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rlb reacted to Jaager in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? January 31

Would cold cause the components to contract?
I have a vague memory of an aerosol something that acted like liquid Nitrogen.
rlb reacted to Roger Pellett in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? January 31

When you buy something from Sherline that fits into a Morse Taper it usually comes with a steel pin to tap it out of the tapered socket. The threaded bolt is to be used for drawing it into the taper, not driving it out. A piece of steel round stock larger than the hole in the tapered tail of the chuck with the two ends machined or filed square is the correct tool to use. I believe that the pin supplied with my Jacobs Chuck is 1/2in dia. A good hard smack should dislodge it. Keep in mind that since it’s tapered, as soon as it starts to move it should drop out.

Roger
rlb reacted to druxey in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? January 31

Please use a soft-headed hammer for the purpose!
rlb reacted to thibaultron in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? January 31

I would stick a wood block between the head and table, and run the head down to lock the block in place, also. If it is really stuck, you might damage the ways (the piece the head slides on), or the head if you have to hit it hard. These are small machines.
rlb reacted to mnl in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? January 31

Please do not use any hammer on the top of your spindle. The bearings will not like it.

You will notice there is a small gap between the top of the chuck and the spindle. They make wedges specifically to separate Jacobs tapers.

http://www.jacobschuck.com/Wedge-Set/52.html
rlb reacted to mnl in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? January 31

See brinelling bearings for what happens if you use a hammer.
rlb got a reaction from Canute in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? February 5

Thanks Pat and Alan.

I was able to find a draw bar in the box of accessories, and thread it into the top of the chuck through the spindle assembly.

I gave it a few taps with a small hammer but it didn't budge. I'm nervous of hitting it too hard. But am I on the right track?

Ron
rlb got a reaction from Canute in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? February 5

Hello all,

Today I had the opportunity to buy a used Sherline lathe and mill, so I did.

I have no prior experience with them so I am reading the online manual from the Sherline website, and trying to familiarize myself with the basic nomenclature and basic operation of these machines. From what I have learned so far, they are somewhat older machines, (probably pre 1999) but still model 4000 for the lathe, and 5000 for the mill.

I have one roadblock immediately. The jacobs chuck is stuck in the mill spindle--

Am I right that this should be just a friction fit? What is the best way to loosen/remove this? I ask this knowing that some may be thinking "if he can't do this, these machines are wasted on him".

Any advice is appreciated.

Ron
rlb got a reaction from thibaultron in How to "unstick" this chuck from the mill spindle? January 31

Hello all,

Today I had the opportunity to buy a used Sherline lathe and mill, so I did.

I have no prior experience with them so I am reading the online manual from the Sherline website, and trying to familiarize myself with the basic nomenclature and basic operation of these machines. From what I have learned so far, they are somewhat older machines, (probably pre 1999) but still model 4000 for the lathe, and 5000 for the mill.

I have one roadblock immediately. The jacobs chuck is stuck in the mill spindle--

Am I right that this should be just a friction fit? What is the best way to loosen/remove this? I ask this knowing that some may be thinking "if he can't do this, these machines are wasted on him".

Any advice is appreciated.

Ron
rlb reacted to Wintergreen in Atlantica by Wintergreen – Scale 1:30 - POF - sail training ketch - a smack of English heritage January 30

Calling in sick has its advantages on modelling time... but it does not help the revenue, so I'll go back to work tomorrow. Feeling way better today than yesterday. I even fell asleep mid-day yesterday. I normally don't do that. "What so special about that? I do that every day", I hear you say. Well, I'm not THAT old yet. 😄

Thanks for all the likes in my humble build log.

Wisky plank is in!

And all treenails are in.
Hull i sanded, painted, and sanded down through 100/120/180/240 grit. Yes, there are seams still open. Yes, you can see individual planks. Yes, it is not a museum quality piece. In fact, I will try to weather it a bit to go with the less than meticisously perfect hull.

And I thought this image looked cool:

Look @KeithAug, I did not turn it into a lamp-shade material!

Next up... hm, two things, 1. rudder shaft and rudder. Need to find the drawing and print according to scale. And 2. Drill for prop shaft. Needless to say, they will be done in reverse order...
Pax et bonum!
rlb reacted to Elia in Arethusa 1907 by Elia - Knockabout Banks Fishing Schooner January 30

Hi Nils, and thank you. I can’t believe I put this log in MSW almost 11 years ago. Once our kids became active hobbies like this collected some dust. I’ve begun on it again, backtracking a little bit, fixing a few things I wasn’t happy with. Maybe more to come, here in the month(s) ahead.

Elia
rlb got a reaction from kgstakes in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship February 18

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from davec in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship February 4

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship February 3

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from usedtosail in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship January 29

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from bhermann in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship January 29

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship January 29

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from schooner in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship January 29

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from Wintergreen in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship January 29

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from scrubbyj427 in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship January 29

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb got a reaction from Paul Le Wol in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship January 29

Thanks, JJ.

Now that I have finished stropping the blocks, the ship comes out on to the table for rigging the carronades, and two 6-pounder cannon--
.

Tackle lines have been cut, dyed a little darker, and are in process of tying to an eyelet in one of each pair of blocks--

I had assembled one of the 6-pounder cannon carriages a while ago, now I need to assemble the other one, as well as finish the first with cap-squares, breeching rings and other eyelets. I have two extra axles pieces here!--

All for now,
Ron
rlb reacted to Wintergreen in Atlantica by Wintergreen – Scale 1:30 - POF - sail training ketch - a smack of English heritage January 28

Finally, the end is near!

For the planking, that is. I am not a doomesday vigilante...
The wisky plank will soon go in. Yay! 🙂
Port side is sanded, which the sharp eyed viewer can see. I thought that by painting the hull prior to sanding it would be easy to see the progress.
That turned out to be true. However, I did not dilute the acrylic paint very much and used it quite generously. Bad choice.
It led to clogging up the sandpaper. Of course; I probably could have thought that out before hand. But I didn't. So, when sanding the starboard side, I will not paint until the very end. With diluted paint.
rlb reacted to scrubbyj427 in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship January 28

Making all that tackle is tedious indeed. Well done Ron, they look good.
rlb reacted to Jim Lad in Meteor 1851 by Jim Lad - Scale 1:96 - Immigrant Ship January 23

I've been very slack with posting progress on the 'Meteor' of late. On the other hand, there's actually been very little progress as it's Christmas school holidays here in Oz and the museum has been seething with families keeping the kids amused. I've done an awful lot of talking and showing people the models, but very little work on my model!

However, the capping rail is now complete, and I've been working on the very simple stern decoration (this is a merchant ship, not a prestigious ship of war), so something is happening, at least.

Here are a couple of phots of the model as she is now.

John
rlb reacted to tlevine in HM Sloop Echo 1781 by VTHokiEE - 1:48 - Cross-Section January 22

What is important is whether they look "right", not the material they are made out of. Paper for the hinge plates and a small piece of metal wire (or wood) for the hinge knuckle. Paint it flat black.

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