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garyshipwright got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Congratulations, Chuck, on a job well done and may you next one be just as good if not better. Look forward to seeing it and have enjoy watching your Winchelsea come to life. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Congratulations, Chuck, on a job well done and may you next one be just as good if not better. Look forward to seeing it and have enjoy watching your Winchelsea come to life. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Canute in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Hi Kris and thank you. I did find a place, the office depot does this accept they use plastic rings instead of metal. She also put a clear plastic sheet on the front cover and a blue one on the back cover. Came out real nice and now resides in my library. Was very happy how it came out that's for sure. Once again thank you very much for putting this on the site. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from James G in Upgrading Mill
Hi ChrisL. If I had to make a choice over what mill I would still get a Sherline . It really depends on how deep your pocket's are. They have a 14" Deluxe 8- direction Milling Machine which has a 15" extended Column upgrade, believe the cost was 1500, for the base package. They have a lot of accessories to fit all of your need's. They have a tilting angle table, Manual Rotary table Milling vise, and a rotating base to hold the Vise. Digital Readout to help you with the precision on your cutting. A sensitive Drilling attachment that you could also add. Works great when your using very small bit's so you don't break the bit's. It sort of lets you get a feeling of what the bit is doing. Of course it all comes at a price but I brought mine over the last few year's to help with the cost of it and have not regret it. You could go to their site, make a list of what you might need to get started and they will give you a package deal. Once you get the base package, what ever that may be then you can get the accessories you really need and not have to put out a chunk of money. You can do that over time because you are buying a tool for a life time. Also If you purchase their lathe get the 17 inch one, you can use the mill accessories on the lathe which would cut down on the cost of the accessories.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Kris Avonts in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Hi Kris and thank you. I did find a place, the office depot does this accept they use plastic rings instead of metal. She also put a clear plastic sheet on the front cover and a blue one on the back cover. Came out real nice and now resides in my library. Was very happy how it came out that's for sure. Once again thank you very much for putting this on the site. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from CPDDET in Upgrading Mill
Hi ChrisL. If I had to make a choice over what mill I would still get a Sherline . It really depends on how deep your pocket's are. They have a 14" Deluxe 8- direction Milling Machine which has a 15" extended Column upgrade, believe the cost was 1500, for the base package. They have a lot of accessories to fit all of your need's. They have a tilting angle table, Manual Rotary table Milling vise, and a rotating base to hold the Vise. Digital Readout to help you with the precision on your cutting. A sensitive Drilling attachment that you could also add. Works great when your using very small bit's so you don't break the bit's. It sort of lets you get a feeling of what the bit is doing. Of course it all comes at a price but I brought mine over the last few year's to help with the cost of it and have not regret it. You could go to their site, make a list of what you might need to get started and they will give you a package deal. Once you get the base package, what ever that may be then you can get the accessories you really need and not have to put out a chunk of money. You can do that over time because you are buying a tool for a life time. Also If you purchase their lathe get the 17 inch one, you can use the mill accessories on the lathe which would cut down on the cost of the accessories.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from mtaylor in Upgrading Mill
Hi ChrisL. If I had to make a choice over what mill I would still get a Sherline . It really depends on how deep your pocket's are. They have a 14" Deluxe 8- direction Milling Machine which has a 15" extended Column upgrade, believe the cost was 1500, for the base package. They have a lot of accessories to fit all of your need's. They have a tilting angle table, Manual Rotary table Milling vise, and a rotating base to hold the Vise. Digital Readout to help you with the precision on your cutting. A sensitive Drilling attachment that you could also add. Works great when your using very small bit's so you don't break the bit's. It sort of lets you get a feeling of what the bit is doing. Of course it all comes at a price but I brought mine over the last few year's to help with the cost of it and have not regret it. You could go to their site, make a list of what you might need to get started and they will give you a package deal. Once you get the base package, what ever that may be then you can get the accessories you really need and not have to put out a chunk of money. You can do that over time because you are buying a tool for a life time. Also If you purchase their lathe get the 17 inch one, you can use the mill accessories on the lathe which would cut down on the cost of the accessories.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Upgrading Mill
Hi ChrisL. If I had to make a choice over what mill I would still get a Sherline . It really depends on how deep your pocket's are. They have a 14" Deluxe 8- direction Milling Machine which has a 15" extended Column upgrade, believe the cost was 1500, for the base package. They have a lot of accessories to fit all of your need's. They have a tilting angle table, Manual Rotary table Milling vise, and a rotating base to hold the Vise. Digital Readout to help you with the precision on your cutting. A sensitive Drilling attachment that you could also add. Works great when your using very small bit's so you don't break the bit's. It sort of lets you get a feeling of what the bit is doing. Of course it all comes at a price but I brought mine over the last few year's to help with the cost of it and have not regret it. You could go to their site, make a list of what you might need to get started and they will give you a package deal. Once you get the base package, what ever that may be then you can get the accessories you really need and not have to put out a chunk of money. You can do that over time because you are buying a tool for a life time. Also If you purchase their lathe get the 17 inch one, you can use the mill accessories on the lathe which would cut down on the cost of the accessories.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Seventynet in Upgrading Mill
Hi ChrisL. If I had to make a choice over what mill I would still get a Sherline . It really depends on how deep your pocket's are. They have a 14" Deluxe 8- direction Milling Machine which has a 15" extended Column upgrade, believe the cost was 1500, for the base package. They have a lot of accessories to fit all of your need's. They have a tilting angle table, Manual Rotary table Milling vise, and a rotating base to hold the Vise. Digital Readout to help you with the precision on your cutting. A sensitive Drilling attachment that you could also add. Works great when your using very small bit's so you don't break the bit's. It sort of lets you get a feeling of what the bit is doing. Of course it all comes at a price but I brought mine over the last few year's to help with the cost of it and have not regret it. You could go to their site, make a list of what you might need to get started and they will give you a package deal. Once you get the base package, what ever that may be then you can get the accessories you really need and not have to put out a chunk of money. You can do that over time because you are buying a tool for a life time. Also If you purchase their lathe get the 17 inch one, you can use the mill accessories on the lathe which would cut down on the cost of the accessories.
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garyshipwright reacted to Roger Pellett in Upgrading Mill
Sherline equipment is modular. The head which includes the motor, speed control, and spindle is the same for both the lathe and milling machine. The head can be easily interchanged between the lathe and Mill by removing one set screw. Rigidity is a key to accurate work, and the design of the joint between the head and column or lathe bed provides rigidity. If you use a Mill often, but a lathe seldom, you could buy a mill and later just the lathe bed.
Although pricy, Sherline offers a huge selection of accessories to complement the machines themselves. IMHO, the skill in machining is often the setup to hold the parts accurately and rigidly, and that’s where accessories are needed. I recently bought a rotary table to allow me to drill a series of equally spaced holes around the periphery of a disc. In addition to the table, I was able to buy a fixture that accurately mounts in its center to hold a collet chuck (the same collets that fit the lathe).
Located in California, Sherline is easy to contact and they back up their products with excellent customer service.
Roger
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garyshipwright got a reaction from dvm27 in Upgrading Mill
Hi ChrisL. If I had to make a choice over what mill I would still get a Sherline . It really depends on how deep your pocket's are. They have a 14" Deluxe 8- direction Milling Machine which has a 15" extended Column upgrade, believe the cost was 1500, for the base package. They have a lot of accessories to fit all of your need's. They have a tilting angle table, Manual Rotary table Milling vise, and a rotating base to hold the Vise. Digital Readout to help you with the precision on your cutting. A sensitive Drilling attachment that you could also add. Works great when your using very small bit's so you don't break the bit's. It sort of lets you get a feeling of what the bit is doing. Of course it all comes at a price but I brought mine over the last few year's to help with the cost of it and have not regret it. You could go to their site, make a list of what you might need to get started and they will give you a package deal. Once you get the base package, what ever that may be then you can get the accessories you really need and not have to put out a chunk of money. You can do that over time because you are buying a tool for a life time. Also If you purchase their lathe get the 17 inch one, you can use the mill accessories on the lathe which would cut down on the cost of the accessories.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from hollowneck in Upgrading Mill
Hi ChrisL. If I had to make a choice over what mill I would still get a Sherline . It really depends on how deep your pocket's are. They have a 14" Deluxe 8- direction Milling Machine which has a 15" extended Column upgrade, believe the cost was 1500, for the base package. They have a lot of accessories to fit all of your need's. They have a tilting angle table, Manual Rotary table Milling vise, and a rotating base to hold the Vise. Digital Readout to help you with the precision on your cutting. A sensitive Drilling attachment that you could also add. Works great when your using very small bit's so you don't break the bit's. It sort of lets you get a feeling of what the bit is doing. Of course it all comes at a price but I brought mine over the last few year's to help with the cost of it and have not regret it. You could go to their site, make a list of what you might need to get started and they will give you a package deal. Once you get the base package, what ever that may be then you can get the accessories you really need and not have to put out a chunk of money. You can do that over time because you are buying a tool for a life time. Also If you purchase their lathe get the 17 inch one, you can use the mill accessories on the lathe which would cut down on the cost of the accessories.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from Canute in Upgrading Mill
Hi ChrisL. If I had to make a choice over what mill I would still get a Sherline . It really depends on how deep your pocket's are. They have a 14" Deluxe 8- direction Milling Machine which has a 15" extended Column upgrade, believe the cost was 1500, for the base package. They have a lot of accessories to fit all of your need's. They have a tilting angle table, Manual Rotary table Milling vise, and a rotating base to hold the Vise. Digital Readout to help you with the precision on your cutting. A sensitive Drilling attachment that you could also add. Works great when your using very small bit's so you don't break the bit's. It sort of lets you get a feeling of what the bit is doing. Of course it all comes at a price but I brought mine over the last few year's to help with the cost of it and have not regret it. You could go to their site, make a list of what you might need to get started and they will give you a package deal. Once you get the base package, what ever that may be then you can get the accessories you really need and not have to put out a chunk of money. You can do that over time because you are buying a tool for a life time. Also If you purchase their lathe get the 17 inch one, you can use the mill accessories on the lathe which would cut down on the cost of the accessories.
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garyshipwright got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Hi Kris and thank you. I did find a place, the office depot does this accept they use plastic rings instead of metal. She also put a clear plastic sheet on the front cover and a blue one on the back cover. Came out real nice and now resides in my library. Was very happy how it came out that's for sure. Once again thank you very much for putting this on the site. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from yvesvidal in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Here is Number 48 June 1984 which is the conclusion
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garyshipwright got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Trussben - 1:48
Ben if you was going to buy some Holly for you building where would you go to get some? Am not sure if I have enough and figure maybe I would get a couple of pieces before I start that part of the build. Thank you. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Trussben - 1:48
Ben I have some good holly with no gray streaks and probably have had it for a few years. Not sure if I have enough to plank the hull but we will see. I also have some silver maple which is probably just as white. so maybe I see if I can find more of both. Well good sir you got it right and wood now days is quite expensive. Thanks again. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Trussben - 1:48
Hi Ben. I been looking at your planking and must say it is out standing that's for sure. The holly you used for the planking below the wale is a eye catcher. Am think about using holly for the lower planking that is with your permission good sir. Keep up the great work. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Thank's Alan. We don't have a staples here any more but a Office Depot and they said they could do it and the price is really really low. Thanks again. Gary
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garyshipwright got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Hi Kris. Thank you for putting the Pdf here and just to let you know I downloaded it for my self for my own personal use. Have a question, where did you have your's bindet? Have to see if I can find a place to do that for me.
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garyshipwright reacted to druxey in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Time for us scratch builders to retire....
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garyshipwright reacted to a.sorolla in La Mahonesa 1789 by native one - scale 1/48
Hello
Already very little to get to the point of having the whole structure presented.
As in this 3D drawing of La Mahonesa
Adrián
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garyshipwright reacted to mtbediz in HM Naval Cutter Alert by mtbediz - FINISHED - 1:36 Scale
I'm putting together the pieces I prepared for the Carriages.
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garyshipwright reacted to mtbediz in HM Naval Cutter Alert by mtbediz - FINISHED - 1:36 Scale
Windlass is complete.
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garyshipwright reacted to woodrat in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
More progress on the hull:
The ceiling has been indicated by a number of longitudinal strakes The athwartships futtock and floor riders have been installed. Main deck clamps in place Breasthooks installed Fore and mainmast steps in place
Looking forward
Looking aft
Stern timbers promise to be a challenge!
Cheers
Dick
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