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IAN
#1 Posted : 24 November 2010 14:26:34

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Hi folks....

Any ideas on model wood working sanders, battery or powered?


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Ian
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#2 Posted : 24 November 2010 14:50:19

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#3 Posted : 24 November 2010 15:42:45

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A couple of points here

I think it was Colin (Zeptrader) who has posted pictures of his dremel in a vertical drilling stand with a sander attachment in the chuck fitting into a hole in a wooden board. This looked like an effective sanding device for our scale of modelling.

The other point is that I have found hand sanding so much easier using a set of Perma Grit tools which were recommended by Tomick.

Although I am a mug for buying power tools, I don't see the need to go for the types shown in the above links. Just my view, of course!!

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#4 Posted : 24 November 2010 17:23:27

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Each to their own Mike, mini power tools are there to assist though are not essential items, and is the same reason why one might buy a mini lathe.
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Point taken, I did say I was just offering my view, based on a small fraction of your knowledge and experience! BigGrin

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I certainly like the idea along with mike about power tolls, sucker for 'em.BigGrin

But as Ive been working this week on the hull (planking) and now cutting the middle gun ports I feel power tool could lead to over sanding, a small amount of low grit and feeling the area your sanding is so much better..only my opinion.

And considering how soft this wood is its takes a little over sanding.

Then again it is christmas soon, maybe a new tool could leap outta santas sack. LOL
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Quite true, over zealous use can create all sorts of problems that take a lot of effort to put right, and one thing sanders do create is lots of dust that you really don't want to be inhaling!

Talking about Santa's sack, anyone got an interesting wish list model wise?
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Tomick wrote:
Quite true, over zealous use can create all sorts of problems that take a lot of effort to put right, and one thing sanders do create is lots of dust that you really don't want to be inhaling!

Talking about Santa's sack, anyone got an interesting wish list model wise?

my wife wants to get me the black pearl mk11..but as she is offering i will have a look around firstBigGrin
cheers benny
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I have already been instructed to order my surprise Xmas present, which is NOT HMS Surprise but the Caldercraft Victory!

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#11 Posted : 24 November 2010 21:33:25

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Hi,

I've got the Endeavor here, its a really nice kit & am looking forward to starting it.

I also recently recently purchased the Proxxon Delta Sander, great little tool. Bought the saw blades which are designed for cutting out windows, hatch ways & gun ports haven't tried them as yet so can't really comment on their effectiveness.

My 'surprise' xmas present arrived yesterday, opened box to check it before giving to kids to wrap up & am I glad I did! Keel was not in the usual plywood fret & broken, 2 of the walnut frets were snapped & the plans were missing! Cursing Mad

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I showed my wife these posts in the hope of getting a sander.
Response: M & S pants or handkerchiefs or a surprise.
I'd love a surprise, thinking HMS Surprise
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You can cook Christmas lunch...
Well I tried.
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#13 Posted : 24 November 2010 21:58:44

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Wilfy the Sea Dog wrote:
Hi,

I've got the Endeavor here, its a really nice kit & am looking forward to starting it.

I also recently recently purchased the Proxxon Delta Sander, great little tool. Bought the saw blades which are designed for cutting out windows, hatch ways & gun ports haven't tried them as yet so can't really comment on their effectiveness.

My 'surprise' xmas present arrived yesterday, opened box to check it before giving to kids to wrap up & am I glad I did! Keel was not in the usual plywood fret & broken, 2 of the walnut frets were snapped & the plans were missing! Cursing Mad

Wilfy

hi wilfy what endeavour kit do you have...i subscribed to it with eaglemoss but they cancelled the subscription ...paul
cheers benny
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wow, some lucky sailors getting some really superb kits for christmas, I wont be, by choice, I want to put 100% effort into this Victory, if I had any other kits around she sill burst in anger..lol

I already have some F1 cars to start if I get bored for a while, and I dont think tools are for me worth getting, got what I need, so what does that leave..mmm thinks!

she only asked me tonight, think, think..argh the horror!!!
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hi wilfy what endeavour kit do you have...i subscribed to it with eaglemoss but they cancelled the subscription ...paul

Hi Paul,

The Caldercraft kit, bought it about 3 mths ago & longing to start it, but still battling with my Corel Geryhound & fitting in the Victory.

It really is a superb looking kit sells for just shy of £200 but well wortth it in quality & detail.

Wilfy
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Nothing nautical for me, trying for a Napoleonic cannon and limber, if I can shoot a few hints.Any ideas anyone?
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I prefer hand sanding and have been advised to buy perma grit sanding blocks.

Any advice would be gratefully accepted, so any recommendations on which one's to buy?

IAN
#18 Posted : 25 November 2010 15:45:29

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Hi every one...

Yes i have been angling for a sander for christmas....!

Many thanks to all for the replies, i have also seem a sander in Hobbycraft,
but when i went back to the store i could not find it and have never seen it on the
on line site.

Regards,
Ian
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#19 Posted : 26 November 2010 12:32:17

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Just got the Dremel 8000 as an early xmas present. Its cordless and adjustable speed and comes with plenty of attachments.
Not cheap but made short work of the stern area of the ship. I had spent 3hrs hand sanding half of the stern and less than 5 mins with the Dremel to finish it off.
Its perfect for taking bulk off but probably would still use mostly hand sanding for the finer touches.

Practising using it now on finer stuff i.e. using it very gently.
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