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Discussion in 'Warship Builds' started by USS Shields, Jul 12, 2017.

  1. NickMyers

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    yeah, word choice, or lack of qualification on my part. Oh well

    Life isn't safe. Its a matter of choosing what is and isn't acceptable risks. That little saw and attachment for me falls under 'not acceptable'.
    Also, I'm pretty sure if I dug that HF package out, nowhere on it would I find a 'use with guard, accessory #X'. I'd be surprised if it even had a blurb about 'use appropriate safety equipment'.
     
  2. Beaver

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    Come on, Nick, It's Harbor Freight! I have yet to get anything from Harbor Freight that comes with even instructions. Not at all surprised that it wouldn't come with a warning. And it's a knockoff blade, rarely do you find them pointing out parts and accessories from other manufacturers.
     
  3. NickMyers

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    That was pretty much my point, yes.

    In Summation! Don't cut your fingers off! Now, let's stop this vicious thread derailment!
     
  4. Beaver

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    Agreed! :D
     
  5. USS Shields

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    Yeah, I will probably use a jigsaw when my grandpa comes up on Thursday. The tree house has only half of the flooring done, and I can borrow it.
     
  6. Beaver

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    Sounds good, make sure to drill all the corners and just take it slow. No sense messing it up just to be done a few minutes sooner. :)
     
  7. USS Shields

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    Okay, thanks for the tip:) Does anyone know where to get a drive train? Also how to make a rudder, or is it differential thrust?
     
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    No differential thrust. My personal favorite way to make rudders is shown in Mike's Bearn build. (hotlink takes you right to the rudder build post)
    On the Ways: Bearn CV
     
  9. USS Shields

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    Okay, looks neat!
     
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    exacto knife worked good for cutting the tops loose for me. windows i would go with a multitool. less heat than a dremmel cutoff disk. hacksaw worked well and is cheap and easy if your only building one
     
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    The dust that a multi tool generates is less fine and doesn't get airborne. Kind of like a hacksaw but faster, you still need holes in the corners.
    Cutoff wheels generate too much dust and must be used outside with a box fan to blow the dust away.
     
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    Ventilation...Health issues...box fans...
    I have two lungs, only need one to breath. Time to Man up, Carl :)
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    Some may like fake cheese, and I have seen fake cheese but that sir is fake cheese!
     
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    Will a multitool but the traditional type work? Mine has a Serrated knife
     
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    There's one way to find out...
     
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  18. NickMyers

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    you would get a decent arm workout I'd guess. Not really how I'd want to do it, but maybe you have more time than me. Better off mowing a few yards (whats that pay these days?) and buying the proper tool for the job.
     
  19. USS Shields

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    I have cut out the middle section with a serrated knife!
     
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    Hello,

    I have just rediscovered the hull in our garage and have discovered holes in the bow and stern. Don't look like mouse nibbles or the such. I am planning on working on it again over the summer. Anybody have tips on how to patch? Sugru maybe?