Jaager Posted April 30, 2020 #1 Posted April 30, 2020 This tool was the subject of one of the almost daily email ads from StewMac. It appears to be sturdy, heavy, and adjustable. It is not especially expensive. In the spirit of finding a tool in search of a function, do we have jobs where this may be of use? Carving decorations, if you wish to sit up straighter, or off the ship rigging assembly? RichardG and bruce d 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
Bob Cleek Posted May 4, 2020 #2 Posted May 4, 2020 It looks like it may lack the strength and rigidity necessary for carving. mtaylor 1
wefalck Posted May 6, 2020 #3 Posted May 6, 2020 Could be the basis for a 'third-hand' or a rigging stand, if one replaces the studs with clamps with something more versatile. Perhaps along these lines: Could also become a rotating building stand for a small model, to clamp stem and stern-post. mtaylor 1 wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
Patrick Matthews Posted May 11, 2020 #4 Posted May 11, 2020 I'd use it for... soldering circuit boards! One of my creations: mtaylor 1 Pat M. Matthews Model Marine Model FUNCTION as well as FORM. Get your boats wet!
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