CPDDET Posted November 10, 2018 #1 Posted November 10, 2018 As the holiday season approaches the family is asking me for a gift list. I figure you can never go wrong with tools. I'm a newbie at ship building and just starting to build my tool collection. So wanted to ask you more experience builders which tools you find to be your favorites or indispensible or for this hobby. Maybe something that's really not critical but would be nice to have. This could include tools for any purpose: cutting, shaping, clamping, gluing, painting et. Prices can range from a few dollars and up. Gift ideas? Dave mtaylor 1 Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose
Jim Rogers Posted November 10, 2018 #2 Posted November 10, 2018 I have this little powered hand held sander with several different shaped head attachments that I find extremely useful in sanding interior bulkheads. Made by Micro Mark. Also a nice set of Veritas Thumb Planes for decks. Canute and mtaylor 2 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Jack12477 Posted November 10, 2018 #3 Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) I found the Veritas miniature planes from Lee Valley a worthwhile investment. I use them frequently to thin planks and smooth off the hull. I have their entire miniature collection bought in ones and twos over time. Also Chuck's SYREN Seizing tool is a good investment. Also WeCheer makes a small corded and battery powered miniature drill which takes all Dremel 1/8 inch shank accessories. It's offered by WoodCraft. Excellent alternative to the larger Dremel tool Edited November 10, 2018 by Jack12477 Canute and mtaylor 2 Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
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