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  1. woodartist
    that is amazing, I never thought about using my mill that way. I will remember it.
  2. woodartist
    I have been working on planking a single layer hull that will be painted. The wood supplied by Billings had a rough finish and even after course and then fine sanding there was a noticeable grain that was visible and tactile. I was trying to figure out how to cure the problem, in the process, I, for the first time actually read the instructions on Bert's Goodfilla wood filler. It suggested that if you mix the filler with 20 percent warm water it could be used as primer. I have been using this brand since my first boat build, I know it is expensive, about $12 for 8 oz. but it comes in multiple wood colors, dries quickly, and has an ultra fine grit that fits into minute cracks. So I mixed up a batch to try it. The water when thoroughly mixed with the filler becomes a soup with a little body and can be applied with a paint brush, I used a 1/2" brush. I let it dry and sanded it with 320 grit sandpaper. The sanding dust is super fine!! It left a glass smooth finish. Even though most of the filler was not visible on the plank, the grain was no longer tactile. In the bigger gaps where the filler was clearly visible the filler was like glass as well. So if you have the same problem I recommend giving it a try.
  3. woodartist
    I said the same thing after watching what mtbediz has done, I purchased one thru Walmart and it has been a useful addition to my boatyard. It takes some practice but the learning curve is not that steep. Hardest part was figuring how to secure wood to table with vices and clamps.
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    I disagree, it shows a ton of improvement. That s a great job.
  5. woodartist
    I would recommend that your worktable have an extension at a 90 degree angle to your worktable top for a vice. That is accessible from both sides.This is important because it provides enough room to use a hand saw for items in vice. I also have used it to hold my Proxxon mill , to hold the keel on a boat etc.. Be sure to put a leg under the extension to support the stress on the extension.
  6. woodartist
    Ships lantern: There were two supplied with the kit. The first one is almost finished. Hinges, door knob yet to install and connecting rod.
  7. woodartist
    more progress made on poop deck
  8. woodartist
    Made some more progress
  9. woodartist
    I will do a build log. If you see me getting off track, keep me from jumping off a cliff, 😁
  10. woodartist
    I have been working on the boat a lot, but have not posted for awhile, I rarely take my phone with me when I got to the shipyard, I do not want to be interrupted. I will post soon when the boat is finished. Doing last final details now.
  11. woodartist
    I agree, I enjoyed seeing what you were able to do with a milling machine, so i took your advice and got a Proxxon mill and orderd a new Byrnes table saw and planer. I also wanted to try and do a scratch build. So I found a partial plan that I liked for a steam tug that was used for moving log barges for the local saw mills in our community. A MSW member who is a skilled CAD user is helping me by providing the drawings for the keel and bulkheads. I am anxious to start on the new model, but have about three weeks work left to finish Winchelsia.
  12. woodartist
    looks like a great place to get a lot of work done
  13. woodartist
    I would like to build a POB tug from scratch. I have photos, plans, but they do not include bulkheads or keel drawings. I have no CAD experience and I am unable to create scale drawings for the bulkheads and keel. Is anyone interested in creating them for a fee?
  14. woodartist
    i agree
  15. woodartist
    I am a newbie too, I have only been doing this for four years. I try and find a new boat that will force me to learn some new skills and reinforce the skills already learned.
  16. woodartist
    Be careful with the solution, keep each of the brass parts separate from each other.If they are in the solution too long and touching they tend to "glue" together and when you separate them you have uneven surfaces and gaps.
  17. woodartist
    Thanks for your comments. That is actually a Greater Yellow legs. If you look closely the sand dollar and the sea shells were also carved from wood. I also carved a couple of Sanderlings, a close cousin of the sand piper
  18. woodartist
    I started doing model ships 4 years ago when the arthritis started. Before that for 30 years my hobby was woodcarving. I carved everything but enjoyed doing birds most of all. I lost use of my right arm in 2010 so relearned to carve with just my left hand, not as fast as before. Working with wood soothes the soul like nothing else.
  19. woodartist
    The acoustic guitar was perfect, well done, I can feel how much you enjoyed the project, i enjoyed it as well.
  20. woodartist
    Here is the video link you were looking for:https://www.google.com/search?q=Wawona+clipper&client=safari&sca_esv=39b731e95fabc852&rls=en&ei=01D5aJmJIqWPm9cP64O9iAI&ved=0ahUKEwjZvsCM5LiQAxWlx-YEHetBDyEQ4dUDCBE&oq=Wawona+clipper&gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:d5743dd6,vid:TnE8AM35Fvc,st:0
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    I have circled the two planks I was referencing. I  was just wondering if there was another way to maintain that height without having to have the to plankIMG_9930.thumb.jpeg.a0a43b9d281bac63aacc36861986cad2.jpeg.a6a28d1ea41548c9cac9f0bd91fc765d.jpeg get so narrow.

  22. woodartist
    In picture #301, I was looking at the top plank at the transom, and it has an end that tapers to"0". Is there a way to make this to avoid such a fragile end and still retain the height you need? Just a thought, not suggesting I know of a better way.
  23. woodartist
    Been working hard the last few months, I have completed 90% of Chapter 11, need to order swivel guns when Chuck gets back from vacation.
  24. woodartist
    that is a lot of sanding, what did you use to get it so even?
  25. woodartist
    it was an awesome day for the Mariners!! My boatyard time has been disrupted too. I took three days off to go watch them play.

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