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Ahhh ok card stock. Thought it might be something I would find at my local black powder gun shop. Something increasingly rare in California... Sam
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Ron, really nice work! There is something so elegant in a lap strake construction, love it! Sam
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Very nice. What is cartridge paper? Sam
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Vivian, you are taking "Sparse" to new levels there. You are doing quite well with such a basic kit. For you cannons would the real ones be mobile? Could you lash them sideways to the hull? Sam
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Vivian, Its those tiny details that will set your build apart from othrs. Very nice. I am far from an expert but I have never seen cannon carriages like that before, unusual. Sam
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Vivian, Good to see you back at the bench. There are actually more than a few ladies here, all appear to to be vary friendly, and they are putting out some quality work also. Looking forward to pictures. Sam
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Sjors, Looking good my friend! The SI will be so lonely when you start work on another, she wont be jealous? Merry Merry and Happy Happy! Sam
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Rich, Sailor has a good point, I tend to scrape everything I can. I believe many of the builders here use scrapers. Check out dan Vads build(s) in one of them he has a tutorial on making custom scrapers. Also depending on what glue you used, you might be able to dampen the glue and remove it that way. Sam
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Mark nice to see you getting some build time in. Retirements appears to be hard work. Sam
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Old, new primitive, exotic, doesnt matter. If they go BOOM ya gotta love em! Well I do at least. Sam
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Sjors, looking good. Sam
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Vivian, She is coming together! Marc is right about the lines. I am curious about the two "port" holes on each side, cannon? Or? Sam
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Sjors, Been following along quietly, learning and taking notes. Your out of popcorn by the way, sorry, no dinner last night.. I too am curious about the deadeyes. Sam
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Ron, always a treat to drop in and see something new, and well done. I was going to ask the same question as Robert, thanks for explaining. I have enough challenges with the Enterprise to last me another year, but I am really tempted to add another..... is there a cure to this kind of masochism? Sam
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Z, been following along quietly of late, very very nice!!! That was some work with the ladder, will have to rember that! Sam
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Your doing a very good job with minimal tooling! Sometimes with those small parts its helpfull to leave them attached to the plank as long as you can. Keeps your priceless fingers from hungry knives and drmel bits. Your call in the finish, but as lover of wood I would vote for varnish rather than paint. That's just me though. You will do what works best in your eyes. Sam
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JP, Your not going backwards, your just making progress in the opposite direction! She is looking great, all your backwards progress is making for an awsome build! Sam
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Rich, I discovered your build the other day, it took me a few days of reading on break at work to catch up. The time you took on your planking really shows! Nice job. It looks like you found a method that works for you to bend your planks. I had similar problems with the planks breaking on my Enterprise. Just a thought, its a little late for this build, but if you run into sapelle or mahogany again on a build try to look at the run of the grain. The 2mm planking that came with my build would run straight for several inches and then make a turn; in some cases there was a swirly grain similar to burl. If a plank broke on me it was usually in those places. Looking forward to seeing more. Sam
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Shes buying tools folks, she is addicted, there is no turning back! An entire studio? Will you talk to my wife and 'splain her for me? Smart move buying as you need, you will make fewer bad choices. Although as an admitted tool addict, I dont think there are any truly BAD tools, just tools that dont work as well as others. Improvised workstation. Thats good, 90% of this hobby seems to hinge on improvising, at least for me. Looking forward to your next update. Sam
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A shop vac makes a big difference, its a good "Warrior Kitten Defense Tool" also, she hates the sound but when I turn it off she regroups and counter attacks. (Edit: no i dont chase her with it - not cool. she run when i use it) She has taught the hose who is boss more times than I can count! The Dremmel doesnt make a whole lot of dust which is a good thing as there isnt an easy way to attach a hose to it. Hmmmm more power tools..... Somebody once said on this site, you cant be too attractive, rich or have too many clamps. I think we need to add power tools to the list. Last night I started cutting my mortices in for the new timber head locations. I also picked up some Artist Matt medium for the port tackle. I would really like to cross that portion off my to do list. Pictures when there is something more to show. sam
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Vivian, I would agree with Jeff, your hull looks good. You will improve as you gain experience. Things like the gaps you mentioned, maybe a light behind your work to help see the gaps or a magnifier will help you see them as you do you dry fitting. Looking forward to more. Sam
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Z, Thanks, thats what I am hoping for. Mark, that would (wood?) make some serious saw dust in my work room/office!! Then again so would the router tables at work....... If you didnt have a mill would you find a use for a table in the size at lowes? Sam
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HHmmmmm Robbyn, hard for me to answer. Other than the dremmel I have only used industrial shapers and "Big Boy" (or Girl) router tables. Our good friend See Yours has a Proxon router table I believe, although I think it translates to a mill in has language. Maybe he will have some input or even ask him directly? If that dremmel is what is in your budget at the moment and you need a shaper/router table go for it. It gets the job done just not as well as I would like. I have found I need to check my cuts regularly and even leave the last tiny bit - 1/64" to trim off with a chisel or needle file. Also the opening whre the bit protrudes is rather large for the tiny parts we work with, I keep threatening to make a cover for it with a zero clearance opening or at least a much smaller opening. Also, and this may apply to any of the hobby type shapers there is no provision for a cross cut/miter attachment. Essential for keeping your teons and rabbets square on a cross cut type operation. I use a large piece of 1/8" x 2" wide scrap wood cut as square as you can get it. That will help keep your cuts square and the bit out of your fingers. These little bits wont take your finger but believe me router wounds are.......uncomfortable. Dont ask how I know I am sorry I am not being more helpful. I guess as a filler tool till I can afford something better it works just fine. Sam
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Ron, Thanks! I am trying to do her justice, I just gotta learn to look ahead as you say a bit sooner! Russ, thanks, It was a surprisingly easy decision to make once I realized there was way to fix it. Robbyn, thanks. The Dremmel router is "OK" not good just ok in my opinion. Its better than hand cutting rabbets and tenons, especially on mahogany. Its a bit inconsistent though and the mount is kinda sloppy, which leads to the inconstancy. That being said, once you learn its limitations it is a good inexpensive addition to your kit, especially if a mill or table saw or mini shaper is out of budget. ahh to be independently wealthy and afford a Jim Byrnes tool kit! Sam
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Vivian, Glad I could help out. I have received so much help from people I have never met and most likely never will, its amazing. My humble little build is so much more than it would be with out the input from people at MSW yours will too I bet. MSW is really a great place, it was initially a resource for me, but its become much much more. Sam
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