michael101 Posted March 23, 2017 #1 Posted March 23, 2017 Hello friends i bought the proxxon belt sander and very happy with the tool i will be more that happy to here from you for what are you using the tool beside fairing the hull and tapering planks.. also if there is some tips and tricks please write me on this post Best regards Michael. WackoWolf, Canute and CaptainSteve 3 "smooth seas do not make good sailors..." MY FIRS BUILD : H.M.S BOUNTY (mamoli) SECOND BUILD :The concord stagecoach 1:12 youtube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJzCs9umWPI CURRENTLY BUILD : H.M.S VICTORY (Caldercraft) : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15501-hms-victory-by-michael101-caldercraft-scale-172/
mtaylor Posted March 23, 2017 #2 Posted March 23, 2017 A very versatile tool. I've used it for tapering my planking as well assorted odds and ends where I needed a small power sander. Canute and CaptainSteve 2 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
michael101 Posted April 2, 2017 Author #3 Posted April 2, 2017 Thank you that is very good idia to taper planks with that machine i will check it when i will get to that stage mtaylor and Canute 2 "smooth seas do not make good sailors..." MY FIRS BUILD : H.M.S BOUNTY (mamoli) SECOND BUILD :The concord stagecoach 1:12 youtube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJzCs9umWPI CURRENTLY BUILD : H.M.S VICTORY (Caldercraft) : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15501-hms-victory-by-michael101-caldercraft-scale-172/
Mike Y Posted April 2, 2017 #4 Posted April 2, 2017 Isn't it easier to use the disk sander for tapering? Canute, mtaylor and tasmanian 3 Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS
mtaylor Posted April 2, 2017 #5 Posted April 2, 2017 Could be easier with a disk sander but my disk sander just spins away merrily at high speed. This little jewel is mounted on it's stand and has lower speeds. It worked for me but your experience may vary. Canute 1 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Justin P. Posted May 10, 2017 #6 Posted May 10, 2017 Is this worth buying? Im thinking for fairing mainly, also some plank tapering. Just curious... Canute 1 Current: Galley WASHINGTON 1776 - Scale 1:48 Completed: HMS TRITON - Cross Section - Scale 1:48 / Gallery Secret Vessel MOREL - Master Korabel - Scale 1:36 / Gallery 18th Century Armed Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 / Gallery HMS BOUNTY Launch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 / Gallery Indefinite Hold: US Brig SYREN - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Speedy Posted May 30, 2017 #7 Posted May 30, 2017 Fantastic tool. Use it all the time when I´m planking and before that when I faired the frames. I moves slow so the dust is no problem. Canute and mtaylor 2
Jaager Posted May 30, 2017 #8 Posted May 30, 2017 If you wish to try the concept and are in US : Harbor freight has a generic version of this tool - $ 33 with the 20% discount $27. I have not bitten, so I can't rate the quality or durability. I did get their 4 x 36 belt sander - during a periodic sale - plus 20% coupon - it was ~ $ 50 I have not used it much yet, but it is sturdy - did not mount the disc sander attachment. mtaylor and Canute 2 NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
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