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captainbob

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  1. I agree a mill is better but doesn't a cut off blade on the Dremel cause a sideways force? Bob
  2. What a wonderful little boat and what a skilled builder. Congratulations, she's beautiful. Bob
  3. I don't know what to say except, WOW! Bob
  4. I have to admit I have no idea where you are going with this boat, but it sure is fun watching. Bob
  5. First loosen the screws with the knobs on top. Adjust the plate on the bottom to the width of strip you want. Place cutter on sheet with edge of strip pressed against plate. Slide cutter along sheet. Bob
  6. You say it's not finished but it sure looks good to me. Bob
  7. I have built several with the only power tool being a scroll saw. Bob
  8. Yes, it is used for cutting strips of wood from a sheet. The idea is good but this tool is not that accurate so I made my own. I made it longer to ride against the sheet better and I mounted the blade more securely so that it did not wobble in the holder. I use mine all the time for soft wood like poplar. I have cut strips as thin as .015 inch. Bob
  9. It's all coming together nicely. Fine brass work. Bob
  10. What a beautiful little boat, and the shape of the oar is exquisite. Bob
  11. Every builder needs to find out what tools he needs and not all builders have the same tools. I have a band saw for the heave and straight cuts and a scroll saw for the curves. I got rid of my table saw because I was not using it. Bob
  12. It's beginning to really look like an engine, Michael you're doing things I can only dream of. And it's beautiful. Bob
  13. I have a 9” Ryobi band saw. It has guide rollers both above and below the table, three each. I think it’s great. In Manufacturing we were always told Buy a machine that will do 25% more than you think you need and you will find that within a year you will use it all. Bob
  14. Thanks for all the nice remarks. I'm sorry but the Lettie is larger than the table she sits on so there is no room for a case. She's a present for the admiral and placed where the admiral wanted. But she is in front of a mirror so people can see the other side. Bob
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