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  1. Gregory
    I don't see where the Starretts come with different size collets . Do you have to buy at least four of them to get the .04 to .187 pin range? I'm sure they are well made, but doesn't ease of use count for something? I used to have two of the double ended ones so I could have four different bits available without changing bits. I threw them away after I acquired this: It will hold anything from a cat hair up to 1/8 ".. The 1/8 is really convenient for holding a lot of different Dremel type accessories & milling tools if the need arises. Since I haven't had the opportunity to use some of the " higher quality " suggestions, I don't know how this compares in that regard, but it has some kind of baked or anodized finish that appears to be very well done.
  2. Gregory
    I really like this one. The 3 jaw chuck is really useful for a wide range of sizes without changing collets like a lot of traditional pin vise'.. 36 Pieces Vise Hand Drill for Jewelry Making Set If you get something like this, be aware those burrs at the top are brittle and break easily, but it is easy to get replacements.
  3. Gregory
    I have read a lot of different sources regarding Bligh and the aftermath of the mutiny, and I don't recall any mention of the launch after the landing in Kupang.. Considering the times, there would have been nothing special about the boat.
  4. Gregory
    You know, there is a point where raising the bar any higher just makes some of us feel more inadequate..😁
  5. Gregory
    Lot of rope making info here: Discussions about Rope Making Did you check out Ropes of Scale? Another MSW sponsor. Another sponsor is Crafty Sailor Until you start making your own, stuff like Syren rope is still a bargain at $50.
  6. Gregory
    For whatever reason, I was able to get a color change on 100% polyester rope with Fiebing's leather dye. It seemed to be permanent and resisted wiping off after it was dry.. It was just an experiment, as I have no reason to change the color of the rope I make beyond changing the color of thread I use..
  7. Gregory
    Have you seen the log by vossiewulf where he used red primer: They look pretty good IMO..
  8. Gregory
    Any dying option you use may be subject to changing over time, and you won't know how long until it happens.. Have you looked at BenD's rope?
  9. Gregory
    That's never stopped anyone before..😄
  10. Gregory
    I really like that decision.. Your planking looks like a fine piece of furniture.. Would be a shame to paint it.
  11. Gregory
    Sorry I didn't get back sooner, but didn't find what I thought I might have..
  12. Gregory
    Keith, I came across this when browsing through the drawings at Wiki Commons, and thought I remembered someone commenting in this regard. Whoever drew this didn't get the word..😁 Link to Wiki.
  13. Gregory
    The counter looks like an excellent preview of your usual planking prowess.. It's almost a pity the that the fancy stuff will hide your fine work in that area..
  14. Gregory
    I will look in my stuff and get back to you later...
  15. Gregory
    The Master Korabel boats are similar to the Falkonet, and you can find them at our sponsor Crafty Sailor.
  16. Gregory
    They look great! Those would work well for any 1:64 cutter..
  17. Gregory
    I 2nd that!
  18. Gregory
    here is a sketch from AOTS Royal Caroline that illustrates it rather well.
  19. Gregory
    That is probably because many kit plans and instructions often present it that way. If you dig a little deeper, you will find many build logs where that is not the case.
  20. Gregory
    That stern looks a lot like one of the Bounty replicas..
  21. Gregory
    The plan I used was to illustrate how the rudder post enters the transom and determine the position of the tiller. Not necessarily how you plan to build Sophie. Your plan doesn't show where the rudder post enters the counter.. That would determine where the tiller would lie.
  22. Gregory
    Well, no.. All ships with a wheel did not have the same amount of space below decks to accommodate tiller mechanics, but it would have been adequate for the tiller as designed. Where does your rudder enter the transom? What kind of space do you have at that point for the swing of the tiller?
  23. Gregory
    The cables would do that if space permitted, however you have to consider how far up into the boat the rudder post extends in your ship as she sits. Is there enough lateral room for the tiller to swing below the cabin?
  24. Gregory
    Any details about the results?
  25. Gregory
    Did Aubrey talk about the tiller and accompanying rigging that would have complemented a wheel? Your earlier drawings would put the tiller and cabling somewhere in the great cabin...

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