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  1. glbarlow
    Jeff! Where have you been, we all miss you and your wood! Come back! 😀🤣😂
  2. glbarlow
    I have both, the Byrnes saw is used routinely and often, the sander only occasionally. The Byrnes saw should be the first power tool every modeler owns without question.
  3. glbarlow
    Interesting this is your first post and that’s your comment. Bases on many other Speedy logs and those of us who have the kit your experience is an odd exception. Is it that you don’t like MDF, there are discussions on this forum on that topic. What particular part was “fragile,” I’m sure we’d all like to understand. As noted, Chris would and will help out anyone encountering a problem, all you have to do is ask.
  4. glbarlow
    Wow, I didn’t know that was there. For the record whatever I was doing for planking then is not how I’m doing it now as would be evidenced by my most recent logs, so I should update or delete that post. There seems to be a lot of definitions of what ‘spiling’ is in these forums, but having built the POB I am quite certain there is a good deal of tapering of planks required. There is no way the same number of planks will fit at the bow as does at the waist otherwise.
  5. glbarlow
    A 1/16th thickness of dry wood should be easy to cut with a #11 blade and metal straight edge. This is the only way I’ve ever done it. I buy blades by the 100 and change them frequently, they have to be sharp. I also use a 300mm heavy metal ruler, a short thin one would tend to slide.
  6. glbarlow
    Perhaps, but it was Jim Byrnes that gave me this step first, and offered again by others.
  7. glbarlow
    😂🤣
  8. glbarlow
    Another excellent build BE, congratulations. I’m sure everyone appreciates the level of detail you provide in your logs.
  9. glbarlow
    He’s indispensable, how else would I get dressed. But with the covid stuff I can do that with the chauffeur, he’s just sitting around anyway.🤪😜
  10. glbarlow
    I really hate that I’m now going to have to buy a lathe.... Beautiful, next level work as usual...and excellent tutorial to add to bookmarked pages.
  11. glbarlow
    This is all it takes to prevent kickbacks in my experience, that and a side block to keep it tight to the side and a push stick to move it past the blade.
  12. glbarlow
    How is your Speedy coming along?
  13. glbarlow
    Ingenious! If I may ask, how do you keep the moulding strip from sliding in the grove as it’s being milled
  14. glbarlow
    This where good design and gentle hands come into play. It took me forever to get this part right on Vanguard. It’s looking great, very neatly done!
  15. glbarlow
    Being a good modeler is knowing and being willing to take apart a mistake and do it over. Based on that axiom I’m a really good modeler Being a great modeler is not making the mistake in the first place. I am not great 🤣😂
  16. glbarlow
    Excellent! I’m certain you’ll enjoy the build. Be sure to let us know when you have log started.
  17. glbarlow
    I think you have a problem 😂🤣
  18. glbarlow
    Nothing wrong with yours. I’d recommend getting the fashion pieces right and trimmed to the bottom of the wales. Seems like you have plenty of wood to do a little more sanding. Aside from that it looks great. Your square tuck is very well done. I know how hard that is.
  19. glbarlow
    If you need to edge glue planks it’s because they weren’t properly shaped. Edge gluing is a lot more likely to cause staining than it is to retain planks. Hold them up tight to the one above when gluing and slightly bevel the top back edge. If tapered and bent to shape that’s all you need.
  20. glbarlow
    crisp and clean workmanship, nice!
  21. glbarlow
    I’m enjoying watching you build this monster. I just shake my head at the size of this thing. So already the extra work you did on the orlop is lost forever other than a tiny glimpse down a hatch. Definitely for the detail enthusiast, but so beautiful design.
  22. glbarlow
    😂🤣I hate it when I have to let any of the Manor staff go...😂🤣
  23. glbarlow
    I've started lining the lower planking belt. It is a chore but so worth the effort once the planking starts. I also use the plans to add a vertical hashmark where the plank joints are so I remember to cut the planks the proper lengths. Really though I just wanted to share a photo of my ***RED*** counter. For Cheerful I wanted to go RED or go home, I think I'm successful. I've never used anything but Admiralty Paints Red Ochre, this Golden Medium Cadium Red makes a statement. 😄 Of course I've already painted the gun ports a long while ago, but the counter really pops against the gold of the Alaskan Cedar. (five thin coats in case you're wondering).
  24. glbarlow
    Dang it, I may have to buy another tool.
  25. glbarlow
    The better way - you'll not like it later if you don't. I expect the same encouragement when I'm faltering on rigging Flirt 🙂

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