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BANYAN

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    Hi, I still have this saw and it performs well. The only issue I experienced was when changing blades I did not put the support flange washers on correctly and it wobbled. Other than that does a grand job of cutting straight - sharp blades are essential as with any saw. Note this saw does 90 degree cuts only if modified as I have. cheers Pat
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    Good jig/idea Russ, makes for a nicely uniform and level hatch cover. I hope you don't mind me pasting this? Carl: Cleat - A strip fastened to one part to hold it in place or to facilitate the fastening of another part. Examples: cleats on the inside of a blanket chest used to hold a drop-in tray. A variation of the cleat that woodworker's tend to use a lot is the French Cleat. cheers Pat
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    WOW Ed, as if your previous work didn't impress. Great result with your gin blocks - you set the bar awfully high cheers Pat
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    Welcome back to the peace and tranquility of the modelling desk Denis Some nice added detail to your Norden. I hope you don't mind me commenting but that hose looks a little out of scale mate. That said, if you can live with it then leave it, there are plenty of great details to distract from it. cheers Pat
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    Not sure of your set-up Steve and I use a lathe, bu the process would be similar. Are you supporting the end of the yard while turning with the drill? That is both ends of your work should be supported, and if longer, even a third support like a steady rest. I have seen some posts of drills being used as a lathe where the other end is supported in a ply or mdf board with a hole at the appropriate height. More elaborate versions have a bearing inserted in the hole to support the yard end. I use my lathe to turn the stock but use sandpaper and files to shape so it is a very similar concept. IO have successfully turned/sanded down to under 2mm with the use of steady rests. I hope that helps a little; perhaps a photo of your set-up may assist other in providing better advice? cheers Pat
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    Nice work again Jim; particularly like the last one Pat
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    Looks good OC; you've got the hang of the new camera pretty quick by the looks of it cheers Pat
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    Very nice work Dan, that coin really shows the scale and level of detail. cheers Pat
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    Those cranes are very neat with good edges etc for card - i don't think PE could do that much better! Nice work Danny. cheers Pat
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    Beautiful joinery; beautiful details - what more can one say! cheers Pat
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    Nice metal-smithing - these look great. cheers Pat
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    Making a lot of good progress lately Russ; some free time? cheers Pat
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    Some further rework avoided A truly magnificent model. cheers Pat
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    Very nice work there Dave; these look excellent. cheers Pat
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    Nice progress Ed, this little lady is looking great! cheers Pat
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    Very nice deck planking Russ. cheers Pat
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    You get more done in a bad week than I do in a month Denis; great progress. cheers Pat
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    Hi Ensign, have you tried eBay for second hand copies. Also some online book sellers like Abe Books may have second hand copies for sale? Also check out the various logs as there is some discussion on many aspects of the rigging within them. cheers Pat
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    Very impressive work. Hand over hand is the correct technique BUT, one hand must always remain on the rope being handled. cheers Pat
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    Hi Rob, looks like a theme developing there Rigging - not a fan? cheers Pat
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    Fosters is exported for a good reason - no one here drinks it Nicely finished model Greg and sits well with your 'fleet'. I look forward to your next build. cheers Pat
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    That's a great job on the launches; you have to be happy with them. cheers Pat
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    That is a very nice display stand Keith; it should set off the model beautifully. cheers Pat
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    Thanks for that tip Eberhard; I'll have a go at that as it looks a very useful adaption. cheers Pat
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    Hi Janet, as the first option I would contact Jim as he is very helpful with these matters. I have used the machine for prolonged periods with no issue (thicknesser and disk sander). You did not specify which, but recently I had an issue with the switch/capacitor of my disk sander and Jim helpfully sent me a replacement - it burnt out on me but I noticed it and stopped the machine immediately. You may have experienced a similar issue? I hope the tech checked the motor for you also as some of these motors do not like being overheated. cheers Pat

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