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  1. mtaylor
    Ah... something different and seldom seen around these parts. I think I'll follow along.
  2. mtaylor
    I hope you don't mind if I pull up a chair also. Looks interesting.
  3. mtaylor
    Glenn, Is it possible that this engine is a stationary engine? It would seem that in the early years, marine engines probably hadn't matured much in their own right. A good example is aircraft engines as the early aircraft were powered by automobile or stationary engines.
  4. mtaylor
    Jack, If you paint, no need for a second layer of planking. I think colors boil down to your preference. Or the Admiral's... If in doubt, I would go with the Admiral's.
  5. mtaylor
    No red diagonal in that painting, Crackers....
  6. mtaylor
    Jan, Have a look here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12163-diy-router-machine/ Kees, Can you add to that DIY Router Machine to show how to mount it? Interesting tool...
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    Per, Like most other machine tools, the accessories are the budget killer. I read somewhere that with lathes and mills, expect to spend as much, if not more, than the machine cost on tooling and accessories. I have found that very true.
  8. mtaylor
    I'm with Ken. Hopefully you'll have smooth sailing. Funny thing about AL and transoms... I built the Scottish Maid (first build) and the instructions didn't even mention it or how to put it together. I cobbled it so bad, I ended up cutting off about 3/16 of an inch or more. The stern area of the deck is a bit crowded as a result but the funny thing is... no one ever notices. A second planking will hide a lot of sins.
  9. mtaylor
    Joel's right on the terms. And he's probably right on the "u". :D I'm looking to switch over Linux in the next year as I will absolutely not go to Win10 but there's a few program issues.. hopefully I can find a solution although I may have add the "Wine" (add-on? I'm not sure).. Is there a different spell check you can use? I'm not up to speed yet on various flavors of Linux and add-ons.
  10. mtaylor
    Whoa.... wow.. <drops jaw to floor> The sails really make her 'pop'. Looking great, Tom. I like the way the sails are turning out.
  11. mtaylor
    Sweet work, Denis. I'm hoping the windows come out. Would screening (like for a window) work better?
  12. mtaylor
    Dave, The others have used up all the superlatives but that video is great. What a moment to have captured.
  13. mtaylor
    Mayor? Nah.. I'm just a bilge rat. That hull looks pretty darn good to me. The rework of the bow area is very impressive work.
  14. mtaylor
    Have you seen how Chuck makes his blocks? There's a special cutter for the mill that he uses. I'm not sure how that would work at the larger size of your ship, however.
  15. mtaylor
    Wow... that is beautiful, Siggi. I'm looking forward to whatever it is you're doing next.
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    JP, I have one similar to this: http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=4959&category=1271799306 Actually, it's the same just a different brand (Micromark). Harbor Freight and Grizzly sell the same model but this is the lowest price I've seen. My lathe goes up to 2500 rpm and works ok on wood as long as you use a slow feed rate. The catch is, that a wood lathe will have a bigger distance between the chuck and tailstock but for our purposes, you'll need a support to keep the wood from flexing when turning masts and yards. If you'll mostly be doing small parts, go with what you can afford. There's other ways to turn masts and yards than a lathe. But a metal lathe is infinitely more versatile than a wood lathe.
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    Brian, Check your browser settings for spellcheck. I'm not sure why you'd be getting an error on those words. I'm on IE 10 and no problem with them.
  18. mtaylor
    Tom, Sometimes, timing is everything. Since it seems like it is the right time, you're on your way. Hope you don't mind if I tag along.
  19. mtaylor
    This is great news and a great start, Joss. I'll just stand quietly over in the corner...
  20. mtaylor
    Beautiful deck, Bob.
  21. mtaylor
    I have digital readouts on the lathe so I can use either/or. The mill is inches. But.. I use measurements from plans or take the dimensions offered on the plans. Convert as needed.
  22. mtaylor
    Sam, I don't see where it's a problem to use the block. It definitely looks better and more secure. The only reason I can think of why you wouldn't use the block is if the bowspit went through the deck to the deck below it. And there would be... a block.
  23. mtaylor
    We may notice, but we won't tell.
  24. mtaylor
    I agree with Crackers... what looks good to you. However, you indicate that you're not happy with them the way they are. Then paint them by all means.
  25. mtaylor
    I'm looking forward to the presentation, Dave. Should be one of those great moments.

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