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Dwaing got a reaction from jud in Cleaning needle files
Ferric chloride solution works well I you, like I by mistake did, have tried filing white or Britannia metal and clogged up the file.
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Dwaing got a reaction from Saburo in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
I used a scotch brand glue stick. Comes in permanent and in repositionable. Worked well for me on my Hannah. That was a Hahn method.
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Dwaing got a reaction from Ron Burns in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
To avoid the blade following the curve of the grain, I use a rolling cutter, small diameter blade for tight curves and a larger diameter for more gentle curves. For small I mean 10 mm and for large I mean 100 mm diameter. These cutters can be found at fabric stores like Joann's, Michaels,,etc. They a as sharp as any razor blade and do not dull rapidly. Replacement blades are also available.
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Dwaing got a reaction from Zocane in conservation wax
For many years I have used "Thread Heaven" in place of beeswax. It never affects the color of some fibers as beeswax sometimes does. Any fuzzy fibers lay flat, for example on the rigging of my Bounty built over 60 years ago. Available from sewing stores and Amazon. Comes in a small cubic container and each .lasts me decades.
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Dwaing got a reaction from Chuck Seiler in Clay Feldman's Lexington Practicum
My Christmas present is a Lexington kit from The Lumberyard. Feldman's practicum is no longer available from SeaWatch Books . Does anyone know if there is a copy, book or DVD, available? Would any one be willing to share with me or sell to me a copy? Thanks for any help.
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Dwaing got a reaction from thibaultron in Clay Feldman's Lexington Practicum
Kurt
Thank you for the information.
I was almost your neighbor in Clarendon Hills a long time ago.
Wain
If you can read you can learn anything for here are those who can write, however not everyone who can write has correct information.
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Dwaing got a reaction from thibaultron in Clay Feldman's Lexington Practicum
My Christmas present is a Lexington kit from The Lumberyard. Feldman's practicum is no longer available from SeaWatch Books . Does anyone know if there is a copy, book or DVD, available? Would any one be willing to share with me or sell to me a copy? Thanks for any help.
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Dwaing got a reaction from Canute in Clay Feldman's Lexington Practicum
Kurt
Thank you for the information.
I was almost your neighbor in Clarendon Hills a long time ago.
Wain
If you can read you can learn anything for here are those who can write, however not everyone who can write has correct information.
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Dwaing got a reaction from mtaylor in Clay Feldman's Lexington Practicum
Kurt
Thank you for the information.
I was almost your neighbor in Clarendon Hills a long time ago.
Wain
If you can read you can learn anything for here are those who can write, however not everyone who can write has correct information.
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Dwaing got a reaction from mtaylor in Clay Feldman's Lexington Practicum
My Christmas present is a Lexington kit from The Lumberyard. Feldman's practicum is no longer available from SeaWatch Books . Does anyone know if there is a copy, book or DVD, available? Would any one be willing to share with me or sell to me a copy? Thanks for any help.
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Dwaing got a reaction from dmalcolm72 in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
At our Guild meeting this am, there was general agreement that a beginner's kit was which ever the beginner first purchases and builds. My beginners kit over 50 years ago was Bounty, but then I knew nothing about ships beyond how to build a model airplane. I had read Mutiny On The Bounty.
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Dwaing got a reaction from catopower in How Realistic Can One Make Sails?
Re: barely noticeable weave of Silk span . It 's weave is non existent as it is a felted product . I made a full ship set of sails for my Rattlesnake with Silk span. I have a small minipractium on how I make sails which I could send to anyone by email if you send me a PM request.
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Dwaing got a reaction from JohnLea in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
At our Guild meeting this am, there was general agreement that a beginner's kit was which ever the beginner first purchases and builds. My beginners kit over 50 years ago was Bounty, but then I knew nothing about ships beyond how to build a model airplane. I had read Mutiny On The Bounty.
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Dwaing got a reaction from Tigersteve in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
At our Guild meeting this am, there was general agreement that a beginner's kit was which ever the beginner first purchases and builds. My beginners kit over 50 years ago was Bounty, but then I knew nothing about ships beyond how to build a model airplane. I had read Mutiny On The Bounty.
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Dwaing got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
At our Guild meeting this am, there was general agreement that a beginner's kit was which ever the beginner first purchases and builds. My beginners kit over 50 years ago was Bounty, but then I knew nothing about ships beyond how to build a model airplane. I had read Mutiny On The Bounty.
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Dwaing got a reaction from iiihmb in How Realistic Can One Make Sails?
Re: barely noticeable weave of Silk span . It 's weave is non existent as it is a felted product . I made a full ship set of sails for my Rattlesnake with Silk span. I have a small minipractium on how I make sails which I could send to anyone by email if you send me a PM request.
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Dwaing got a reaction from Canute in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
To avoid the blade following the curve of the grain, I use a rolling cutter, small diameter blade for tight curves and a larger diameter for more gentle curves. For small I mean 10 mm and for large I mean 100 mm diameter. These cutters can be found at fabric stores like Joann's, Michaels,,etc. They a as sharp as any razor blade and do not dull rapidly. Replacement blades are also available.
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Dwaing got a reaction from KevinR in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
To avoid the blade following the curve of the grain, I use a rolling cutter, small diameter blade for tight curves and a larger diameter for more gentle curves. For small I mean 10 mm and for large I mean 100 mm diameter. These cutters can be found at fabric stores like Joann's, Michaels,,etc. They a as sharp as any razor blade and do not dull rapidly. Replacement blades are also available.
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Dwaing got a reaction from mtaylor in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
To avoid the blade following the curve of the grain, I use a rolling cutter, small diameter blade for tight curves and a larger diameter for more gentle curves. For small I mean 10 mm and for large I mean 100 mm diameter. These cutters can be found at fabric stores like Joann's, Michaels,,etc. They a as sharp as any razor blade and do not dull rapidly. Replacement blades are also available.
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Dwaing got a reaction from donfarr in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
To avoid the blade following the curve of the grain, I use a rolling cutter, small diameter blade for tight curves and a larger diameter for more gentle curves. For small I mean 10 mm and for large I mean 100 mm diameter. These cutters can be found at fabric stores like Joann's, Michaels,,etc. They a as sharp as any razor blade and do not dull rapidly. Replacement blades are also available.
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Dwaing got a reaction from WackoWolf in Washington 1776 by Mike 41 - FINISHED - 1:48 - row galley
I used a scotch brand glue stick. Comes in permanent and in repositionable. Worked well for me on my Hannah. That was a Hahn method.
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Dwaing got a reaction from Canute in Copper tape plating question
You can find Ponce Wheels at any sewing store like Hobby Lobby , Michaels or Joann.
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Dwaing got a reaction from heksanol in Copper tape plating question
You can find Ponce Wheels at any sewing store like Hobby Lobby , Michaels or Joann.
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Dwaing got a reaction from mtaylor in Royal Caroline, deck covering
If you could find a source for some "architect or draftsman's linen", it might give the appearance of canvas for deck covering, However I have not seen any for sale in decades. Drafting seems to only be done on the computer these days. My kid brother was a design engineer and I remember seeing him use it many moons ago.
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Dwaing got a reaction from mtaylor in Copper tape plating question
You can find Ponce Wheels at any sewing store like Hobby Lobby , Michaels or Joann.
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