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It has to do with a chemical reaction of the rust/vinegar with the tannin in the wood. I have used this on pine to give an aged look. With pine you need to paint it with tea first to add the tannin. I guess the walnut has enough tannin already. An easier way to make the rust/vinegar is with steel wool, the rustier (darker) the better. Bob
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Try it you might like it. I did. Bob
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Ah. Starting to take shape. I like the water. Bob
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Ya, Popeye. I sure wouldn't want to t be like you. Hope your NOT move wasn't too disturbing and you get to build soon. Bob
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Still wondering about which to buy? In industry we were told, "Buy 25% more capacity than you think you will need and you will find you use it all." It's always bad to buy a machine and find out it won't do quite enough. Bob
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She's lovely, Tom. I like the colors. Very clean. Bob
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John: Guy may know better but the best I can tell there was no anti fouling paint. Michael: At present I am looking at the Lettie G Howard. It’s a fishing schooner that was altered at least three times. I want to build it as it was originally. Tom: There’s not much inside. The mahogany you see is the window trim on the other side. I only wish I could match your skill. Piet: Yes, back to building the rest, mostly the railings. Bob
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I do not have the mill only the X-Y table. I know nothing about the Z axis but the X-Y only has about 5 degrees turn befor the table moves. Bob
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With every boat I build, there comes a time, when the hull and deck are finished and I’m starting on the cabin and deck furniture. At that time I start thinking of the next build. The new boat takes over and consumes all my free time. I get the plans and start doing the research and all work on the present build stops. But after a while the new boat slowly moves into the background and I know I have to finish the present build before I start the new or I would never finish any of my builds. That’s where I am on the Hoga. Now to get back to building. Here are the latest pictures. Bob
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The gibbs on the X-Y are adjustable, like ane good machine should be. As for the handles to move the table you have to turn it a few degrees before the table moves but I see that on expensive machines too. Bob
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My prayers go out to you and your family, may God bless you all. Bob
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I'm glad Walter is still the foreman. He gets such beautiful work out of you. Bob
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Do you mean to tell me the boy at the museum was right in asking if you were doing it right? John, if the Stag was not right I’ll accept not being right any day. Bob
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John, Nice start. With my schooner plans I need to pay special attention to yours. No pressure, it's all just fun. Bob
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I always took Hot sweet tea with a shot of whiskey. Whatever take care of yourself. Bob
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Who's the helmsman, Michael? Have we met him yet? Bob
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Everything is going to work, even the gimbaled compass. All I can say is it’s a good thing it’s not a motorboat. Putt. Putt. Putt Bob
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SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
captainbob replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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What a fine pair. They are really coming along. Bob
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Rob, I like that method of building for small boats. Nice work. Bob
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I keep going back to look again at the boat. Love the colors and the beautiful wood finish. Bob
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Glad you are back and hope all is well. You were missed. Bob
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Fine work as always. What is the cleat made of? Bob
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Looks like you're having as much fun building the model tools as building the model. Good work. Bob
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