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Post by holmz on Sept 27, 2017 5:26:39 GMT -5
Heading you way to collect a 4x4 in a month or three. Probably go do to Albany via MR and Pemburton.
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Post by garagegrump on Sept 27, 2017 20:44:52 GMT -5
Unfortunately after 5 years in Perth we've only been through the south west for a few days. Something to do with having too many family visits back to NSW. But I know enough that I want to go back for more Cabernet! It's a nice part of the world.
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Post by blindbarbarian on Nov 6, 2017 7:55:32 GMT -5
Hello everyone, my name is Alexander. I have been working as a barman for almost 6 years. I take a great interest in diving, drawing, and cosplay. Cosplay began to be carried away only about a year ago so for me this is a new place for self-development. Cosplayers have 2 categories - the first ones who make their own suits and craft - staffs, armor, weapons, also are made themselves. And the second ones are those - who order everything in craft shops for money. I decided to try to craft something myself. I just had to pass the festival and I decided to be there as the Talon from the League of Legends. I made a blade for him. I was advised to use expanded polystyrene as material. In general, I did it but had to go through many difficulties due to lack of tools. I applied the contour of the parts to the sheet and then cut it with a clerical knife. This hellish labor in a few minutes numb hand. From below I will add a photo of the process. So I'm looking for the right tools for myself. The materials I work with are polyvinyl chloride, expanded polystyrene, plastic and sometimes wood. Usually, all kraft is very voluminous, so I have to use such lightweight materials. They, though soft, but very “dirty” a lot of dust and small pieces of plastic and foam. So, which tools I "must have" first? I`m thinking maybe of some kind of reciprocating saw, I have looked through some of them, liked www.bestadvisers.co.uk/reciprocating-saw Dewalt , but still have some doubt, maybe smth else would be better? Images -           |
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Post by GhostFist on Nov 6, 2017 12:41:26 GMT -5
Reciprocating saws aren really for precision work. I'd venture more towards a jigsaw with a good long blade for thicker material. A benchtop bandsaw might be good for you as well or better. For detail cutting you're not going to see super dust collection. Wear the proper respirator while cutting and vacuum up the mess when you're done. Most of the tools discussed on here are in the extreme high end range and font personally recommend them as a first purchase as you are still learning techniques. Best of luck in your search
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Post by kraftt on Nov 6, 2017 14:19:20 GMT -5
I’ll just add to Ghost’s recommendations -
Went looking for a higher melting temp version of Kydex once for a vacuum part, like a peek or a pps, and was surprised at how many searches linked to cosplay fabrication forums. Just punch in any of these thermoplastics ( Sintra, Worbla, TerraFlex, Thibra, Kydex etc.) into Google along with the ‘+’ symbol joined to the word ‘cosplay’ and you will fall down the rabbit hole.
(btw- some of those materials look like they would have been easier cut with a nichrome wire / voltage & ventilation).
adios.
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Post by holmz on Nov 6, 2017 16:22:05 GMT -5
I made a hot wire cutter using a variac, but not sure what those fumes are like with the materials mentioned.
Jig saw, hot wire, and a sewing machine... seem about right, along with a vacuums and mask.
A friend makes chainmale gear... which is heavy.
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Post by blindbarbarian on Nov 7, 2017 4:12:05 GMT -5
Reciprocating saws aren really for precision work. I'd venture more towards a jigsaw with a good long blade for thicker material. A benchtop bandsaw might be good for you as well or better. For detail cutting you're not going to see super dust collection. Wear the proper respirator while cutting and vacuum up the mess when you're done. Most of the tools discussed on here are in the extreme high end range and font personally recommend them as a first purchase as you are still learning techniques. Best of luck in your search Thank you for the answer. Do you have any bench saw recommendations? |
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Post by whippet on Feb 14, 2020 15:50:29 GMT -5
Hi , UK carpenter currently on fit out apartment work , based Manchester but worked nationwide and a 2.5 year stint in Oz, just added a MT55 to the team , looks a good forum
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Feb 15, 2020 8:27:13 GMT -5
Greetings whippet,
Welcome to the forum. How’s the mt55 working out?
John
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Post by Tom Gensmer on Feb 17, 2020 17:34:41 GMT -5
Welcome whippet! Good start with the MT-55cc. While I generally prefer using the Mafell tracks, I really appreciate the ability to utilize the Festool tracks, primarily because it allows me to use the TSO parallel guides.
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Post by hecon5 on May 20, 2020 13:01:03 GMT -5
Hello all! Figured I'd do an intro since I'm nagging y'all for information and you've been gracious with info!
Elec. Engineer for my "most of the time" job, but grew up in a log cabin we built by hand and never got rid of the build stuff itch. So now I like to bang holes in things on the side and put them back together "better" AKA remodel and help others and I'm always wanting to up my game with better tools. Since I have a weird (wife calls it upsetting) affinity for vacuums and tools that are probably way too expensive for my "needs", and always liking to drool / buy more tools to build more stuff better, I'm very happy to have found this forum.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2020 0:57:37 GMT -5
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Post by holmz on Aug 27, 2020 4:30:43 GMT -5
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