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Rookie question....I read about all the miniature table saws and equipment for scratch building etc.....what is the main advantage of these size tools? I have full size equipment....are regular table saws simply overkill on power, is it space saving issues...or less waste with smaller kerf......or combination of various factors? Thanks -Aaron
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Looks to me like your killin it,..nice work.
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Gentlemen I'm not getting any younger so here we go. I have had my eye on the little whaling boat for a while now...but ran into this the other night here on the forum. After taking a closer look I decided it was the place to start for me. I know it's simple but I love the lines of this little boat, and for the $$ it was a no brainer. It came in yesterday. I had time this afternoon to do an initial unboxing. It was well packaged, no damage, and came with a parts list with a date the kit was made....signed by Miroslava. I like that, When I saw one of the build logs here of the kit I did some googling to see what I could find out about the subject matter. That's what peaked my interest and firmed up my decision. I'm sure all of you guys are aware but here is the link. I'll be posting progress. Thanks for looking. History | Lowell's Boat Shop & Museum (lowellsboatshop.com)
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Or,...54lbs for about 95$. Not sure how much good is in there though. 54 LBS Apple Wood Chunks & Logs. Fruit Wood for Smoking Cooking BBQ Crafts Etc | eBay
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A quick google,...looks to be running $22 a board ft for 8/4. Apple Lumber – Hearne Hardwoods
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I've been in the woods all my life and know lots of farmers....I don't own one but am surrounded by farms here. Wife also has family in the cattle business. That being said I've rarely ran into apple trees and my best bet would be to try the local orchards within driving distance from me. There are several around. Dogwood is relatively common, even off of the interstates if you know what your looking for. Holly...see it every now and then...mostly in peoples yards. Hornbeam I have no idea on...would have to do some homework. The sugar maple is common here and I have one in the yard....it just wasn't the one that blew over. Those reds grew pretty fast so yes I'm assuming they are softer wood. I appreciate the "get list" and your responses. I do find it interesting that apple is a top tier wood for this. I'm not elderly yet...but not youthful either. At the moment I'm holding together well at 48.
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My location is central Kentucky. Not sure how much workable stock I'll end up with but I thought I'd save some of these pieces and run them through a bandsaw at a later date....for various reasons that may not be a good plan...but I thought I'd try it. These ships really aren't that big so if I get a little pile of good stuff I'll take it. Bradford pear around here is a dime a dozen...After any storm I could get plenty if not in my own yard certainly on my road. I don't mind buying the lumber especially but if I can bring something from tree to project admittedly there is a little satisfaction there for me. I've worked with a lot of maple, specifically curly maple on powder horn plugs and other projects of my own such as euro mounts. It is my #1 favorite wood....I love the stuff. What will this maple be like to work with....I have no idea. It may not be fit for much...I'm aware maple varies a great deal. Even the curly maple I've cut, carved and sanded on varies in hardness from piece to piece. These 2 maples that I'm getting my pieces from are red maples. They are about 10 year old trees. Here is a pick from last fall...Color difference was just part of the change. The 2nd pic is the one further back.
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That Grandberg guy sounds like an interesting fella....I'm in healthcare and have probably had my hands on a few of his devices. I did some clean up in the yard today, I have quite a few decent size maple pieces to piddle with. I'll pick up some exterior paint and get it under the carport in the next week or so....as well as some pear.
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After further reading I guess I'll also save some of my maple. It isn't large logs but I'll see what I can get off of it.
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Thanks for the info, it won't be the most efficienct process but I'll go ahead and cut some pieces up with my chainsaw and get it drying.
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Long time lurker here....in my readings I have found that pear wood is one of the preferred species to work with. Even the Bradford Pear that so many hate...I'm not a huge fan either but happen to have several in my yard that break regularly in wind and cold weather. A storm earlier this year brought down an entire tree. I still have access to it and the stump is actually still in my yard....If it's under my carport in the dry or in my basement how long before it's workable? Thanks - Aaron
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Enjoyed the pics,..great build man.
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I want great quality for whatever I'm working on. I rarely work with metal. Usually powder horns and wood,..and some plastic in the future as I piddle with scale a little more.....but this files can be used on whatever. Just choose the coarseness that suits you best.
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Hands down the Vallorbe files are the best I've ever found. If you are looking for larger files for any reason check out this series of files in various sizes Vallorbe Swiss Machinist-Engineers Files-Hand LQ5010 | OttoFrei.com Also this Italian Co. also carries quality products and offers some great rasps etc. CORRADI Shop - Italian made, high quality files and rasps I hafted some handles on 18 a few weeks back. Mostly all swiss Vallorbe.
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Well done,..enjoyed the pics.
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Wow,..that is great stuff. I scrimshaw 18th century style powder horns and I am constantly adding to my references for period script/writing. Where would I be able to find more pics of this subject matter? Man that is beautiful..thanks for posting. -Aaron
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Nice work,.. following.
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Thanks Allan and Bruce..glad to be here. I'm no historian on carving but yes I'm familiar with Gibbons.. There is carving,...and there is carving,...and I'm just a piddler. Those European guys did things centuries ago in different mediums that don't seem possible even with today's tools and resources. Yes I like the scrimshaw and the horn making. My #1 will always be carving antler or bone but I just do what tickles my fancy that day,...sometimes it's both.
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Some super detailed pics ! Yes sir,..thanks for posting.
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I found this pretty readily. I'm sure it'a already around here somewhere but it might be new to someone. I found it to be a great read with several nice pics. http://www.education.maritime-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/marple.pdf
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Maybe I misspoke when I said "whaleboat". I think that is a beautiful model and exactly what I had in mind. Thanks for tip on a specific example 👍
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Thanks for the pics,...love the added ones as well. That Marples fella musta been something else...I've ran into his name a few times the last day or two here browsing. I'm going to spend some time later this evening doing some internet digging on him. - Aaron
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Louie,..thanks for the response. Yes I actually love the way this forum is sectioned off. Especially for something as vast, intricate, and detailed as these ships. It's a large amount of subject matter. I checked out several,.and lurked around for a year or 2,.......but this is where I settled. As far as initial kits go those small whaling ships with all the tools of the trade would have my attention. Love the era,...it's early American. It's just my speed. Best Regards, -Aaron
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I'm on my largest bone/antler project at the moment,..be ashamed to tell you how long it's been on my bench. I work in other projects like scrimshaw and various things so it does extend completion time. However it is coming around and hopefully be finished in the not too distant future. My next bone antler project will be ship related. You guys will make fun of me because it may be as simple as an old style 1920's or 30's canoe,..but...I'll move forward from there. I love the viking long boats,..whaling boats are on the list for sure. Sloops and clippers are beautiful as well....they also begin to get more complicated. I'm sure there is many more that appeal to me but I wouldn't know the names,..not nowhere the expert you guys are. Those big monster HMS and Man of War ships some of you do are mind boggling,..not saying I would never attempt some sort of swing at it but at the moment no,.it is by no means on my horizon....but I still love to look 🤩 I know it's already on the boards here but Manfred's book on those bone models is one of the best books I own. For anyone with an interest in them it is worth the money. -Aaron
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