Developing Workshop good workman never blames tools Similarly magnificent models come simplest workshops Tom Cappo early microfilm expert built gossamer treasurers folding card table living room efficient workshop well-outfitted tools makes model building easier fun current shop part retirement home design Prior retirement made whatever space available northern climates basement usual place workshop Southern workshops often garage spare room covered patio shop has dehumidifier keep tools supplies dry summertime wood stove warm things up winter Developing shop good workshop has several areas capability tools workbench storage provisions including space model storage drafting special drafting area luxury since workbench kitchen table can serve purpose Another luxury separate heavy duty workbench vise strength necessary metalworking typically bending landing gear similar tasks Provide good ventilation shop get rid fumes liquids will use Tools List hand tools power tools want order need Start #11 hobby knife its handle progress Remember add tools Christmas birthday lists urge build frequently occurs hobby shop closed have balsa stripper can make strip wood needed sizes sheet wood left over kit stockpile building hand tools make building easier knives cutting trimming carving mainstays Following sandpaper blocks other essentials tools necessary cover models iron necessary brushes using heat-shrink covering order usefulness following machine tools suggested band saw jig saw several benchtop hobby level saws will bench saw eight-inch larger suggested combination disc belt sander drill press dual-wheel grinder coarse fine wheels Bear mind machine tools necessary allow work faster accurately Workbench 36-inch-high stand-up bench suggested height can varied depending tall bench shown has served well about last 25 years rigid inexpensive Most parts can cut 4 x 8January 1998 51 U George Wilson Authors workbench has use 25 years Most parts can cut sheet plywood see drawing dedicated drafting table becomes necessary design work Replace hand tools after use least frequently dont drawings have kept abreast building changes spend time looking tools using foot sheet 3/4 plywood sawed edges work surface shelf fronts trimmed square pine strips coat latex paint makes bench look very nice bench serves largest building operations Large wings built 16-inch mahogany flush door piece damaged stock local lumberyard door usually used building board stored vertically next bench Drafting ability make drawings great help during building process model plans tacked wall near workbench model being built model itself built over rudimentary lines show spars rib centerlines bulkheads etc located build kit sure make tracings parts shown plans case need repaired replaced later can use wrapping paper blank newspaper available printing plants sketching paper art store must expensive drawing paper drafting board pencil ruler long straightedge need make building layouts T-square very helpful Cover drafting surface vinyl material made purpose will have long-lasting surface will easy draw lucked surplus drafting table drafting machine employer Keep eye peeled classified ads garage sales wooden four poster drafting tables can bought reasonably ultimate drafting convenience Computer Aided Drafting CAD capability size drawings can produce using CAD depends printer large drawings will need expensive plotter Storage Space what others tell some modelers have large areaslvolumes devoted storage models supplies tricky methods hanging stacking models have published plan save models start planning hangar space early directly related workshop space materials supplies Open rncks stacks plastic drawers very helpful Building Supplies shop much use building supplies plans wood parts covering materials like Most experienced scratch-builders have developed pet supply sources have good quality meet price needs sources balsa other hobby woods us have favorite sources can supply hardnesses quality need suppliers comes competitive prices comparing prices ordering several sources will soon locate lumber yard liking Parts sources hinges nose gear parts devises wire push rods etc easier locate Sig Goldberg Great Planes other generalized model supply houses list parts catalogs can also buy parts directly parts manufacturers such Robart Du-Bro Rocket City Mail-order houses stock parts often offer quantity discounts Building workshop never-ending task However can work modest setup deciding what equipment/tools want need ge Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mill MA 02648 6 Outlet Strip Figure 1 Layout workbench parts sheet ood Edges framed pine strip 52 Model Aviation y duty bench has four-inch vise hand tools used cut work metal Lighting ventilation important too w V Authors 36-inch-high standup bench scale used largest projects Figure 2 B /
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/01
Page Numbers: 51, 52
Developing Workshop good workman never blames tools Similarly magnificent models come simplest workshops Tom Cappo early microfilm expert built gossamer treasurers folding card table living room efficient workshop well-outfitted tools makes model building easier fun current shop part retirement home design Prior retirement made whatever space available northern climates basement usual place workshop Southern workshops often garage spare room covered patio shop has dehumidifier keep tools supplies dry summertime wood stove warm things up winter Developing shop good workshop has several areas capability tools workbench storage provisions including space model storage drafting special drafting area luxury since workbench kitchen table can serve purpose Another luxury separate heavy duty workbench vise strength necessary metalworking typically bending landing gear similar tasks Provide good ventilation shop get rid fumes liquids will use Tools List hand tools power tools want order need Start #11 hobby knife its handle progress Remember add tools Christmas birthday lists urge build frequently occurs hobby shop closed have balsa stripper can make strip wood needed sizes sheet wood left over kit stockpile building hand tools make building easier knives cutting trimming carving mainstays Following sandpaper blocks other essentials tools necessary cover models iron necessary brushes using heat-shrink covering order usefulness following machine tools suggested band saw jig saw several benchtop hobby level saws will bench saw eight-inch larger suggested combination disc belt sander drill press dual-wheel grinder coarse fine wheels Bear mind machine tools necessary allow work faster accurately Workbench 36-inch-high stand-up bench suggested height can varied depending tall bench shown has served well about last 25 years rigid inexpensive Most parts can cut 4 x 8January 1998 51 U George Wilson Authors workbench has use 25 years Most parts can cut sheet plywood see drawing dedicated drafting table becomes necessary design work Replace hand tools after use least frequently dont drawings have kept abreast building changes spend time looking tools using foot sheet 3/4 plywood sawed edges work surface shelf fronts trimmed square pine strips coat latex paint makes bench look very nice bench serves largest building operations Large wings built 16-inch mahogany flush door piece damaged stock local lumberyard door usually used building board stored vertically next bench Drafting ability make drawings great help during building process model plans tacked wall near workbench model being built model itself built over rudimentary lines show spars rib centerlines bulkheads etc located build kit sure make tracings parts shown plans case need repaired replaced later can use wrapping paper blank newspaper available printing plants sketching paper art store must expensive drawing paper drafting board pencil ruler long straightedge need make building layouts T-square very helpful Cover drafting surface vinyl material made purpose will have long-lasting surface will easy draw lucked surplus drafting table drafting machine employer Keep eye peeled classified ads garage sales wooden four poster drafting tables can bought reasonably ultimate drafting convenience Computer Aided Drafting CAD capability size drawings can produce using CAD depends printer large drawings will need expensive plotter Storage Space what others tell some modelers have large areaslvolumes devoted storage models supplies tricky methods hanging stacking models have published plan save models start planning hangar space early directly related workshop space materials supplies Open rncks stacks plastic drawers very helpful Building Supplies shop much use building supplies plans wood parts covering materials like Most experienced scratch-builders have developed pet supply sources have good quality meet price needs sources balsa other hobby woods us have favorite sources can supply hardnesses quality need suppliers comes competitive prices comparing prices ordering several sources will soon locate lumber yard liking Parts sources hinges nose gear parts devises wire push rods etc easier locate Sig Goldberg Great Planes other generalized model supply houses list parts catalogs can also buy parts directly parts manufacturers such Robart Du-Bro Rocket City Mail-order houses stock parts often offer quantity discounts Building workshop never-ending task However can work modest setup deciding what equipment/tools want need ge Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mill MA 02648 6 Outlet Strip Figure 1 Layout workbench parts sheet ood Edges framed pine strip 52 Model Aviation y duty bench has four-inch vise hand tools used cut work metal Lighting ventilation important too w V Authors 36-inch-high standup bench scale used largest projects Figure 2 B /