Moab

• Everyone is probably way ahead of me on this but I thought it worth sharing. I purchased this lamp at Bed Bath Beyond. It's relatively  inexpensive (about $20), very light, gives off no heat and can be easily moved around and bent as needed. For example, if I have a small piece in my vice that needs shaping and my model is a few feet from the vice, I can easily move the piece (after shaping it) and the lamp to the model to see if the part fits. This lamp allows me to shine the light exactly (most of the time) where I need it.

Agree with both however (in my opinion) some of the "STARTER" tool sets leave something to be desired. Like Pat I must admit to being a tool-aholick. When I see a beautiful plane from Lie Nielsen or Lee Valley I have a pavlovian reaction...I start sweating and shaking and my wife asks me if I'm feeling well. I do feel that a well made model may contain great wood, etc. but the finished product is more a reflection of the builder...Moab

Thanx Bob. You saved me more than a few $$$$...Moab

I found a couple of excellent tweezers a  Sally's Beauty Supplies. They cost about $10 each but the quality was much better than the ten tweezers for $11 found 

on many sites. You can also find a range sanding sticks.....Moab 

Steve; great build!! I got some awesome tips for jigs. Thanx for all the great pix...Moab

Are diamond files overkill?...Moab

FYI; a few months ago I started building the Dušek COG. I became interested in the COG after seeing a model at the Maritime Museum in San Diego. It's a great museum!!!  I was corresponding with Daniel and asked if he'd do the kit in walnut. He was very accommodating and great to work with. He produced the custom kit for me. I'm not sure he wants to do this regularly but it's great to work with someone who went out of his way to do this.

Excellent video. Thank you for posting...Moab

I use many different ca glues but my "go to" ca is Loctite gel (in the gray bottle not the black container). One thing I learned over time is to use a "very small" amount. I also learned (on a airplane forum) that when you can no longer squeeze out any glue you can "carefully" cut apart the plastic outside and use the glue remaining in the tube.

Cristi; thanx for sharing!!  The building and results process are VERY impressive.

The "scratch building" discussion will probably have voters on both sides. I belong to a few other sites and "I think" most members would consider using 3D printed parts part of the scratch process especially when they develop the cad files for the process. One parallel that comes to mind is that most scratch builders probably don't cast or turn the cannons they use in the scratch building process. I can't vote on this since I'm as far removed from being a scratch builder as possible...Moab

Agree. The extended rip fence and miter extension are important. I also found the micrometer adjustment very helpful. 

A lot depends on what you will use the saw for. For example if you want to cut planking from expensive wood you might want a zero clearance insert and a slotting blade.

Whatever you purchase the Byrnes equipment is awesome...Moab

Love the Zona! .....Moab/ Allan

I recently moved into a codo so my large shop and scratch building days are over. My "shop/office, etc. is about 6' x 12' (next to the kitchen). I call it "the cave".  Not much room for a vacuum system. I recently purched a ShopVac Micro. It has plenty of power and so far seems to meet my needs....Moab/Allan

I've used the "old plastic one" for over thirty years. It's great.....Moab

Than for posting. Great results...Moab

Love it!!!!!!!!

Bob; thanx for sharing. Great tools, etc......Allan/Moab

Yup. Those look like the little red cups I have in my safe. Thank you, thank you!!!!!! Moab

Yup. Those look like the little red cups I have in my safe. Thank you, thank you!!!!!! Moab

Wow!!! Lots of replies in a very short period of time. It seems like CA has lots of fans and detractors.

I often use it but obviously need to be very careful. I've used the cut off sewing needle approach for years and it works well. After the needles get gunked up with glue I use a small candle and burn off the glue. After I've used the glue I tap the bottle against my bench and this usually keeps the bottle open. If not I use T-pins

to open the nozzle. Years ago I purchased small red plastic cups (about 1/4" x 1/4") from one of the woodworking suppliers. They were great. I put the ca in the cup and dunked the needle into the cup to load the ca. I've gone online but can't finds these cups anywhere. I have about fifty cups left and keep them locked in a safe.

I’ve had great success with his slitter blades.  You might want to call Jim. He’s been very helpful in the past....Allan/Moab

I've been looking for s "small" grinder/sander. This may fit my needs. Thanx for posting...Allan/Moab

Dan’s needle idea works great. 

What I’d like to know is where to get “really great quality” tools.  Most of the online suppliers offer good stuff but not great stuff. For example the tweasers you get from most of them are good but not great. I’m sure a great pair from a good jewelry supply store would cost more but I’d like to have choice to buy great products.....Moab/Allan

Jim Byrnes products are the best. I'll buy one in a minute when I have the $$$. A basic one can be made

(not as good or with so many features) very easily..... 

Can’t wait to see the next episode. Allan