03-05-2020, 11:39 AM
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Retired with Way Too Many Kits
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,222
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Originally Posted by jeffyjeep
Looks like a good lineup! I definitely need razor plane training--I truly suck at using one. That's why I've had to get so good at doing built-up fins.
I'll bring my razor plane, blades, balsa and basswood pieces, and a tourniquet.
See you there!
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I recently used my David Combi hand plane. It’s the tool John Boren of Estes uses. I’ve had it for a couple years, but it gets very little use. I’m trying to change that. At this point, I can use it to “very roughly” do some profiling or tapering. I still do the bulk of the work by hand sanding. I have several Great Planes sanding tools for hand sanding. The biggest issue I have is trying to hold a relatively small piece of balsa stationary while using the plane. Taping the balsa down does help.
Hope the presentation provides some useful techniques.
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Lee Reep
NAR 55948
Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp
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