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Richard, The Arbor Tilt isn't too much saw if you'll be using it for other things. If cost were not a consideration, the Byrnes saw would be the ideal table saw. You are correct that a scroll saw wouldn't do what you want. However, a band saw could be used for ripping and also do much of what a scroll saw does. For an inexpensive chop saw, take a look at Harbor Frieght: http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-top-cut-off-saw-42307.html
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Robert, It just keeps getting better and better. There's something almost ethereal about the white bone. Just incredible.
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John, You are flying on this... and looks super to boot!!!
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Ed, Thanks for sharing this journey and all the tips and techniques. A feast for the eyes and the mind. It's almost sad to see this build come to an end, but endings are necessary. This build is one that should be savored by the both you and us. Glorious...!!! Here's hoping you'll soon have sawdust scattered about the workshop again soon.
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Scott, For a first-timer, you're doing very well. It looks pretty good and as others have pointed out, what's a bit of filler among friends?
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Gary, Just wonderful work on the spirketting, water ways, and standards. The joinery on the spirketting is remarkable.
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Mobbise, What they said. Great to see you have returned from the wild country.
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I think I got it backwards then? Apologies.
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Sjors, Nice work on the ladders and guns. She's coming along beautifully.
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What do you use your mill for ?
mtaylor replied to captainbob's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Meredith, Here's my list for mill must haves: A vice. A clamp kit (or homemade one) to clamp down the workpiece, vices, etc. End mills. Collets (they work so much better than than a chuck). I'm also finding a rotary table useful for various things also. I'm sure there's more, but that's what I'm using. I have few other bits that I've never used so I don't know how useful they are. -
What do you use your mill for ?
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Martin, There micros and minis.. and the terms get cross-used a lot. Here's the MM Micro: This one has some tools issues as it uses M4 hardware to secure items to the table. The biggest problems are modifiying and fitting accessories as they are made for the "mini" type. Here's the MM "mini" or the so-called "R8" type. R8 is the type of taper used in the spindle. It's basically the same as the Grizzly and some others and also the Sherline tools fit it. It uses the M6 size hardware to secure items to the table and is a lot more standard as the table is bigger with the slots further apart than the micro. 4-Jaw and 3-Jaw chucks are used for holding different workpieces. 4-jaw is for square or rectangular stock and 3-jaw for round. If you get the 4-jaw, get the self-centering. Usually the chucks are used with lathes or on a mill in conjuction with a rotary table. I'm not a machinist and am still learning power tools like the mill. Just a note... if I had known what I was getting into, I would have bought the "mini" or R8 mill. -
Matti, I love the way you are building her. Great job and great pictures of the real ship.
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Congrats on the promotion, Kevin. Sez the man who's a few posts away from joining Sjors at the Commodore's table.
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Here's some food for thought if any casual observer mentions things like "uneven plank widths" or "not all the same color". Just mention this: "The real thing was planked with what the yard had on hand. They didn't sort it because one piece was too light or too dark. I'm attempting to duplicate their magnificent efforts." By the way John, will there be any work left on her for you take on the road? You are moving right along.
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Augie, Go fishin'... you deserve it. But don't take the spiders with you. It would be a pity if the trout thought they were bait and not honored guests. Then again... trout or spiders? hmm...
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Nice work on the headrails and the baseboard, Caroline. And the lights.... can't say enough for how they bring a ship to life. Lovely job.
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Danny, I suspect you're thinking ahead to a 74... production runs would be needed. Then again...that jig would speed up even a 22 gun brig build.
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Martin, Here's a link for the MM Micro: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/256-micromark-micromill-review/ Things to consider: Size of workpieces and thus table movement? Accessories and will they fit the micro mill? And of course: quality and "fit for purpose"? -
Your secret is out... Agent P does the hard stuff!!! Stunning cannon.
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Thanks gentlemen. I hope to have a real update in the near future. Augie, You might be right. I managed to miss Myspace and am diligently avoiding Facebook. I do like the "like" button here though.
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