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20th February 2012, 02:31 PM
Thread: Help for cutting small peices of wood
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Chipman...I like your idea better than the pdf...
Chipman...I like your idea better than the pdf file for the simple reason that yours allows you to set the dimension once and rip all the strips to the same dimensions. In the pdf file you'd have to...
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19th February 2012, 02:41 PM
Thread: Basement Dig Out
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Sorry..but the first thing I thought was..."So if...
Sorry..but the first thing I thought was..."So if he's using R/C scale equipment to excavate the basement...does that mean he's gonna shore it up with popsicle sticks??" ROFLMAO!! Great thread...!...
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11th February 2012, 10:32 PM
Thread: Adjustable Circle Cutter
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Clarence...on say a 3" OD wheel..you need a 3...
Clarence...on say a 3" OD wheel..you need a 3 1/8" holesaw to give you the exact 3" wheel. This 1/8" accounts for the saw kerf of 1/16" on each side. And I'd definitely rule out the circle cutter and...
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10th February 2012, 10:56 PM
Thread: Adjustable Circle Cutter
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I haven't tried the double-sided cutter like the...
I haven't tried the double-sided cutter like the one you've shown, but I did have the single sided cutter and it worked for awhile(about 12 wheels worth) and then stripped out and won't tighten down...
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1st February 2012, 01:34 PM
Thread: my Lombard steam log hauler
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Very cool!! I can see the train trestles in one...
Very cool!! I can see the train trestles in one of the pics...now I'm wondering how big this collection of yours is?? Keep it coming!! These are just so cool and the history behind them makes them...
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30th January 2012, 10:43 PM
Thread: I want one of these
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That's killer!!! ROFL!!!! I definitely want one!!!
That's killer!!! ROFL!!!! I definitely want one!!!
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28th January 2012, 12:55 PM
Thread: my model of my Frankenstein trestle
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Hornpout..all the work you've posted here so far...
Hornpout..all the work you've posted here so far is just amazing!! And this trestle and train is just awesome!! Definitely want to see more of your work!! And I for one really like your painted...
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28th January 2012, 12:47 PM
Thread: Model T Trio
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Thx guys...I'm really happy with them...much...
Thx guys...I'm really happy with them...much better than the first round.
Here's the recipe for my homemade finish...
Beeswax/Mineral Oil Finish
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28th January 2012, 08:55 AM
Thread: Model T Trio
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Model T Trio
Well...here they are! I've been working hard on these and I think they turned out pretty good! All the efforts of acquiring the right tools and jigs, etc have really paid off! Thanks to everyone for...
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27th January 2012, 01:50 PM
Thread: toys and joys dozer
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I'm not gonna go buy a spindle sander...I'm not!!...
I'm not gonna go buy a spindle sander...I'm not!! I'm not!! really...I'm not!! LOLOL!!
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26th January 2012, 09:56 PM
Thread: Gatto Grader WIP
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sjt...looking very good so far!! I'm in the...
sjt...looking very good so far!! I'm in the process of finishing my Model T trio and having the same debate as you on order of finishing. So far I've cut and sanded all the pieces and checked for dry...
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21st January 2012, 09:52 PM
Thread: motorcycle model
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You might try this one Gatto Plan Supply - The...
You might try this one
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17th January 2012, 08:56 PM
Thread: My model of the Walton`s truck
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Very nice!! I like seeing the painted version as...
Very nice!! I like seeing the painted version as an option!
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17th January 2012, 08:52 PM
Thread: Small Parts
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Don't feel guilty Bret. She's actually fairly...
Don't feel guilty Bret. She's actually fairly involved with the whole process. She's been very supportive and definitely wants me using safe and accurate tools. We've discussed and planned everything...
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17th January 2012, 02:34 AM
Thread: Small Parts
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Since I've pretty much completely hi-jacked...
Since I've pretty much completely hi-jacked Bret's thread...(sorry Bret!) I figured I'd go ahead and follow through and post pics of the new Rikon 10-305 10" Bandsaw that's replacing the one in the...
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17th January 2012, 12:14 AM
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Talked to my organ building buddy about the organ...
Talked to my organ building buddy about the organ tearout and subsequent free wood. He said this happens more often than you think. Many older churches and auditoriums/theaters have very, very old...
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16th January 2012, 02:32 AM
Thread: Military train
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I'm diggin' it...:)
I'm diggin' it...:)
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12th January 2012, 04:55 PM
Thread: Military train
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yep..yep!! Lookin' good!!
yep..yep!! Lookin' good!!
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11th January 2012, 08:00 PM
Thread: Military train
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Looks good! Here's a link to 3d model that might...
Looks good! Here's a link to 3d model that might give you more detail to add.
3D max Missile Launcher Airframe
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9th January 2012, 04:26 AM
Thread: Slingshot sawblades
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ok...that's one helluva toy!!! You should be able...
ok...that's one helluva toy!!! You should be able to take out some shop frustration with one of those!! ROFL!! Just don't let the boys anywhere near it!!
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7th January 2012, 11:17 PM
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I'm assuming you have a regular wood lathe?? If...
I'm assuming you have a regular wood lathe?? If so, you might want to consider mounting a cross-vise to it like on Bret's lathe.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/new-toy-making-toys-143327/
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6th January 2012, 11:02 PM
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Colbra..I've debated the same thing for quite...
Colbra..I've debated the same thing for quite awhile. I may eventually end up with metal mini-lathe to do some finer model work. I would think if you worked with hardwoods for the small parts that it...
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6th January 2012, 01:33 PM
Thread: Small Parts
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Glad to know I'm not crazy for givin' up on this...
Glad to know I'm not crazy for givin' up on this poor little bandsaw...LOL! It has worked to some degree, but it's costing way more in time and frustration to deal with it's pitfalls.
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6th January 2012, 10:38 AM
Thread: Small Parts
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Well...the final verdict is that the little B&D...
Well...the final verdict is that the little B&D bandsaw is history as it were. Or at the very least, past messin' with it. The top two wheels don't even have tires at all and it seems from looking at...
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6th January 2012, 12:08 AM
Thread: Small Parts
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Unfortunately the nearest Woodcraft is in...
Unfortunately the nearest Woodcraft is in Nashville about 2.5 hrs away. It's definitely a full tank of gas roundtrip, so it's still $40 whether it's shipping or gas cost, but ordering from Highland...
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5th January 2012, 11:56 PM
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Dang Crowie!! A buddy of mine restores antique...
Dang Crowie!!
A buddy of mine restores antique pipe organs and having helped him on a few projects, I kinda am torn on whether that's a great killer wood find or sad to see another vintage organ... -
5th January 2012, 11:14 PM
Thread: Small Parts
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The two books I got are The Bandsaw Book by...
The two books I got are The Bandsaw Book by Lonnie Bird and Band Saw Handbook by Mark Duginske. The Duginske book is the older version which from the reviews on Amazon is still better than his newer...
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5th January 2012, 12:22 PM
Thread: They're all sold
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You "blokes" make a Texan feel welcome...that's...
You "blokes" make a Texan feel welcome...that's for sure!! and I can definitely be stinky with the best o' them!! LOL!
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5th January 2012, 12:13 PM
Thread: Small Parts
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Hey Bret..Hey Prime! I'm currently struggling...
Hey Bret..Hey Prime! I'm currently struggling with doing the cutouts on the Norm Marshall Model T cars. I did the first one, but it took hours of sanding to get it looking decent. The cut requires a...
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4th January 2012, 10:52 PM
Thread: They're all sold
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Ya know...if I hadn't been born a Texan, I'd...
Ya know...if I hadn't been born a Texan, I'd really like to be an Aussie...you guys are tons o' fun!! LOL!
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4th January 2012, 08:42 AM
Thread: Alphabet puzzle
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Awesome job!! I would of sworn by looking at it,...
Awesome job!! I would of sworn by looking at it, that the base part was all done with a router. Laminating the MDF is much easier and it looks great! I'm nowhere near that good with my scrollsaw yet!
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4th January 2012, 01:17 AM
Thread: Small Parts
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Thx for the info Bret! I understand better now....
Thx for the info Bret! I understand better now. Right now my little antique B&D bandsaw is a piece of ca-ca! I've ordered two bandsaw books so I can try and fine tune it some more, but I'll probably...
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3rd January 2012, 04:56 PM
Thread: Small Parts
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ok..Bret...I've been scratchin' my head for 2...
ok..Bret...I've been scratchin' my head for 2 days trying to figure out how this setup is better than your detail miter box and razor saw. To me it's a giant plank and a huge, rough cutting blade...
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27th December 2011, 03:34 PM
Thread: What did Santa Bring You?
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Hey Bret...looks like you'll be lathing...
Hey Bret...looks like you'll be lathing away...LOL! Just don't get too sidetracked and neglect the scale modeling!
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23rd December 2011, 09:30 PM
Thread: 1949 Reading Steam Freight Locomotive
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Ya might ask the Smurf if he's messin' with your...
Ya might ask the Smurf if he's messin' with your train while you're away at work...he probably sawed a piece and now it won't fit right...ROFL!!
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22nd December 2011, 01:29 AM
Thread: 1949 Reading Steam Freight Locomotive
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tablesaw -- check zero clearance insert -- check...
tablesaw -- check
zero clearance insert -- check
enough experience to figure out the easy way to do it -- still working on that project!
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22nd December 2011, 01:26 AM
Thread: 1920s truck
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Very nice job on the truck!! I wish we had some...
Very nice job on the truck!! I wish we had some of that exotic Aussie wood to work with!
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21st December 2011, 08:15 PM
Thread: 1949 Reading Steam Freight Locomotive
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ok...I give up...how the heck did you do those...
ok...I give up...how the heck did you do those tapers on such small stock?? Mini-tablesaw or something?? Looks friggin' great though!!
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20th December 2011, 08:56 PM
Thread: 1949 Reading Steam Freight Locomotive
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Looking awesome as usual!! Hope you and your...
Looking awesome as usual!! Hope you and your family have a great Christmas!
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15th December 2011, 09:01 PM
Thread: Future build
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That's just friggin' cool! I'm ready for the WIP...
That's just friggin' cool! I'm ready for the WIP too!!
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14th December 2011, 07:44 PM
Thread: Ryan's Toy Garage (Crowie Inspired)
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That is one cool little garage!! And I agree with...
That is one cool little garage!! And I agree with Crowie..the boys don't seem to mind the stripes at all!! They'll be kings of the neighborhood with toys like that!! Awesome job!! Awesome kids!!
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13th December 2011, 09:02 PM
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Very cool!! I like colbra's wheels!! I also...
Very cool!! I like colbra's wheels!! I also really like the diff woods in yours and the lacquer brings the colors out more. Yours is also much more "squared up" than mine...LOL! Very, very nice job!!
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13th December 2011, 08:51 PM
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Just one more suggestion...I had the same problem...
Just one more suggestion...I had the same problem you're having with bad tear-out and such, when I tried to use my cheap set of holesaws. So I ordered this:
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12th December 2011, 08:52 PM
Thread: Military train
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Awesome!! just friggin' awesome!! For the...
Awesome!! just friggin' awesome!!
For the wheel assembly check out this video. The wheels look very realistic. Might give you some ideas.
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11th December 2011, 03:37 PM
Thread: Military train
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It's looking awesome so far!! I think what's...
It's looking awesome so far!! I think what's missing in the front and making it look somewhat unbalanced, is the railings. All of the big block trains I've seen like that, had wraparound railings on...
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10th December 2011, 05:29 AM
Thread: New Christmas gifts
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Very cool!! Awesome job!!
Very cool!! Awesome job!!
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9th December 2011, 03:52 PM
Thread: Austin Seven Ace
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Looks very cool and very doable to me!! Would...
Looks very cool and very doable to me!! Would love to see it done!!
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7th December 2011, 01:46 PM
Thread: First Toy-Model T Car
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When I was a teenager I spent about 2 months...
When I was a teenager I spent about 2 months building a scale model of the HMS Victory flagship. The trick was I loaded the hull with Blackcat firecrackers. Once I got the whole thing built, rigged...
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6th December 2011, 11:21 PM
Thread: First Toy-Model T Car
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The biggest problem with finding wood around...
The biggest problem with finding wood around here(I live in huge timber country), is that all the pine and softwoods go to the paper mill here and the hardwood seems to be burned up as firewood,...
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6th December 2011, 11:44 AM
Thread: First Toy-Model T Car
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Colbra...I will definitely be making some...
Colbra...I will definitely be making some templates. I also have been spending today while it was pouring down rain, making some cut sheets, so I'd be better able to pick from my stockpile. As I said...