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Thread: 1/12th scale road grader
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20th March 2011, 10:38 PM #16
Besides the Jelutong Elderley is using the same miniature clamps that I use. Still on the same page.
Elderley, would it be possible to tell us or show how you cut and prepare the small pieces , sometimes it is the simple things that confuse me. Were they cut by hand or machine.
Plus, is there a reason you used Jelutong. I can see the advantages of it because of my carving, but for woodwork I don't think I would have considered it. But having said that seeing it will be a display, not a working toy, maybe it is an excellent choice. I will have to adjust my thinking for the choice of materialsfrom now on.
Pete
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21st March 2011, 01:21 PM #17SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi Star,
I start off by thicknessing the wood to just over the finished thickness and then make all of the straight cuts on my 4 inch proxxon table saw. If the parts are too small for this I cut them by hand using a razor saw. All external curved cuts I do on the band saw and for any apertures I use the scroll saw. I finish them off with different files and then hand sand them.
I choose Jelutong for a few reasons. Most architectural models are made from Jelutong as you know it is a close grained timber that is easy to work. I wanted to make the grader from a light wood and add some contrast with the walnut dowel components. I will also add contrast by making the seats in the cab from a different timber and maybe a couple of other components. The problem with it is that it is easily broken so each component must fit perfectly with the next any attempt to force pieces together will certainly result in having to make new ones. I hope this answers your questions.
Cheers Elderly
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21st March 2011, 02:38 PM #18
Thanks Elderly.
I understand perfectly. We are still on the same page and I am keeping up. Even though I have just started to learn to carve it is surprising how i can fall back on my wood work to help overcome some problems.
Conversely I never thought that by learning to carve I can use that learning curve to help my woodwork. Does that make sense?
I have a retired pattern maker in my wood club and as you say that was their wood of choice.
Thanks.
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21st March 2011, 09:14 PM #19Skwair2rownd
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Looking good Elderly!!!
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21st March 2011, 11:58 PM #20
OK... subscribed. Done!!
Nice Elderly. As usual, love your work.
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27th March 2011, 09:09 PM #21
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3rd April 2011, 09:16 PM #22
G'Day Elderly,
Haven't heard from in a couple weeks,
so thought I'd check up on you and how you're going with the Grader.
Cheers, Crowie
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4th April 2011, 03:07 PM #23SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi crowie,
I am afraid nothing is happening at the moment on the grader. I am having health problems and I have spent some time in hospital. I am at home now but I am still not fit to do anything on the grader or anything else. Hopefully I will be fully recovered in a couple of weeks and back into it. Thanks for your enquiry.
Cheers Elderly
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4th April 2011, 03:57 PM #24
G'Day Elderly,
I thought something wasn't quite right, not hearing from you.
All the best for a full & speedie recovery.
Cheers, Crowie...
PS - Can't wait till you're well and the next WIP photos of the grader come through.
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4th April 2011, 06:09 PM #25
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18th April 2011, 08:27 PM #26
Just a quick check in on you Elderly,
Hoping that your recovery is nearing, with a return to full health very soon plus some play in woodshop.
Cheers, Crowie
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19th April 2011, 12:10 PM #27SENIOR MEMBER
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19th April 2011, 12:26 PM #28
Excellent news Elderly.
Don't over-do it.
Enjoy being well and of course, relax in your woodwork.
Cheers, Crowie
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26th April 2011, 05:45 PM #29SENIOR MEMBER
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I have finally gotten around to doing a bit more on my grader. The first pic shows the front frame assembly. The next one is the steering/differential assembly followed by the steering hydraulic cylinder. The following pic shows the cylinder sitting in place on the steering/differential assembly. The last three show the pieces sitting as they will be when assembled.
Cheers Elderly
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26th April 2011, 08:16 PM #30
Well Elderly,
The untimely forced rest has'd done you any wrong.
The bits look very tricky but well made.
Well done.
Thanks for the WIP photos, much appreciated.
This machine is going to be something special.
Cheers, Crowie
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