Don Quixote Posted September 27, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2014 I'm looking for plans to make a serving machine. Otherwise, if anyone knows who make them well, and at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 28, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 28, 2014 Brian, I guess I should ask: define reasonable? Alexy (one of our sponsors) makes a very nice one that has a motor option: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/5366-serving-machine-25-serving-machine-20-power-option/?hl=serving I have this one: http://www.shipahoymodels.com/equipmentforsale.htm (near the bottom of the page). Jack12477 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted September 28, 2014 Well, call this one solved. I found purchased this: Thanks! mtaylor and Azzoun 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted September 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 28, 2014 Brian, I have this one: http://www.shipahoymodels.com/equipmentforsale.htm (near the bottom of the page). Mark, Thanks for the lead. I've been looking for this website for a week now after I say the server on Gil Middleton's build log. Jack mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perls Posted September 29, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Mark, A colleague of mine who knows I've gotten into shipbuilding, somehow had one of the serving machines you have and gave it to me. It didn't come with any kind of paperwork or instructions and I don't have the first idea of how the thing works. I based on the picture, I have all the parts. Is it difficult to use? Do you know how I might learn to use it? Thanks. Best, Steve Edited September 29, 2014 by Perls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 29, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 29, 2014 Steve, Have a look at Gil's Victory log starting here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/485-hms-victory-by-gil-middleton-jotika-172/?p=128568 That post and the next one. He explains it very clearly. The box is in my wood storage area (closet) and if I can remember where in there I stashed it, I'll see if there's instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perls Posted September 30, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Hi Mark, Thanks. I looked at Gil's build log and the way it looked to me that the machine was basically used to simply serve a thead around larger cord. Below are some pictures of what I will be needing to do: Do you think this machine can help do these? Don't worry about looking for the instructions, the gizmo has a phone number on it I will call. Thanks, Steve Edited September 30, 2014 by Perls Jeronimo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnbill Posted September 30, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 30, 2014 I picked up some gears at the local RC Hobby store ad built mine. The only thing I would do differently next time would be to reverse the gears. Jeronimo, GLakie, GuntherMT and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 30, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 30, 2014 Steve, It would let you serve the large line/cable only. As for the seizings, those would have to be done manually. So for a deadeye, you would serve the shroud, lay around the deadeye and then seize it. Third hands with two alligator clips are good for doing the seizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perls Posted September 30, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Thanks Again Mark, After I made the post, I realized that all the lines in the pictures were served first. Do I need to serve all the the shrouds/lines before I seize them to dead eyes, eye bolts, shackles, etc. ? If so, I'm really glad I have the machine! Thanks Again, Steve Edited September 30, 2014 by Perls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 30, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 30, 2014 The short answer is "yes". Serve before attaching. But not all lines are served.... Off the top of my head, I don't know which. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted September 30, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 30, 2014 Steve, It would let you serve the large line/cable only. As for the seizings, those would have to be done manually. So for a deadeye, you would serve the shroud, lay around the deadeye and then seize it. Third hands with two alligator clips are good for doing the seizing. You can actually use the machine for seizing as well. Here is a video by Alexey, who is the maker of the serving machine. I think my link takes you to where he is finished assembling the machine and begins the demonstration on how to use it to serve rope, make beckets, strop blocks, and do seizing. http://youtu.be/o5gZQRN6yoU?t=7m8s mtaylor and Perls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 30, 2014 Share #13 Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks for the video Brian. I've got it bookmarked for when I start my rigging. I didn't realize you could that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks for the video Brian. I've got it bookmarked for when I start my rigging. I didn't realize you could that. I figure anyone that can build something like that after a half bottle of cognac has GOT to know what he's doing. VonHoldinghausen, Brian the extraordinaire and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted October 11, 2014 Serving machine arrived yesterday. 10 days. Not bad at all, ya ask me. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted October 11, 2014 You're not kidding. You'd have to use a hammer on those gears to break one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 12, 2014 Share #17 Posted October 12, 2014 He's also a sponsor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted October 12, 2014 What does "sponsor" mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 12, 2014 Share #19 Posted October 12, 2014 Go to the main page: http://modelshipworld.com/ . Down on right below the globe are number of dealers who help MSW by donating money, kits for auction, etc. You can also go here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/41-traders-dealers-buying-or-selling-anything-post-it-here/ and have a look at the pinned posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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