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    Thanks guys, I thought it may come in handy!
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    I saw one of these in the kitchen shop at a good price and it seemed a shame to leave it on the shelf. All my other torches are much bigger so I figured it must come in useful for something ... So now I have to ask, have any of you guys got something similar and if so what do you use it for! http://www.fackelmann.de/no_cache/en/fackelmann/household/basic/basic/?tx_fackelmannproductlist_pi1%5Bitem%5D=30&tx_fackelmannproductlist_pi1%5Bview%5D=detail
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    Some really stellar work you're putting into this build Dan. To say I'm impressed is an understatement! Vic.
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    Fine job you're doing on this Richard. Can't wait to see you start on the deck and fittings.
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    Nice one Jay!
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    Just thinking out loud here but perhaps there has been an increase in humidity and the rigging has got damp? If so, maybe very gentle drying with a hair dryer might help.
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    Looks like you've made a really nice job of that!
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    Some good info here on rectification of the problem. It would be good though if one of you more experienced guys could possibly do a tutorial specifically on how to avoid the problem in the first place. It's a big ask but worth mentioning maybe?!
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    I've heard it said that the table saw is the most dangerous woodworking tool. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/05/table-saw-sawstop-safety-finger-cut
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    Wow, that's quite a collection Joe! Vic.
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    Wow, after all I've read about planking I would not have expected to see that!
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    What an excellent build log, thanks for posting this!
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    Any chance we can see a few pictures or maybe even a build log? Always liked the look of this model.
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    Very good idea!
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    I can't help, except to say there are lots of different shades of tan out there. If you can't buy a shade you like you could always try making your own. I have to agree that some of the stuff I've seen in model shops is quite light.
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    These seem quite popular with model makers but some of those I've handled have had quite aggressive serrations on the jaws. Are they all serrated or can you get flat ones? Just worried they may damage some items. Are there any recommendations for suppliers in the UK? Quality seems quite variable. All opinions on these tools, good or bad gratefully received!
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    Similar. Here in the UK Silver Steel is specifically BS-1407 grade tool steel. In the USA "Drill Rod" can be one of several different steels each with a different chemical composition. Thanks for the link Michael. Agreed, making tools is special, and quite addictive once you start!
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    Propane or MAPP gas torch is handy for small stuff. You can heat bigger stuff with one if you can concentrate the heat with refractory fire bricks. Charcoal is good though, I've got mild steel up to melting temperature in a home made forge. Another name for Ground Flat Stock is "01" tool steel, but most old timers wouldn't call it that. Vic.
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    Nice Job Michael, lets see some shots of it in use when you're ready! Another material used by woodworkers to make their own plane blades and chisels is Ground Flat Stock, sometimes called Gauge Plate. This is also easy to harden. It is available in a wide range of strip, flat and square sections. Full instructions for hardening are given on the packet. Cromwell tools sell it amongst others. https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/160202/ground-flat-stock
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    I think it's likely shot in one of their shops, they tend to have large open "warehouse" areas where the machine tools are displayed. Certainly large enough to erect a shed and wheel the tools in. I'm right down the bottom now Nigel so don't expect it to get any further down the mercury than minus 1 or 2 in the winter!
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    That's not me Anthony, as mentioned its just a publicity shot from Axminster! Yes, we're quite lucky here in the UK we don't get very hot or cold weather. I used to have a workshop like the one pictured and it was fine except in the winter time.
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    I know it's only a publicity shot but what a nice setup! Not sure how new these Axminster tools are but they look quite nice for the money.
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    I have a pair with a notch like this somewhere, they are handy.
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    I have a 150mm X 1220mm belt linisher which I normally use for tool sharpening. I sometimes use wood on it as well but it has to be very carefully cleaned afterwards so I can use metal on it again. Failure to do this ends up with sparks setting the sawdust on fire! DAMHIKT. Its been heavily modified and I split the belts into three to fit the auxiliary platen I made for it. Turning gouge sharpening: These type of machines are far too big for model making but the small ones with the 1 inch wide belt that some have shown should be ideal with a fine belt.
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    Sounds like a job for Renwax then. It's not cheap stuff though and the problem is that you'll find lots of uses for it!

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