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  1. glbarlow
    Buy it pre-made.
  2. glbarlow
    This is not a post about the Byrnes Saw, I'll just sum that up by saying there is no saw but the Byrnes saw. It's also not about the Byrnes Disc Sander or Thickness Sander which I also own and are equally outstanding. This is instead about Jim and Donna Byrnes and the level of customer service they provide in support of their amazing products. It's nothing short of OUTSTANDING! I've had my saw for about 15 years and never had a problem until recently and likely one that I caused and not the quality of the design. Donna usually answers the phone because Jim is building things, I explained my problem to her, she said she'd have Jim call me back, which he did later that day. After some trial and error attempts per Jim's guidance he said "We'll send you a new arbor and an email on how to change it." Three days later I had the new arbor and installed it (after first admiring the piece, the milling is pure artistry) using his clear instruction. However another small problem resulted, by a few thousands of an inch the blade guard on the top of the table was rubbing the blade (after conferring further with Jim I had properly installed the arbor correctly). "Donna will send you a new blade cover." I'm sure he milled a special one that accounted for the few thousands because when I got it, again three days later, it was a perfect fit. I've had other interactions with Jim and Donna over the years, always pleasant, always informative and helpful. This incident though was above and beyond - total, thorough, and complete support for a product I purchased over 15 years ago as though I'd bought it yesterday. No mail the unit in and we'll see what we can do, instead here's the part and how to install it. Who does that these days, what small business takes that level of pride and support in the products they produce over a decade after they sold it to you. Just Amazing!
  3. glbarlow
    I agree about the too busy part, There are so many nice features there all ready I wouldn’t want to drown them out with hardware for the sake of hardware. Hammock cranes or crutches would add nothing in my opinion, maybe boarding stanchions. While historical accuracy is relevant, I believe we are building an admiralty model, not a rendition of a sailing vessel (e.g. no rigging) so what would convince the board to build this vessel, eliminate adding anything would detract from the elegance of the design. Just my two cents, I’ll go back to planking now.
  4. glbarlow
    Good call on changing the lanyards and moving the top seizing up so it’s just short of the stubbed end of the shroud, I don’t thing the bottom seizing needs to be any closer to the deadeye than you have it now. Your latest phot looks great.
  5. glbarlow
    I’m so so far from this point. It does look so cool.
  6. glbarlow
    The ever clever Derek strikes again😎
  7. glbarlow
    Same great precision and quality techniques as always. A joy to watch your work come to life.
  8. glbarlow
    Thank you for saying so and for following. I understand the perfectionist and patience quotient. I’ve tossed about as many planks as I’ve made.
  9. glbarlow
    I can’t begin to comprehend the builder skill and talent this model represents. As I struggle to plank the stern of Winchelsea then see such a masterpiece I just shake my head in wonder. I’m likely to buy the books just so I know there are masters like you two out there serving as inspiration.
  10. glbarlow
    Look at my Cheerful build rigging for the simple tools I use for rigging. You don’t have to remove the shrouds to master belaying with the right tools. See mine and other build logs (like Delf’s Speedy log),or Google, for how to belay and run lines. The coils are done with a separate piece of line after the rigging line is belayed and cut, not with the excess. You’ll either need to remake the pin rack or just stick with the fat ones you started with. Rigging is a different aspect of modeling that takes patience and time to learn. The LN rigging is basic and a great way to learn it. I really enjoy and look forward to rigging my models. My first model was the AVS, I would have been lost without the Bob Hunt practicum, but that was long before MSW and the many excellent build logs to learn from. You post a lot of questions around the forum which is fine, but maybe take a step back and make the time to look through build logs to see how things are done. Nothing you need to do to rig hasn’t been done many times before and explained in many build logs, do the research, don’t just rely on often confusing or contradictory comments to your log.
  11. glbarlow
    Sorry to hear that, I was looking forward to following your progress.
  12. glbarlow
    Any progress Bob?
  13. glbarlow
    I stuck a dowel with fake shrouds tied off at the same height as they would be on the mast, stuck the dowel in the mast’s hole on the deck, then taped them to their spot on the channel. With that I could then mark in pencil where the nail for the chain plate needed to go for the proper angle. Too late for that now a you’ve tapped the holes already, so just a thought for others and the future.
  14. glbarlow
    Make another one, don’t settle
  15. glbarlow
    Thank you, I enjoy following yours as well. I wish.. but thanks Bob.
  16. glbarlow
    Although it may be more of a mental advantage it helps me make sure I’m keeping tight rows and that I’m keeping the plank shift pattern as I go up (or down). Mostly though it’s so I can focus on the bow and the stern for a while to keep them consistent since both are different challenges. And it’s a really big model😳
  17. glbarlow
    The slow work of planking continues, now with the first port side belt completed to go with 16 starboard rows. Just a couple of progress photos. No WOP at this point and only preliminary sanding. I’ll do the next port side belt then work from the keel up after that. Here a plank here, there a plank there, everywhere a plank plank. Thanks as always for your comments and likes
  18. glbarlow
    Thank you. What I know I learned from others and improved by doing. I too have a lot to improve, especially with the stern.
  19. glbarlow
    I use WOP on the deck and often cover painted areas with it as well.
  20. glbarlow
    Congratulations Rusty! The Confederacy was an early introduction for me on what a great model was supposed to look like.
  21. glbarlow
    Very nice looking deck, excellent planking.
  22. glbarlow
    Agree with others, it isn’t a race. Planking a deck around hatches with a tight fit at bulwarks takes time. The best way to do it right is a plank at a time. I see more potential for problems than for a good outcome trying your suggested approach.
  23. glbarlow
    Thanks Frank. Thank you!
  24. glbarlow
    The OPs question was answered long ago………
  25. glbarlow
    Bad customer experience and shoddy product. I got a very tarnished and scratched up brass pedestal that had been obviously repackaged. After long delays in responses they finally shipped a replacement that was in worse condition than the first. Didn’t get a response back at all after that. I admittedly gave up after that. So many other places to buy from.

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