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2 hours ago, JBH said:

 Thanks again to everyone for their input. Much appreciated!

Don't be a stranger!

On 10/21/2023 at 2:09 AM, bruce d said:

Thanks Craig, you nailed it.

No surprise, just sad. 

Much easier to pirate figures than ship models.  Less than $100. for the rubber and resin plus the cost of the casting from the original caster.  It is/was a bit of a plague.

41 minutes ago, JBH said:

 So glad to have found this forum. 

There is a wealth of information here.  I model vicariously by reading the various blogs. Look around while you are deciding on your next steps.

If for some reason you want to avoid Model Expo, have a look at the NRG’s Half Hull project   https://thenrgstore.org/

38 minutes ago, JBH said:

Recently, I had a very unpleasant experience after initially purchasing several wood kits from a company that has the worst customer service I've ever had.

 

 

Been there and still am there.  It is a shame.

I don't have enough experience to advise on beginner kits but you have landed on the top ship modeling forum and help and advice will be forth coming.  Stand by.

6 hours ago, dvm27 said:

One last Speedwell photo to finish this log. It is now encased in a display designed and built by my son whose hobby is woodworking. He built it out of Sapele mahogany and I think it compliments the model beautifully.

 

 

 

Talented family.

I bought this thing a while back.  Like most of my tools it has been rarely used if at all.

Seems to me that the blade could be replaced with a straight one.

I like the "This is what I have done." but I really really like "This is how I did it".  Thanks

Probably varies from manufacturer to manufacturer like most countries.

On 6/8/2023 at 6:50 PM, bruce d said:

 

By the way, this is my new favourite tool. Seriously, it makes me giggle it is so good. Tool review to follow.

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Next is the building board.

 

Bruce

 

 

Are you still planning a tool review?

Sound advice I have seen here is to buy tools when you need them for a specific purpose.  I have purchased a number of "have to haves" and never really used them.

5 hours ago, michael mott said:

Hello everyone I’m just getting my mojo back in the ship modeling world. I had a heart attack in November 2022 and am now recovered from that. I had a wonderful conversation with David Anscherl earlier this week and he challenged me to do something on the cutter within the next 2 weeks.

Great news.  Keep pumping!

6 hours ago, VTHokiEE said:

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I recall coming across this posting of yours regarding the library, is it the one you are looking for:

 

 

I am going to hazard a guess.  BINGO!

1 hour ago, rlb said:

The front border of top #1 was shaped, and the same procedure followed for top #2.  I did reduce the number of sections in the curve-

  

I can't tell you how mucI apprecuate this information.  Thanks again.

24 minutes ago, KeithAug said:

 

My advice would be not to try to convert the saw to become a disc sander. The though of sanding grit getting into the saw mechanism doesn't fill me with glee 

Never occurred to me but this is something to consider.

Good question. I have decided you have to stay in the game at this point, even if the game is mediocre.

I still buy stuff from time to time but it isn't as im[portant as it used to be.  I confess that I am not doing much other than checking in to this forum.

I have both.  I think my choice would be the table saw.

1 hour ago, rlb said:

 

Wonderful stuff.  Thanks.

 

 

On 2/23/2023 at 7:55 PM, Bob Cleek said:

In terms of shelf life? Obviously,

 

 

Again, this Cleek guy knows stuff.

I bought one of these last year and put it aside.  A day ago, I took it out and charged it.  The charging lights show as a full charge but it won't turn on nor will it light up. It almost seems as if there is a combination of button pushes to get it going but if that is in the manual, I missed it.  Any suggestions?

This Bob Cleek guy knows stuff.

Damn.  Keep trying.  It is important to us.

In my experience, Byrnes is top drawer.

Bonjour!  Comment ca va?

Give some thought to future clamping space and/or angles.  I didn't and had to redo some.

6 hours ago, Randy said:

we have a club here in the greater Atlanta area.

 

Wow!  Who knew?