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My No Name Machine Shop
First up is the Sierra West Bolt Cutter.
And thanks to Brett for making these casting so clean. Also some really good instructions on doing these.
Not sure which one I'll do next.
Comments always welcome
Jerry
And thanks to Brett for making these casting so clean. Also some really good instructions on doing these.
Not sure which one I'll do next.
Comments always welcome
Jerry
Comments
Jim
Hey Brett thanks for making them so easy to put together good instructions and clean castings couldn't ask for more.
Next will be the Crank Shaper.
Jerry
I sure would appreciate, if you have the time, a run down on how you achieved such perfect coloring. I'd have no idea where to go after the initial "blacking" that you showed.
Respectfully,
John
Here's how I did the stain .
After I blacken-it and buff it out with a felt pad.
In a 1/2 ounce bottle half filled with thinner (mineral spirits) I added 100 drops of Model Master medium green paint + 10 drops of Model Master flat black.
You need to really mix it good and then apply it with a #4 shader brush. The small places I use a 00 round. Because its so thin I just keep added coats until I get the coloring I want.
I still need to go back and weather it with some brown & black pastel powders.
Also the white spots you see have all been fixed I just went back with some blacken then buffed out the spot with a make-up pad looks like a Q-tip but leaves no fuzz behind.
Jerry
It would be great to see your build of the shaper. That and the grinder are the only CHB ones I have right now, as per the other machinery thread. I'm building some SWM machinery right now - they are fantastic kits but need allot of work/ patience. I'm looking forward to the SW ones for sure! In any event, beautiful job!
Thank you for taking the time for an explanation.
I am away from home this week and not modeling, but hoped to have your information for reference. Beautiful work . . . .
Respectfully,
John
Ken
Ken glad you stopped by. Let's see were are they going to live. Well to tell the truth I'm not sure. But a long time ago. Well it's seems like a long time ago my friend Brian Nolan was helping me design a place for these machines. I still have the plan we came up with.
So I'm kind of leaning to that. After another machine or two and I sit down and do a drawing of what we talked about I'll post it.
I started putting it together so a picture of the finished Shaper should be forth coming.
Jerry
As usual directions and castings perfect.
Thanks Brett.
Comments always welcome.
Jerry
ET thanks. And good to see you around. Hope your feeling okay we miss your posts.
Jerry
Karl.A
John
John thanks. I did put where I thought they might find a home but not sure yet.
Let's see were are they going to live. Well to tell the truth I'm not sure. But a long time ago. Well it's seems like a long time ago my friend Brian Nolan was helping me design a place for these machines. I still have the plan we came up with.
So I'm kind of leaning to that. After another machine or two and I sit down and do a drawing of what we talked about I'll post it.
Jerry
Jerry
Yeah, it is amazing how a machine which is, or looks , so complex goes together so quickly with these kits. Coring the feed crank handle was nerve-wracking , but I learned a valuable mantra - always, always, always drill a small pilot hole first. - even if there is a dimple.
The only difference I can see in the SW kit from the original CHB one is the crank feed rod which in the old kit is steel- sturdy, but a pain to cut.
A lathe next would be nice...
John
John I have the whole set.
Right now I'm waiting for a pin vise to get here. Should be tomorrow so I can get on with these machines.
Hell after 15 years my pin vise won't hold a .020 drill.
Have you ever heard of such a thing??
Jerry
\Marty
Well lets get going on the Universal Miller.
Jerry
I think Charlie wanted to get even with us when he designed this one.
Comments always welcome.
Jerry