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Its hard to say if the new wood is really any stronger.  Where the snapping occurs is on thin spars where a minute hole was drilled.  It just takes an accidental light knock to snap them.  Having limited vision in one eye makes things more accident prone.

 

I am about to pick up again on my model.  All of the smallest diameter spars are waiting my "magic touch".

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@Jared have you considered fabricating a jig of sorts to immobilize and protect the section of spar you're attempting to drill? I would also start with the tiniest drill first to create a pilot hole which could then be gradually widened to your desired diameter. Rob has an incredible assortment of such drill bits. Maybe he could give you an idea of where to find some.

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Let me clarify.   Drilling itself has not been the problem.  I am using tiny diameter drill bits about the diameter of a pin. Most of the holes are drilled on a dremel drill press where the spares are supported.   The breaks are happening at the ends of the thinnest masts during subsequent handling of the spars or, mire often from accidently hitting a fragile mounted spar with a hand when rigging.   I think I need a few more eyes 🧐.  

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15 hours ago, Jared said:

Let me clarify.   ...   I think I need a few more eyes 🧐.  

  I could use a few more arms and hands ... like one of those Hindu Gods/Goddesses ... to hold and manipulate items.   Hmmmm,  'wonder what the Admiral might think. 😉 

 

Completed builds:  Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe

Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65

 

 

 

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16 hours ago, Jared said:

Let me clarify.   Drilling itself has not been the problem.  I am using tiny diameter drill bits about the diameter of a pin. Most of the holes are drilled on a dremel drill press where the spares are supported.   The breaks are happening at the ends of the thinnest masts during subsequent handling of the spars or, mire often from accidently hitting a fragile mounted spar with a hand when rigging.   I think I need a few more eyes 🧐.  

@Jared behind @rwiederrich starboard broadside Glory of the Seas view is a row of over a dozen forceps which Rob has collected from his career as a denturist. These implements are what he uses for his builds. Perhaps this might help you avoid more breaks.

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I am well fixed with all the small tools for rigging.   Thanks.  Having fragile spars being evenly supported is a must when fitting them with eye bolts and the like.  More importantly knowing where both hands are at all times in relation to the pertruding mounted spars is key. 

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On 1/18/2025 at 1:33 PM, Jared said:

I am well fixed with all the small tools for rigging.   Thanks.  Having fragile spars being evenly supported is a must when fitting them with eye bolts and the like.  More importantly knowing where both hands are at all times in relation to the pertruding mounted spars is key. 

Sorry for the vary long absence .  family and moving stuff around...takes time.  I'm not all back together again...but getting there. 

 

I see what you are talking about.  when you drill a hole through a thin mast or yard...the point where you drilled becomes vary thin and fragile.  especially along the edges on either side of the new drilled hole.  this hole make the remaining material very weak and apt to breakage.  What I do in this case is drill the hole.....then...fill the hole with CA glue.  letting it set hard by using an accelerator.  I then redrill out the hole.  The Cured CA strengthens the fibers of the wood on either side of the hole by soaking into the wood fibers and aids in preventing the wood from fracturing again at this point.

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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12 minutes ago, Jared said:

Thanks Rob for this great tip.

You're welcome.  It's not a sure fix for the skilled and motivated modeler, who has a routined propensity for damaging their own models.  :default_wallbash:  We do what we can do.....:D

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."

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