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How much of that 1650's model rigging is contemporary? Looking at it, I'm a bit suspicious.
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'Trumpet' here (post #43) is not the brass instrument, but the man who was a trumpeter! Later (1811) the post of trumpet major was instituted. Thomas Hardy wrote a novel of that name. I had to read that in school and it was deadly dull!
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Nice simplification, Toni! Gratings look great. Before you do the weather decks, you might want to check the pattern of your butt shifts. (That didn't sound quite right. You know what I meant!)
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You're getting there, Rob! Won't be long before the launching ceremony....
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Workshop Essentials - Favorite Features
druxey replied to Justin P.'s topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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Ah, the rabbit-hole of research! Ain't it fun? Glad to read that your back is better.
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For a smaller ship, the last illustration, left side, is about right; other than a one-piece cheek and bibb combined.
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Machinist, now locksmith extraordinaire. Is there no end to the range of your talents, Michael?
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Best wishes as you transition, M. Delacroix!
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Glazing
druxey replied to Kurt Johnson's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Old time model-makers used mica, a natural silicate rock that can be split into very thin layers. It cuts easily with sharp scissors. Some samples have a yellowish tinge, but other pieces are clear. -
This is a very nice subject that you have chosen, Javier. Looking forward to seeing her develop!
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Chatham was obviously an unhealthy workplace. Where was Health and Safety?
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Evolution over a 50 year time span: Dining table > unfinished basement space > 6' 0" x 8' 0" box room > finished basement room (with window!) > larger finished basement with two areas > even larger finished basement room with windows > smaller basement with two rooms and overflow area. That's the way it goes....
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Whew! Quite the day's work, Keith. Very nicely machined. The lettering could be a photo-etch plate attached, perhaps?
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Bob!!! (see post #30) Passive aggressive or what? I do all the cooking in our home, as my darling is on record for having once needed to summon the fire brigade (this was before my time, I hasten to add). While she does the washing up as the quid pro quo, I always pre-wash, dry and store my good kitchen knives.
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Test of Byrnes table saw
druxey replied to michael101's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
What I mean is that the fence is parallel to the blade and table to the midpoint of the blade. The fence then slopes away slightly from square. This is deliberate, to prevent 'pinching' of stock between fence and blade as it exits the blade. -
I would take a bet that they were the triangular variety in 1600.
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