Geoff Matson
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Hi I have been playing around a little with the ropewalk and figured one thing out. You need to be coordinated. To make good rope you need your (eyes) to keep the twisted rope in right place in front of the die. You need your (left hand) to control the supply wheel. Your (right hand) to control the take up spool. The( speed control) has to be set to keep the rope twisting. You also need to be sure the supply wheel is set up right. Once you get it all figured out and with practice you can make beautiful rope to what ever scale you want. There is a learning curve so be patient. I am going to practice with numerous threads to see which best suits me. I really like the posts the members have made of their progress. Keep them coming Geoff
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What is your favorite hand tool(s)??
Geoff Matson replied to Modeler12's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I go with mike Optivisor and tweezers Geoff -
Nice looking rope Ulises. I found the slower I went the more control I had. I am looking forward to some time of playing with the ropewalk and seeing what I can do. Thanks for the photos Geoff
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Dust collecting on Byrnes Machines
Geoff Matson replied to stantona's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Alex I went to the local Menards and went to the shop vac section The have a universal telescoping adapter that you can use to connect your tool to the dust collector. Just cut to size. It is made of rubber The big end goes on the tool and smaller end goes on collector. My St. Bernard had a chew on the adapter Geoff
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Dave Your rope looks good thanks for the photos. As for the problem rope I found the tension on all three spools is very important. If you get just a little slack on one spool from winding the thread is seems to show up out of wack. The other thing is keeping the the twisting of the rope in front of the die. That also makes a difference on the rope. I like the way the dmc thread looks. I am going to pick some up and givie it a try. To make thin rope did you seperate the dmc thread to single strands and wind it? Here is a picture of what I mean keep the rope in front of the die and one with some rope on the takeup spool. The rope is some quilting thread from Joanne fabric store. Thanks Geoff
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Meredith I find I have much more control on the slow speed. I think the key is to keep the twisting part of the rope in front of the die. As long as the twisting part remains there I feel I am at the right speed. It takes a little timming to get a feel for it. Give it a try. Geoff
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I too have Jim Byrnes Ropewalk and have good success on the rope making. I have found the results vary with the quality of thread and the speed at which you turn it. I have not decided on a thread yet and would be interested in which ones seem to have the best results. I am also interested in how you Harden your rope and how to make four strand rope. Thanks for you pictures. Geoff
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Painting Templates
Geoff Matson replied to dafi's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Thanks Daniel Great idea nd it looks great. Might have to give this one a try. Geoff -
Copper Imitation
Geoff Matson replied to dafi's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Looks like you have the coppering skills down to a great system. It really looks great Thanks Geoff -
Thanks for reposting your pictures. You modeling skills are really outstanding and I enjoy watching your progress Geoff
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