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Boccherini
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Boccherini got a reaction from Canute in Innocraftsman Mill
Link to Usovo Proxxon upgrade page:
https://www.usovo.de/en/c/mf70-tuning
Grant.
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Boccherini reacted to Mike Y in Innocraftsman Mill
A very cheap and simple, but effective MF70 upgrade is to install an axial bearing for the Z-axis. It would be much smoother operation afterwards, especially if you need to crank a lot when using it like a drill press
The bearings it needs are standard dimension, I bought the 6x12x4.5 size.
Installation does not require any modifications, just disassemble the z-axis and add them between the rod and the wheel.
Google "MF70 axial bearing upgrade" to find step-by-step guide.
Installing them for other axises is also possible, but a bit more involved and less necessary, the table is smooth enough if lubed and tuned correctly.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Canute in Innocraftsman Mill
For what it's worth, Proxxon MF-70 works fine. I'm on my second machine. It does everything I need. If you have limited horizontal surfaces, it's very easy to put back on a shelf to free up bench space.
Downside is the noise, also the continual cranking can be an irritant. There is a bloke in Germany (I think, can't remember the company name) who has an adaptor to screw onto the crank handles that should reduce the irritation somewhat.
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Ronald-V in Innocraftsman Mill
For what it's worth, Proxxon MF-70 works fine. I'm on my second machine. It does everything I need. If you have limited horizontal surfaces, it's very easy to put back on a shelf to free up bench space.
Downside is the noise, also the continual cranking can be an irritant. There is a bloke in Germany (I think, can't remember the company name) who has an adaptor to screw onto the crank handles that should reduce the irritation somewhat.
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Dave_E in Work area pictures only
Gentlemen,
some great work spaces in that collection. I'm in awe you all are able to maintain such organized, tidy workshops.
My work shop is disorganized and chaotic.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Bomber_County in Work area pictures only
Gentlemen,
some great work spaces in that collection. I'm in awe you all are able to maintain such organized, tidy workshops.
My work shop is disorganized and chaotic.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from robert952 in Work area pictures only
Gentlemen,
some great work spaces in that collection. I'm in awe you all are able to maintain such organized, tidy workshops.
My work shop is disorganized and chaotic.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Nirvana in Work area pictures only
Gentlemen,
some great work spaces in that collection. I'm in awe you all are able to maintain such organized, tidy workshops.
My work shop is disorganized and chaotic.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from paul ron in Work area pictures only
Gentlemen,
some great work spaces in that collection. I'm in awe you all are able to maintain such organized, tidy workshops.
My work shop is disorganized and chaotic.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Jack12477 in Work area pictures only
Gentlemen,
some great work spaces in that collection. I'm in awe you all are able to maintain such organized, tidy workshops.
My work shop is disorganized and chaotic.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Some Idea in Work area pictures only
Gentlemen,
some great work spaces in that collection. I'm in awe you all are able to maintain such organized, tidy workshops.
My work shop is disorganized and chaotic.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini reacted to jpalmer1970 in The Hayling Hoy by jpalmer1970 - 1:48 scale - First POF build
Hello,
Only a brief update this time as not much has happened with the build itself of late. I have been considering the best way to shape bevel on the internal curve of the bollard timbers and hawse pieces and decided that a tilting table for my spindle sander/drill press would be a good idea, so I have spent some time making this. It is just a piece of mdf with some screw in insert nuts attached which allows me to move it up and down on a hinge point which is attached to the sanding base. It is pretty cheap and cheerful but seems to get the work done as required, up to about 18 degrees or so. I intend to start work on bevelling the bollard timbers and hawse pieces shortly.
I have also made up the pieces for the first forward cant frame as this needs to be temporarily fixed into place to determine the where the aft ends of the bollard timbers and hawse pieces finish. This has been constructed and the foot bevelled to the correct angle ready to mount to the keel with rubber cement.
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Boccherini reacted to gjdale in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
I think if one were to choose the windward side, that would be known as “getting your own back”! 🤣
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Boccherini reacted to rwiederrich in Staghound 1850 by rwiederrich - 1/96 - Extreme Clipper
Set the house and deck furniture to see.
Rob
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Boccherini got a reaction from Canute in pin vise and drill bits
I purchased one of these:
https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/74112/index.html
2 years ago. It is the third pin vise I've owned, the best so far. Reasonably priced.
Can't comment on the claim to clamp 0.1mm bits. The smallest I'm using are 0.4mm, which the tool handles without any problems.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
Thanks for the encouragement gentlemen.
Further progress, deadeyes and chainplates:
I'm not sure about the size of the blocks for the lower yard lifts, they look a little large......maybe? They are the correct size for the line that runs through them. It might be hard to pick up in the picture. Any opinions?
Grant.
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Boccherini reacted to Jim Lad in Herzogin Cecilie 1902 by Jim Lad - Four Masted Barque
Another update at last. After being away for a couple of weeks and a couple of extremely busy visitor days at the museum, I've finally been able to get a little ore done. Now we have five yards crossed on the foremast - one more to go once I rig the upper topgallant. I've included an image looking along the well deck which shows a little of the scramble of unsecured rigging at this stage.
John
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Boccherini got a reaction from KeithAug in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
Gentlemen,
I am in need of advice.
I have no plan for the sheet blocks under the main yards, so I tried to guesstimate off the 1:96 plans.
Question is.....does this look about right?
Thanks,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Tony Hunt in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
Gentlemen,
I am in need of advice.
I have no plan for the sheet blocks under the main yards, so I tried to guesstimate off the 1:96 plans.
Question is.....does this look about right?
Thanks,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Tony Hunt in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
I do.... and I've been studying the page of details on the yards for some time, yet still managed to overlook the sheet block hanging off the yard..
Time for a new pair of specs.
Thanks for your prompting.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
I do.... and I've been studying the page of details on the yards for some time, yet still managed to overlook the sheet block hanging off the yard..
Time for a new pair of specs.
Thanks for your prompting.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Justin P. in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
I do.... and I've been studying the page of details on the yards for some time, yet still managed to overlook the sheet block hanging off the yard..
Time for a new pair of specs.
Thanks for your prompting.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Keith Black in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
I do.... and I've been studying the page of details on the yards for some time, yet still managed to overlook the sheet block hanging off the yard..
Time for a new pair of specs.
Thanks for your prompting.
Regards,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Keith Black in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
Gentlemen,
I am in need of advice.
I have no plan for the sheet blocks under the main yards, so I tried to guesstimate off the 1:96 plans.
Question is.....does this look about right?
Thanks,
Grant.
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Boccherini got a reaction from Glen McGuire in Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
I do.... and I've been studying the page of details on the yards for some time, yet still managed to overlook the sheet block hanging off the yard..
Time for a new pair of specs.
Thanks for your prompting.
Regards,
Grant.
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