Tools

[j.m.]

Here ya go!

http://www.villainsource.com/images/jaws.jpg

[properchopper]

re :

Here's a handy sander I picked up at Harbor Freight. It worked o.k. when I held it in my hand & worked the sanding end back & forth. It did however work way better once I discovered that when you plug it in & turn the switch on the belt spins ! lol

[Dr. Jet]

Here's a handy sander I picked up at Harbor Freight. It worked o.k. when I held it in my hand & worked the sanding end back & forth. It did however work way better once I discovered that when you plug it in & turn the switch on the belt spins ! lol

That is the exact same tool I use to remove the "tongues" from my props. Put the prop on a shaft, spin it in a drill press or a lathe, and sand the prop to shape. Then thin, sharpen, and balance, as usual.

Note:
Plug the sander into an electrical outlet and turn it on before attempting to remove material from the work piece.

[Meniscus]

LOL! funny stuff! (wondering if that was 220 he plugged into)

[j.m.]

That's what I use to get my teeth going.

[properchopper]

That's what I use to get my teeth going.

If you think that's good, last week there was a power failure. I plugged the unit in to the wall socket, put some cheese on the belt guard and a small mouse on the belt, treadmill-wise. Now there's a really fatigued mouse hiding out in my house somewhere. The cheese was delicious, 'tho !

[j.m.]

Funny story.

Not possible, but funny.

[Avanti]

Here's a handy sander I picked up at Harbor Freight. It worked o.k. when I held it in my hand & worked the sanding end back & forth. It did however work way better once I discovered that when you plug it in & turn the switch on the belt spins ! lol

this sander is on sale for $22.95 until 12-26-08
page 22 of this flyer http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...pe=RET&simple=

[Simon.O.]

Seriously though, a good flat building board is important. Next are some X-Acto knives, a razor saw, an assortment of needle files, several sanding blocks, including one that is at least 22” long. Another important item is a good metal straight-edge. 12” minimum, but 24” or 36” wouldn’t hurt. Then you will need some squares (like a carpenter’s square), or at least some 90º triangles. Obviously, you will need an assortment of small wrenches, allen wrenches, and screwdrivers (flat and Phillips).

As for power tools, the most important is a Dremel tool. Next in line would be a drill press, and then a band or scroll saw.

For gluing, you need some weights, a lot of blue masking tape, and maybe some small clamps. Steal a roll of waxed paper from the kitchen.

This will get you started. After you get duct tape and WD-40 of course.

I must totally agree with this list!
I have a selection of lathes both wood and metal work to choose from and bandsaws, table saws, drill presses ( yes that is plural ) and these are all at my home.
Given all that I love to fabricate things by HAND(tools) and I get a lot of satisfaction from filing for hours before I use a grinder or linisher or other power tool.
Once the boat bits are made and there are other jobs to do I do enjoy a good run with a chainsaw, air-chisel, arc welder or 9" angle grinder from time to time.

[properchopper]

more tools

Two new toys for the collection. Belt/disc sander essential for wood boats [ like my under-construction VS-1]. The dual-chuck 18 V cordless is a real time saver;
$ 29.95 from Big Lots with lots of little goodies, charger & case.

WHOOPS;WRONG PICTURE !! See next post !

[properchopper]

correct picture

correct picture for above post

[j.m.]

Nice amp!

(I guess...)

Me and my dad are big into audio.

[properchopper]

Nice amp!

(I guess...)

Me and my dad are big into audio.

While it looks like a big power amp, it's actually a hernia-inducing, ninteen inch rack mount Power Supply !