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  1. dhal22

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Awesome. I want a prop like that.
  2. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Typical of this kit is another incorrect laser cut. Soooo many times over the years I've been stymied by parts that are incorrect. I have lost months looking at incorrect parts until i figure out what to do. As much as i hate to say this, i don't believe Don when he stated that he has sold...
  3. dhal22

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    A big honking margarita tonight and I'm calling it a night.
  4. dhal22

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I have several older radios. Mostly single stick due to my love of classic pattern planes. Proline, Kraft, Futaba, World...........
  5. dhal22

    What did you make with your lathe/mill today?

    A couple of photos of the holder cut away from the stock. And a picture of one of the die handles before I tap the die holder. My first knurling job shows the process takes some practice.
  6. dhal22

    What did you make with your lathe/mill today?

    Working on the die holder. Beveling the sharp edges.
  7. dhal22

    What did you make with your lathe/mill today?

    Die fits tight!!!
  8. dhal22

    What did you make with your lathe/mill today?

    Using my new boring bar holder (and boring bar) to work on a die holder.
  9. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Yes, just getting a rough install fit and mounted. I will add baffles then keep cutting the cowling.
  10. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Pretty cool seeing the new fiberglass backplate fitting perfectly.
  11. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Just checking the plans. Looks fine. I've got 'play' in the location I think.
  12. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    More cowl fitting. A couple of screws to hold the lower half in place. I'll move the cowl a little more forward.
  13. dhal22

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Except for the 'hazy'..........
  14. dhal22

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Elysian Space dust recently. Like the last 2 weeks.
  15. dhal22

    Off topic update thread

    I started a lathe/mill project thread.
  16. dhal22

    Off topic update thread

    Adding a beer thread post.
  17. dhal22

    Off topic update thread

    Since off topic posts do not show up like the rest of the forum, I started a notification thread here.
  18. dhal22

    What did you make with your lathe/mill today?

    There are 2 primary boring bar holder designs that l liked (read minimal metal skills). I chose this one, at least temporarily. Drilled, tapped and ready to go.
  19. dhal22

    What did you make with your lathe/mill today?

    Drilled and reamed to 3/8"
  20. dhal22

    What did you make with your lathe/mill today?

    Anyway, to make a correct size opening for the die I found out I will need a boring bar. Well, that needs a holder so here I go. I'll start with a 1" square piece of steel. Square means 4 jaw chuck and at 8" its heavy. I protect the ways with lumber just in case of an ooopsie...
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