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[size=6][color=black]Got this for christmas with the hope of it helping with the thinning of spars for my wooden ships. Never used a lath before but have to say i am delighted with how easy it is  created this just messing about and trying it out. its only 15mm tall endless possibilities its a great tool especially if you get all the various accessories to go with it as I did. http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/27020.php?search “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Way to go Jase, and lucky you!! I've got the Mantua Wood Working Lathe myself which is a much less powerful (and cheaper) tool but they are really useful. I bought mine with the intention of spar thinning too but so far I've only used it for various thin posts and colums on the Victory (like the supports under the skid beams). If using with very thin wood strip, (those columns were about 1.5mm square section), you can get good results using a set of diamond dust rat tails and literally filing the shape out! Best of luck with it - and playing about is the best way to learn too! Happy New Year! Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Plymouth57 wrote:Way to go Jase, and lucky you!! I've got the Mantua Wood Working Lathe myself which is a much less powerful (and cheaper) tool but they are really useful. I bought mine with the intention of spar thinning too but so far I've only used it for various thin posts and colums on the Victory (like the supports under the skid beams). If using with very thin wood strip, (those columns were about 1.5mm square section), you can get good results using a set of diamond dust rat tails and literally filing the shape out! Best of luck with it - and playing about is the best way to learn too! Happy New Year! Robin Thanks Robin Happy and constructive new year to you too  “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Nice one Jase! I also have the Proxxon lathe & have done spars & masts with it. I find it best to turn between centres & use a sanding stick for these tasks. I don't have the three or four jaw chuck though.  Have fun playing. Wilfy
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It would be much more tempting if the centre distance was 400mm. 250 is just a bit short for mainmasts
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RobT wrote:It would be much more tempting if the centre distance was 400mm. 250 is just a bit short for mainmasts If its a long length, it has the facility to pass the dowel through the chuck/collet and out the otherside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grnucLXMrGc
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Ok, so if I bought one, what sort of process is used to taper masts? I done the main mast yesterday and honestly, the left hand rotation is something else my stroke hand is suffering with. Something like a lathe would be great, but I'm just not sure how you would taper? Sander?, chisel?, other tools?
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Sandpaper method..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja_vgtZv9U0
The other method is to use mini wood turning chisels where there is considerable material to be removed, which is briefly shown in this video..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7bwG5zrKKs
For securig dowel, it comes with collets as standard (1 each of 2,3,4,6,8 & 10mm) and also a faceplate. But the 3 & 4 jaw chucks are extras, as is the drill chuck and mini chisel set.
If you are hoping to construct a number of period ship models, then its a useful machine to have which also speeds up the mast tapering process. But if its just the one build then its not worth the investment, unless you plan to produce some minature wooden item such as barrels, buckets or miniature furniture etc.
There are lots of books available about miniature wood turning and how to's on YouTube etc, and is somethig you need to practice with before using the material of your pride an joy.
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From playing about I have found the sandpaper method the easiest for a controlled job. The chisels take some getting used to. brilliant tool though cannot recommend enough J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Jase Fully agree it is a great tool. I have (consigned to the shed) the full unimat set which many rate but to be honest never got on with it at all. I got my proxxon last year and while it's only been used a few times to turn pen blanks I agree that for ther size it's a great piece of kit. I see it as an excellant investment and sure that over the coming years it will see some good use. Happy Modelling
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I've just bought one of these from a dealer in Germany via the dreaded Bay of E, with the Euro rate being what it is at the moment it cost £111.32 including the postage......So if you want one, now's the time........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200435099127?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Tony
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swordfish fairey wrote:I've just bought one of these from a dealer in Germany via the dreaded Bay of E, with the Euro rate being what it is at the moment it cost £111.32 including the postage......So if you want one, now's the time........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200435099127?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Tony
Certainly a good price “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Just got one of these as a complete set lathe,chisel set,3/4 jaw chucks, drill chuck,and sanding stone, well worth the money and a sweet looking tool Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Have used this a few time now Andy and found it invaluable, certainly a great buy if more than one build is to be done.... Regards Alan
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Hi Jase, bought one just after the De Ago Victory was first published, great tool. Would recommend this to everyone, not just ship builders, Russ Happy Building, Russ On the workbench: My Victory Build Diary - Victory Cross Section Build Diary - Black Pearl Build DiaryUnder the Bench: Millenium Falcon, Black Pearl x 2, Coral Victory Cross Section, De Lorean
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I wonder if I can use my unimat 3 for mast and yards it's got a opening in the headstock I just don' have the wood turning accessories
Ronald
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I wonder if I can use my unimat 3 for mast and yards it's got a opening in the headstock I just don't have the wood turning accessories
Ronald
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Ronald Slight downside to the standard unimat sets is the length of the machine bed. That said however some members have still managed some good results with the standard set up although if required unimat do sell the machine beds in different sizes. As to tools you can get good results using sand paper or even files without having to result in additional expense. But if you lok on sites such as ebay you can source some basic tools for relatively little cost. And i am sure there are many other suppliers as well. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=woodcarving+tools&_frs=1 Always remember though the one important rule and that is eye protection - lots of potential with thes tools to do yourself some damage so always wear eye protection Happy Modelling
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ronald305 wrote: I wonder if I can use my unimat 3 for mast and yards it's got a opening in the headstock I just don't have the wood turning accessories
Ronald You've already asked this question here and have had a response to it.... http://forum.model-space.co.uk/default.aspx?g=posts&t=3851 Regards Alan
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