Dcox Posted January 30 #1 Posted January 30 (edited) Thought I'd share my chopper I made when I was building my first model ship. The blade holder was made from an old gasket scraper I had in my junk drawer. It's crude but gets the job done with acceptable 90's in both directions. Edited January 30 by Dcox grsjax, Ryland Craze, Belco and 3 others 6 Quote
allanyed Posted January 30 #2 Posted January 30 Nice tool that you made! That could work with stiff backed razors. (looks like maybe that is the actual type of blade in the holder) Allan Dcox, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
Dcox Posted January 30 Author #3 Posted January 30 44 minutes ago, allanyed said: Nice tool that you made! That could work with stiff backed razors. (looks like maybe that is the actual type of blade in the holder) Allan Yes, single edge blades slide right in the slot. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote
Jaager Posted January 30 #4 Posted January 30 There is a blade that is used by carpet layers - single edge - about 4" long - a bit stiffer - starts out sharp. Stripper blade. Dcox, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote 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
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 30 #5 Posted January 30 Love it!! been on my list to make one Canute, mtaylor and Dcox 3 Quote Scott Current Build: 1/72 Zvezda The Black Pearl
Dcox Posted January 30 Author #6 Posted January 30 31 minutes ago, Jaager said: There is a blade that is used by carpet layers - single edge - about 4" long - a bit stiffer - starts out sharp. Stripper blade. I know the blade well, cut my index finger down to the bone with it when I was a carpet installer. The gal I was looking at in a bikini poolside turned when I cussed, came over and took me to her apartment to fix me up. She asked how it happened and I told her I was checking her out. she smiled and well let's just say I left her apartment with more than a band aide, Canute, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote
wefalck Posted January 30 #7 Posted January 30 That guide on the handle is not a bad idea - the pivot on the handle is always a weakness and wears on both, shop-made and industrial gadgets. Canute, Dcox and mtaylor 3 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
Dcox Posted January 30 Author #8 Posted January 30 4 minutes ago, wefalck said: That guide on the handle is not a bad idea - the pivot on the handle is always a weakness and wears on both, shop-made and industrial gadgets. Thanks, it works great to hold a consistent 90 degree cut. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote
CPDDET Posted January 31 #9 Posted January 31 Very innovative! Thanks for the share. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose
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