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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...

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...!...

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...

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...

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...

That's killer!!! ROFL!!!! I definitely want one!!!

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...

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
1 pint of mineral oil (basic pharmacy item)
4...

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...

I'm not gonna go buy a spindle sander...I'm not!! I'm not!! really...I'm not!! LOLOL!!

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...

You might try this one

Gatto Plan Supply - The finest in wooden model plans!

Very nice!! I like seeing the painted version as an option!

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...

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...

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...

I'm diggin' it...:)

yep..yep!! Lookin' good!!

Looks good! Here's a link to 3d model that might give you more detail to add.

3D max Missile Launcher Airframe

You also might want to use one of these too....

surface air missile launcher 3d...

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!!

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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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...

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.

The good...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You "blokes" make a Texan feel welcome...that's for sure!! and I can definitely be stinky with the best o' them!! LOL!

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...

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!

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!

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...

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...

Hey Bret...looks like you'll be lathing away...LOL! Just don't get too sidetracked and neglect the scale modeling!

For me...I've pretty much been getting my birthday and christmas presents for...

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!!

tablesaw -- check
zero clearance insert -- check
enough experience to figure out the easy way to do it -- still working on that project!

Thx man..you make it all look so easy!!

Very nice job on the truck!! I wish we had some of that exotic Aussie wood to work with!

+1 on getting a display case! That's a worthy collection you've got there! Find an old china cabinet that...

ok...I give up...how the heck did you do those tapers on such small stock?? Mini-tablesaw or something?? Looks friggin' great though!!

Looking awesome as usual!! Hope you and your family have a great Christmas!

That's just friggin' cool! I'm ready for the WIP too!!

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!!

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!!

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:

Heavy Duty Circle Cutter - Rockler...

Awesome!! just friggin' awesome!!

For the wheel assembly check out this video. The wheels look very realistic. Might give you some ideas.

Eurospoor 2010 part 1 - Great Wooden Railway - YouTube

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...

Very cool!! Awesome job!!

Looks very cool and very doable to me!! Would love to see it done!!

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...

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,...

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...