Q A's Revenge
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What do you use your mill for ?
Q A's Revenge replied to captainbob's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Your thread on milling and jig making is going to be very useful to folks Nigel. Many thanks and keep them coming! -
There is normally a small amount of backlash on lathes and milling machines (which gets worse over time as the bronze nut wears) unless it's fitted with ballscrews which are'nt common on hobby machines.
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This is a much more heavily built machine with a very handy 5000 rpm top speed I've not seen on a machine like this before. http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=4660&category= An important factor for machine tools is that (within reason) the more mass the machine has the better quality cut you'll likely to get. $699.95 seems a good price compared to some other stuff out there...
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Italian needle rasps
Q A's Revenge replied to Q A's Revenge's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I ordered three of these Italian needle rasps, a flat, a round and a square. They arrived today and I'm very pleased with the quality of them. -
Thanks for that, I can view the one without music now!
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Italian needle rasps
Q A's Revenge replied to Q A's Revenge's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
They have quite a few different types. http://www.rutlands.co.uk/pp+woodworking-hand-tools-files+b07000?promo=rifflers_files -
Italian needle rasps
Q A's Revenge replied to Q A's Revenge's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I had a quick look and found some Swiss needle rasps but they were the same price, albeit marked up in Euros. -
Sadly I can't view the video as it's been blocked on "copyright grounds". I don't know why in this particular case but blocking videos seems to be increasing as folks use music without permission.
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Bit pricey but they look nice. http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodworking-hand-tools-carving-tools-needle-files-cabinet-makers-needle-rasp-flat-160mm-x-no-2-cut+dk7910
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Some newcomers have found that gluing even damp planks to the hull can result in gaps appearing once it's dried fully so any type of jig to pre bend off the hull sounds like a good idea. Some folks edge bend as well though so I'd be keen to see if this can be done at the same time!
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I think most folks would like to see the jigs you guys are using.
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Looking good Dan. It seems there is some merit it bending the planks off the model then fitting them once dried. I believe I've seen it somewhere on this site?
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Is there a way of enhancing the joints in some way, perhaps colouring the glue?
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So, which one are you gonna get!? http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise%20Review%201/Fly_Tying_Vise_Shoot-Out.htm These are nice. http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise%20Review%201/so_many_vises_summary.htm
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Thanks for the pictures mobbsie, very helpful.
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Interesting technique Antony, looking forward to seeing how you progress!
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Wouldn't mind seeing some pictures of your setup in action mobbsie!
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What Knots on ratlines? (edited by admin)
Q A's Revenge replied to jd99's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I wish that video was a little bit better quality because he makes it look so easy! Good tip on the hook as well so thanks for posting that Tony. -
Looking really good. Are the instructions for the kit good Richard?
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One I saw recently had several grooves in the jaw for hook location. Not sure what effect this may have on rigging lines. I wonder if they all have grooves? Ah, found the answer. Some do, some don't? http://www.flyfisherman.com/2012/08/27/the-best-vises/2/#axzz2jfG4ZTvR
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Proxon micro Shaper
Q A's Revenge replied to mikeaidanh's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
They have two other Milling machines, the FF230 and FF500. Both of these are Milling Machines designed to cut metal, hence their spindle speeds of 180-2500 and 280-2500. The MF70 is really an overhead router given the 5000-20,000 spindle speed so seems to be designed for cutting wood and plastics. Ideal for most miniature wood working. My Milling Machine only goes up to 2540 rpm but seems to cut wood fine, but I hasten to add the smallest cutter I've tried in it was 1/2" diameter! If I need to cut really small soft stuff I'll mount a dremel on the head! This is mine, probably a bit big for you :-) -
3D Printing - Not Just Yet!
Q A's Revenge replied to dvm27's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
It's promising technology, but as I mentioned in another post I've been quite underwhelmed by most 3D printer output so far. -
5 cannon raised from wreck of Blackbeard's ship
Q A's Revenge replied to BareHook's topic in Nautical/Naval History
I just had to have a look spaceman, great looking tavern! The burgers on the lunch menu sound good. -
Very nice work Danny.
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3D printing
Q A's Revenge replied to pompey2's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
It's early days for these things although even now I can see how useful they can be for model making. Much of the stuff I've seen from them though has been rather underwhelming considering all the hype about 3D printing. If development continues apace and the price goes down while the durability of finished items goes up then I expect they will be indispensable for many of us in the near future. What excites me most about them is wondering what type of items can be made with these things that could'nt easily be manufactured before.
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