapped with a rope. Not wiggling out.
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Simple, low cost, small thimbles
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Tired hearing of "pirating". Proof of pirating must be presented before accusing. In general this issue is the matter for legal courts. Has little to do with consumers.
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If you do, buy it with standard Proxxon collets set to hold the tool. Do not get adjustable chuck as it is inaccurate. Also you may consider buying this contraption. This is very handy.
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It is held by lowering and holding a drill quill. I find it extremely efficient. I have Sherline mill but would never do blocks on it even with a sensitive drilling attachment I have. It has about 5 thou runout on the 0.4 mm tool. My Proxxon setup is 1.5 thou runout. Sherline is for some more crude and metal work.
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There is an adjustable stopper bolt. Look at my picture.
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Pirated or not pirated by Chinese manufacturers, the plastic Unimat is for kids play. It is not for real work even with ship modelers.
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