NGCathey

I am looking to get Falconer's Universal Dictionary of the Marine, 1815 (Hardcover).  In looking on the web, I have noticed at least two publishers.  One is Chattam  (spelling?) and the othe is the Naval Institute Press. I think both had a publication date of 2006.

Can anyone tell me if there is any difference between the two, or if one is better than the other?

Thanks,

Nathan

Mihail did send a set of instructions with pictures to sharpen.  Baically it was with sand paper glued to a board, with the chisel held in your hand. 

Thanks

On ‎8‎/‎8‎/‎2018 at 6:38 PM, druxey said:

My watchmakers' screw slotting files go down to a little under 0.010" wide. Unlike fret files, they cut a square bottom slot. Jewellers' saw blades are a good and cheaper alternative!

I have always wondered how the small shapes were made.  Do you have a good source of this watchmaker's screw slotting files>

Thanks.

I would like to thank everyone for responding to my question.  Ican see thete are ways to import pdfs or scanned images into either program.

Can anyone provide a comparison between TurboCAD and  Draftsight.

Thanks,

Nathan

Y. T. Thanks

HI,

I currently have TurboCAD_LTE v 2015 and am thinking of getting either Draftsight (pay version) or TurboCAD (non-LTE).  ON e thing I am looking for is the ability to import PDFs into the CAD program to help getting started in drawing plans for the Virginia 1776.

Although I had drafting class 40+ years ago, I know next to nothing about CAD.

Any suggestions , comments, or pros and cons of these CAD programs?

Thanks for the information nad feedback

Nathan

All,  

I am looking for some good recommendations for a good textbook on the basics of drafting/technical drawing.

My plan is to create a set of plans for the Virginia from the NMM plan set.  I will be using CAD, but haven't settled on drafting from the ground up or importing a scanned copy.

Thanks.

Nathan

I have both volumes.  Volume I is primarily the hull and the second volume is interior and exterior.  I am extremely please with both volumes.  I will echo druxey in that this should have much more detail than the AOTS series.

If you are thinking of scratch building the Naiad, these books will be invaluable.

I ordered a set that was mailed on 4/4/17 and arrived Thursday 4/20/17.  Payment was easy with PayPal. 

They are beautiful.  The handles are unfinished birch and light weight.  It was $320 which included shipment (which was about $30). Mihail also sent a set of instructions on sharping and a set of photos.

I haven't had a chance to test them out but am looking forward to the opportunity.  I am extremely please with Mihail's product. My plans are to get another set with palm handles.  :-) 

Thanks Druxey for letting us know of this.  

Nathan

These look beautiful.  I have been looking for a good set.  Looks like these would fill the bill.

Thanks Druexy