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Another make to consider is Boley. Again, it should be complete not missing a tailstock or other part. Avoid any with signs of rust! I've found that a lathe with a collet-holding tailstock (such as the Levin) is much more useful than one that only will take a dead center. A good cross-slide will cost as much or more than the basic lathe. Beware of ones on the second-hand market that lack the shoe under to square it with the lathe bed. Also, a set of collets is quite an investment. -
Just come across your thread, Bolin. A great job on the planking and riveting!
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Gentlemen all; a fascinating thread of discussion and informed guesswork. Hopefully you are narrowing in on a more definitive solution, but there are always the tantalising unknowables.
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I'd certainly like to know the best successor to Blacken-It as well, please!
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Drilling for the stanchions must have been a bit nerve-wracking! Lovely result, though, Keith.
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I'd say that you've done a very good job on that deck. We all tend to be over-critical of our work. On the one hand it can be self-defeating, but on the other it improves our work; "Next time..." and we get more skilled and better results. You are already working at a much higher skill level than many other folk on this site. Keep going!
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Clever use of lamination on the deck beams and compensating for angle of laser cut!
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Very nice, Jorge! And lovely cats as well.
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Well, you made short work of those head timbers, Alex! Very nicely done.
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Stevern; have you tried using acrylic matte medium to 'fix' lines like breeching in place? It dries virtually invisibly.
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I'm amazed at the davit detail that you've achieved at that scale, Eberhard. Well done indeed!
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Looks like you are making good progress, Dan. The new martingale looks very convincing.
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One can strengthen a softer wood using dilute PVA (white) glue.Coat both sides liberally and allow to dry completely, then shape and drill. No fumes!
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Nice solution to turning repeated shapes!
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Oh, you will have fun doing those! The compound angles of the recesses for the rails are a headache, but I'm sure you'll do a great job on them. Those rails look gorgeous and flow just as they should. Well done!
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Ouch! Thank you for that, frolick.
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This looks to be an interesting process. In terms of time taken, can you give us some idea of how long it took to generate the project to this point? Thanks, and looking forward to further instalments!
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But where is the scale Bramah lock, Michael? Slacker! Seriously, that is beautifully done.
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Dying/coloring rope; sources for purchase of quality rope
druxey replied to Tomculb's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Coffee or tea are to be avoided, as Kurt has said. So many threads are available in myriad of colors, so you should be able to find what you need without the mess and chore of dyeing your own.
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