Hi, I am an old person who played with pop-pop steamboats before WW2, when they were probably the favorite toys for brats like me. For lack of anything smarter...
Do you have some links or photos that you could share? I am unaware of what a pop-pop boat looked like? If you will click on the Photos link somebody shows...
I posted a new photo of my latest wooden soldier production. Look for it at http://games.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/ultracheapminis/photos/browse/9f3b?c= This...
Check out all the neat star wars micro minis in Star Wars Risk. Toys R Us is selling this game. Big O. ************************************** AOL now offers...
Hi, Jut curious do you make or buy the blanks for the wooden men? If it's make , could you gave a quick summary? chopping dowel with a tablesaw or whateever? ...
Actually it is very easy, Jimmy. It is hard to explain, though. I'll try. The only tool you need is a table saw with a rip fence and some sand paper. I...
Some pictures would be greatly appreciated, since you offered. Krystofer Robin, signing off. AKA Kelton Grespair -=[DarkRangers]=- (Ultima Online, UOGamers -...
Whoops, My diagram did not translate well into the message format. I will make some more and photograph the process for all you do-it- yourselfers out there. ...
That would be great Jim. I kinda figured it would be something like that. Great idea for some company like Cheapass games to use. Apocrypha 40,000 www.a40k.org...
I thought about my description, which was probably more technical than it needed to be...a better description follows. First, look at the pictures of the men....
The awaited for post; In the photos section under wooden soldiers, you'll find the step by step to making your own wooden men. One key is to do a gazillion at...
Simple, and brilliant. Now if only I had access to some shop hardware.... Ah well, back to paper for me. Krystofer Robin, signing off. AKA Kelton Grespair...
Cool idea. Thank you very much for sharing. How long do you keep them in the tumbler? I have a table saw (and a mitre saw and a jig saw and a sander - with...
... the drums on the tumbler are made of stiff rubber, like an automobile tire. The top of the drum is watertight. It is designed for tumbling stones in...
Attention all you members out there!! In case you did not know it Claudio has used his site to host a Paperworlds forum. This is a great place to talk about...
Last Sunday, I attended a games show in Groningen, Netherlands. This is the 3rd time I attended, I usually demonstrate model building techniques. For this...
I think your "wooden" projects are great and I hope you continue letting us see them. I suggest that you do NOT invest in a small bandsaw for making those ...
Ditto for a scroll saw too! Cheers, Mike set4th <set4th@...> wrote: I think your "wooden" projects are great and I hope you continue letting us see them....
Hi Jim, I have been enjoying your thread on the DIY Star Wars and other period wooden figures along with your pictorial tutorial on how to make them. Your work...
Mike, Great effect. I have done scads of similar buildings, only without the card exterior. I simply rip cut a long peaked-house silhouette shape (the same...
Mike, Great effect. I have done scads of similar buildings, only without the card exterior. I simply rip cut a long peaked-house silhouette shape (the same...
Well, I saw this linked on the TMP page, then realized I'd joined this group before LOL. Anyway, reintroduction: I live in Somerset PA, and I like making...
Harbor freight is often a good source for cheap tools. Of course, you get what you pay for... For simple turning, I have used my drill press. I turned a...
I found a "hobby lathe" that is powered by an electric drill. It is only $45... http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H2669-Hobby-Lathe/dp/B0000DD399 Another that...
Hi Jim, Thank you for the kind words regarding the paper/wood buildings. Regarding your band saw, likewise, I too use a Delta brand. I have a small table top...
My only comment on lathes is it depends on how much you intend on using it and how heavy is the stock you want to work with. Be careful of buying one that is...
The other members of the group may want to have us move this thread off line or to a woodworkers forum. If so, just holler. I am glad you mentioned the band...
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