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  1. Gregory
    A plastic that is soluble in water? This could be more far reaching than it seems at first glance..
  2. Gregory
    I am not aware of a compiled list of errors. It would probably be better if you asked about a particular entry, and we could discuss possible errors.
  3. Gregory
    It's been a while since my last update and I am close to start rigging, but I have been spending a lot of time 'playing' with my laser and learning some new software. Over a year ago when I started this build I was talking about the guns early on. They turned out to be a mini project on their own, and a real exercise in using my laser. Here is a flashback to my early gun experiment. The walnut is definitely not a good choice. I decided to go with cherry. Here is a sheet with the carriage parts fresh out of the laser. My mini kit is a hybrid of different kits I have seen. It goes together tightly without a jig. ( Glue not dry. It practically disappears when fully cured. ) I use a brass collet in a small rotary tool to round off the axles. .. another rotary tool to clean the char off the trucks.. The camera picks up more grain detail, than is apparent in person. The color tends toward a pinkish, not unlike pear, that really doesn't show well here. There is some WOP in my future.. I'll be getting back with a finished gun soon.. Maybe even later today.
  4. Gregory
    The video at the top of your link is " How to faux burl wood-Artisan Rooms " Is that the one. If not, do you think you could click on the video , then paste the link here?
  5. Gregory
    Do you have a specific video in mind? Your link takes me to a page with several.
  6. Gregory
    Is that the Occre kit? Someone having just the hull parts to spare is unlikely. Your best shot would be finding a kit someone wants to sell.
  7. Gregory
    The builder can make as much visible as they want to.
  8. Gregory
    You might look in on the Winchelsea build. It would be similar.. How much is going to be visible when the build is complete?
  9. Gregory
    In this topic, Chuck said: Hard to argue with that..
  10. Gregory
    I suspect Chuck sold thousands of feet of the stuff. We should have some feedback on the sag factor..
  11. Gregory
    I feel like the baking tones that down somewhat..
  12. Gregory
    How much time? Isn't just bout any material going to change with humidity if it is not sealed in some way?
  13. Gregory
    Thanks for checking it out and reporting back.
  14. Gregory
    Here is an image I found.
  15. Gregory
    What kerf are you looking for?
  16. Gregory
    Why do they have to be metal?
  17. Gregory
    The one on the right is looking good.. Just take care to remember the holes are square, so the battens should be shaped to make that happen.. I'm not sure what the pluses and minuses are for the increased tooth count.. Someone with more info would have to chime in..
  18. Gregory
    While I am well aware of the qualitiies of boxwood, the cedar has more of a glow. I look forward to seeing how it ages.. I wouldn't want to wait 200 years for the boxwood to take on the amber look that looks so well.😁
  19. Gregory
    Allan, I think Don is looking for a source.. Do you have one? I would be interested also.. Thanks
  20. Gregory
    I get the cutting blades from Malco. On my last orders a few months ago, they have required $100 minimum order. I don't see any thing in the 200 tooth range. I know I have made super fine cuts with teeth in the ~100 range. Byrnes also sells blades Not sure about the arbors, but they also sell arbor adaptors.. For the gratings look for a thickness that suits your job.
  21. Gregory
    At that scale, and with all the fittings and deck furniture, I don't think the center line will be all that obvious. However, I understand how that sort of thing can eat at you.
  22. Gregory
    Have you tried changing the file extension to .STP and see if Tinker can see it? You might consider installing the free version of Fusion 360, import the STEP files, then export them in a format TinkerCAD can use.. Meanwhile you might want to up your game by playing around with Fusion360..
  23. Gregory
    While you are here.. Have you heard of Meshcam ? While it targets CNC users, it is a very powerful tool for refining STL files.. It is not free, but some might find it a worthwhile investment. Here is a demo video of what it can do.. Meshcam Video
  24. Gregory
    Do you mean Blender ? Blender seems to be more about 3D animation rather than creating objects for 3D printing. Fusion 360 might be more of a go-to for parts creation. It's free for hobbyists.
  25. Gregory
    I'm revisiting this in response to the original post. There was a discussion about staining/dyeing boxwood where it was agreed boxwood doesn't take some stains very well. One or more people mentioned dyeing with an alcohol based stain. I proceeded to get some Fiebling's dark brown shoe dye to experiment. It actually worked pretty good to make my boxwood blocks darker. I had thought, and mentioned above, that I didn't think synthetic/polyester would take dye very well, with the idea that it was like trying to dye plastic and wouldn't stick. Well, I was wrong. On a whim, I dyed some of my home made polyester rope with the above mentioned dye and it really worked pretty good. Top is before, bottom is same rope dyed. ( Please ignore the unravelling.. That happened before I baked my rope.. ) Getting the color you want could take a lot of experimenting, and have a lot to do with the color you start with. For home rope makers, I see it as a way to avoid getting different colored thread for standing and running rigging.. Find a good light color you like for running rigging, then dye it dark for the standing.. Note: The dye can be very messy, but it cleans up pretty easily with alcohol, depending on how long it sits before you get to it..

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