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The MM lathe isn't bad for the price. Do clean up the chuck jaws to ensure that everything is round, proper, and centered. As for a mill, I've the MM "mini" but it wasn't all that great. Odd sized parts, no accessories to speak up. The current one is apparently not bad either but the chucks (unless you're using collet set will need truing up also. Again, not a bad unit for the price and the reviews seem to be good. I did decide to go the LMS mill as a replacement (retirement gift to myself) so I could use some standard tooling... Wow... what a difference. By comparison it's quieter and more precise.
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Nah... no "humour" here in the States. OTOH, we have "humor"... I know... hat and coat..
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Denis, The Craftsman brand is in the process of being bought or maybe it has already been bought. Google it, and you might find an online store. You might also check out The Olson Saw Company and also SawBird (might be two words though). I don't have a link but as we say.. Google is your friend. If they don't have the size blade, get the smallest size the have and if you can, cut the blade down to size.
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That's actually a giant hand, right? So much detail in such a tiny space.. unbelievable.
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Just beyond amazing work and I agree with others, your models should be in a museum.
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Very interesting method on the step and a wonderful result, Paul.
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Excellent work and progress, Rob. I think you have hit on a good method for rigging.
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Let it heal and don't push it, Hans. Continue only when the doctor says you can.
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Welcome to MSW, Andrea. Once you decide which kit, do by all means open a build log. It's the best way to get help and also to make friends. As for which kit? Let me ask this... which one interests you more? There's an article in the Database which might help: http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/plans_and_research/KitSelection.pdf. I'm not one to talk as my first "purchased but not built kit" was the Billing Vasa. Oops... hasty retreat to a very basic model then a step up to a AI brig).... Been a fun adventure. Keep it fun and use MSW as a resource.
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Tools, tools and more tools....
mtaylor replied to CPDDET's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a small dremel like tool from WeCheer. Very handy for those tight spots the big boys won't fit into. -
Welcome to MSW, Kortes. Feel free to open a build log of your latest here at MSW. We'd love to follow along.
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New member from the cornfields of Illinois
mtaylor replied to Steve63's topic in New member Introductions
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Welcome to MSW. Indeed, define "Northern California"...
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Super fine work, Dave. I never thought about scratch building a model car.
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Plastic sprue that's been heated and stretched? Or use the Ez line but starch it or spray it with lacquer (hairspray works)? Can you reinforce the davits with some wire in them? Maybe I don't understand the problem....
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I'm wondering if 8000 rpm would still be too fast for machining brass. My mill and lathe both only hit about 2500-3000 rpm which works for wood and metal.
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Bulkhead faring
mtaylor replied to W4LKR's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I'll add a suggestion to Spyglass's solution. Use a foam filled sanding tool like a disposable nail fail (but cut it short so it only hits maybe 3 BH's at once) to go over several frames at once. Slow and easy and if you get one frame finished first, move the sanding tool. Check frequently with a piece of scrap wood planking. -
It's great to see an update, Sam. Looks most excellent.
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Nice work. Your builds fall into the tutorial class easily. Well done builds and you show us how.
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