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Good for you on making the parts, Popeye. You'll probably be happier with the made parts than the bought parts.
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Adriaan, Good to hear that things are ok except for the weather. Is there a build log for your paper ship(s)? I'd love to see them.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Very well said. And very true.- 4,152 replies
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Richard, I have one and my review is here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/251-chop-saw-from-harbor-freight-review/?hl=%2Bchop+%2Bsaw The short answer is yes.. you can do small lengths. But you might think about reworking the mod I did for a cover to the front and top... the little parts do fly.
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Alexandru, It doesn't matter what order the pictures are in.. they're all spectacular.
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Popeye, Nice work on the blocks and hearts. Fiddly little things, aren't they? Mobbsie, That's an excellent philosophy which I haven't heard in years. Thanks for the reminder.
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Grant, Fantastic work on that 'little' boat. Excellent details. No suggestions from me... I'm just enjoying the view.
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Wasa by Lin Feng - Sergal - 1:60
mtaylor replied to Lin Feng's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
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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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Piet, I work the same way on some judgment calls. Boy, that is a tough one.
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Sweet looking guns and great tutorial..
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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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Jay, Have you looked here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php ? Most of the articles relate to CAD.
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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 ?
mtaylor replied to captainbob's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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.
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Matti, I love the way you are building her. Great job and great pictures of the real ship.
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Squaring Mini Drillpress to Work?
mtaylor replied to Jay 1's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Wefalck . Thanks for all the advice. Great info.
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