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Ponto got a reaction from mtaylor in Twisting blade on MicroMark saw?
Yes, that same blade will respond in the same manner when used on my Proxxon FET. If it is used on any hard wood I must take very slow shallow passes, otherwise the deflection appears. Repetitive use on hard woods will certainly shorten the lifespan of its effectiveness......best to be used on softer woods.
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Ponto reacted to davec in Twisting blade on MicroMark saw?
Using a blade that is too thin for the material could come into play, and might be more noticeable with harder wood. The blade being dull can also definitely cause it. I had the same problem on my Byrnes. When I was ripping planks, the width began to vary and thin along the length of the plank. I was worried that I had thrown something out of alignment on the saw. I'd been using the same .040" blade since I purchased the machine. I replaced the blade and problem went away. Someplace on the website (unfortunately not in the articles and download section - it is attached to a post in https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20499-new-to-table-saw/ but I kept getting error messages when I tried to attach it here) is a great document by Jeff Hayes who used to operate Hobby Mill with recommendations for blade size for different thickness materials. Definitely want to be using different thickness and toothed blades for different thickness woods. Might want to replace the blade and see if the problem goes away (or use a thicker blade). Can't hurt to have a spare. If the one you are using isn't dull now, it eventually will be.
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Ponto got a reaction from mtaylor in Gun ports
Yes, the hull curvature will pose some challenges with placement. One can reinforce the copied template with any clear thin tape such as packing tape. Use an exacto to open the gun ports on the template and then carefully secure to hull when correct positioning has been confirmed. The openings on the template allow one to mark out positions on the hull and then the cut out process can begin.
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Ponto got a reaction from mtaylor in Gun ports
Needless to say, using the "fit to page" option for our purposes would indeed lead to unwelcome complications, putting it mildly. Secondly, any method chosen to translate information from a plan can get "screwed up" if care is not taken. What an accurate copy of any gun port plan does is reduce the repetitive transfer of measurements which can lead to inconsistency.
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Ponto reacted to RGL in USS Essex by RGL - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/350 - PLASTIC - as she appeared in February 1944
Finally the counterpart, Graf Zeppelin launching aircraft
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Ponto got a reaction from mtaylor in Test of Byrnes table saw
While no expert on the saw, if the one degree discrepancy exists on the back side than I would think this would aid in clearance with a cut piece as it advances past the blade. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Ponto got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Test of Byrnes table saw
While no expert on the saw, if the one degree discrepancy exists on the back side than I would think this would aid in clearance with a cut piece as it advances past the blade. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Ponto reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in 74-gun ship by Gaetan Bordeleau - 1:24
I just finished a major upgrade of speakers and settings. The last step is to choose a music provider Spotify or Tidal.
Few other sets of notches are done on the deck beams, it is much easier while the deck beams are not glued yet.
My helper was very happy to be photographed.
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Ponto reacted to CDW in Finished - Rafale - Hobby Boss - By CDW - 1:48 Scale
Finished...on to the next project, stay tuned.
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Ponto reacted to CDW in Finished - Rafale - Hobby Boss - By CDW - 1:48 Scale
This is my last step before giving the model it's landing gear. Hallelujah ( I love finishing a model and the thrill of starting another).
Since the last time, I've added the afterburners and a handful of other small details, given it a thorough coat of clear gloss to seal the decals and tweaked a few panel lines. I'm at the point of diminishing returns so going to soon call it "finished".
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Ponto got a reaction from Moab in Can't find your tools?
There is a fine line between the efficiency resulting from being totally organized and the total euphoria one feels when the elusive tool that has eluded you for quite some time, finally presents itself at the most opportune time. I still struggle to find the happy medium..........................!!!!!!
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Ponto reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Hello friends,
here is the continuation to the production of block strops with splice:
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Ponto reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Hello,
thank you for the nice notes and the many LIKES.
Before I continue with the ratlines I have to do the following:
Along the bulwark of the French corvette, a series of blocks, serving for diverting, for example, halliards and other ropes, were hung in eyebolts.
These blocks had iron fittings and hooks. I made them in a proven way.
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Ponto got a reaction from reklein in Can't find your tools?
There is a fine line between the efficiency resulting from being totally organized and the total euphoria one feels when the elusive tool that has eluded you for quite some time, finally presents itself at the most opportune time. I still struggle to find the happy medium..........................!!!!!!
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Ponto got a reaction from mtaylor in Can't find your tools?
There is a fine line between the efficiency resulting from being totally organized and the total euphoria one feels when the elusive tool that has eluded you for quite some time, finally presents itself at the most opportune time. I still struggle to find the happy medium..........................!!!!!!
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Ponto reacted to CDW in Finished - Rafale - Hobby Boss - By CDW - 1:48 Scale
Besides model kits, I also collect decal sets. Often, I buy a decal set and then wait until later to find a model kit appropriate for the decals. That's the case here as I bought a beautiful set of decals from Syhart that replicates a particular French Rafale aircraft as it appeared in the Tigermeet 2013 markings. These decal sets tend to be limited production items that disappear before you know it...you have to get them where/when you can.
Anyway, I'll get started on the model kit and look forward to the finished aircraft with these beautiful (to me) markings.
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Ponto got a reaction from thibaultron in Overturn Preventing Glue Bottle Seat
If it works for you and you feel better for the investment, then that is all that matters. Just lost a good portion of my cyano because of a mishap so I understand the challenges with spillage.
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Ponto got a reaction from Canute in Overturn Preventing Glue Bottle Seat
If it works for you and you feel better for the investment, then that is all that matters. Just lost a good portion of my cyano because of a mishap so I understand the challenges with spillage.
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Ponto got a reaction from Captain Slog in Overturn Preventing Glue Bottle Seat
If it works for you and you feel better for the investment, then that is all that matters. Just lost a good portion of my cyano because of a mishap so I understand the challenges with spillage.
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Ponto got a reaction from mtaylor in Overturn Preventing Glue Bottle Seat
If it works for you and you feel better for the investment, then that is all that matters. Just lost a good portion of my cyano because of a mishap so I understand the challenges with spillage.
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Ponto got a reaction from mtaylor in How do you organize your x-acto blades, knives etc?
Yeah,... double the cost with additional shipping charges. My empty soup cans will for now...............
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