By admin on Nov 3, 2009 in Tools | 0 Comments
My Railway Recollections Porter conversion came today! (yay me!) From the instructions, I am sure that it is well within my modeling capabilities, except one thing. I have never tapped anything. The kit calls for a 2-56 tap, and I have to order one.
By admin on Dec 17, 1997 in Tools | 0 Comments
By Ben Y. Wed, 17 Dec 1997 I just completed my home built resistance soldering rig, based on the plans and info provided by some members a few months ago. And it works great!!
By admin on Nov 21, 1997 in Tools | 0 Comments
By Vic Hamburger, Fri 21 Nov 1997 For those of you who enjoyed and tried my method of sharpening hobby knife blades, here is the second part of the series as promised.
By admin on Nov 10, 1997 in Tools | 0 Comments
After some use, your needle files and cutting discs can get clogged from working with white metal which is an alloy of tin and lead.
By admin on Nov 10, 1997 in Tools | 0 Comments
By Vic Hamburger, Mon, 10 Nov 1997 I keep seeing comments in articles and in discussions about always using a sharp #11 Exacto™ blade while working. My other hobby is woodworking (I should take up something cheap like yachts and sports cars!) and I do a lot of woodcarving. I beg to differ about the […]
By admin on Aug 17, 1997 in Tools | 0 Comments
From various sorces, Tue, 26 Aug 1997 Found this stuff, hope it helps someone, not edited Reg Barron