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  1. GAStan
    Another option to consider is a vacuum hose for a swimming pool. They are 1 1/2" and will fit a wet/dry vac, I had one 25' (until my dog chewed holes in it). Got it at WalMart. Glenn
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    +1 for the Optivisor. Others have described it better than I can so I'll leave it at that. I have tried other solutions, but I use the Optivisor. Glenn
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    Thanks all for the warm welcome. I'll consider doing the log. Semper Fi!!! Glenn
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    Been a member here for a bit and just realized I hadn't said Howdy. I actually started building boats as a teenager. I completed a plastic model of the USS Constitution and did the rigging on a Cutty Sark for an uncle that built the model but after about 2 lines decided that wasn't for him. Then I joined the USMC and life happened. Now I'm back to model ships. Currently I'm building a Galleon from Disar Models. So far the build is going well and I'm really enjoying it. Glenn
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    Also be aware that once you treat it the characteristics will likely change. It may become more brittle and not bend well-or the opposite may be true. It is something you should definitely include in your experiments. Please share with us your results. Glenn
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    Check out Cactus Juice Stabilizing Resin, www.turntex.com. Knife makers use it to stabilize wood they use for handles. Available thru Amazon. It's a heat cured resin. Typically it is used with a vacuum for total penetration but I think with the thin wood you are using soaking it for a day or two would work. Glenn Edit: I'm not affiliated in any way. I have used it with good results. It's consistency is thin, similar to water.
  17. GAStan
    Pipe wrench-for the Coup de Grâce on that bolt after you gave up on the Crescent Wrench and pliers. Drill press-launching chuck key (see lathe) and grabbing that piece of metal you're drilling turning it into a spinning blade of great pain.
  18. GAStan
    I too have an Ender 3 Pro, I like it. I've also done a few upgrades, the biggest is the Micro Swiss hot end as Tim did for hotter filaments. For PLA the stock hot end is fine. Other mods I've done were printed from files I found on Thingiverse. These were not only useful but good to gain experience in printing. I printed some feet that are springy, they help to quiet the printer depending on what it is placed on. A knob for the filament feed stepper motor-helps with filament changes to manually advance/back out the filament. The knob has Yoda on it. I also printed some cable-chain guides for the wiring to the bed and hot end. These are not necessary but I enjoyed printing them and as I said before, were something to gain printing experience with. I also use Fusion 360 and have a few designs I did-non ship related. Very satisfying to envision something then see the physical creation of it! Hopefully soon you will find the time to get it out of the box. Glenn

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