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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I would get a chuck for the tail stock if you don't have one and the live center. The four jaw chuck is nice but if you do plan to get a bigger machine I would wait. I think I used my face plate once in the past seven years or so. The 3 jaw chuck and the tail stock drill are used 98% of the...
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    How does the lathe work? Did you get all the tooling with it?
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Did you tap the tube or just screw the axle in? Now when you get that lathe you can make yourself a set of drums and backing plates.
  4. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    The Titans look real good yesterday.
  5. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Are you printing the back plate as well?
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Is lateral balance a concern?
  7. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Kind of loss steam on this project over the holiday season. I have the rudder pull-pull completed and have a plan for the elevator control. The next step will be the wing lift struts, with all the talk about lathes and small parts decided to make the wing lift strut forks. The full scale are...
  8. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Disagree, a better bigger one will make all the small parts you need. It will cost you twice as much to tool both.
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale Byron Glasair Build

    No mine did not, I used balsa sheeted cores with a carbon fiber arrow shaft spar. These were Monokoted and epoxied in place after the fuselage was painted. The original Byrofoam core and replacements are show below. The original design was removable allowing for some play. How are your finished?
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Are your building weights from a large roller bearing? Is Gorilla glue your go to? Never tried it myself.
  11. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Are you asking about http://www.rcaiir.com/? If so i have without issue, got the cowl and canopy for the Champ from them.
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The copper sheet was too thin for my liking so used .050" thick brass sheet. Got to use the Balsa USA Nicopress tool as well that I picked up at Toledo this past year. Once the rudder cable runs are finalized can finish up the elevator linkage
  13. TonyHallo

    Best Blades?

    The point breaks long before the blade get dull, I'm with Ace.
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Working on the rudder pull-pull, hinge pins and the elevator control linkage. Found a photo of the full scale part on line. Need to come up with two clevises for the rudder cables, right thinking of forming them from copper sheet.
  15. TonyHallo

    Best Blades?

    I have about 1000 #11 in stock, I did buy some of the scalpel blades for a trail and really don't remember the outcome, I didn't like the individual rapped packets. I do like the No 5 and No 6 handles, don't roll off the bench.
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    This tail wheel was available years ago, might look on Ebay. It truly is a thing of beauty. You might look at these http://www.ohio-superstar.com/spring-style-tail-wheels/sg68gnf1jaerwt7rg4w11v5ij6s6m8
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    No I don't. Just my hobby. The cowl and canopy are available from Don Carlson at RCaiir@gmail.com, he has a kit as well. Welcome aboard!
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale Corsair F4U 1/3 scale

    Nice
  19. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Here's a photo from yesterday, was center drilling a piece stock to hold the rod end screws while the heads were faced. Took 12" of the way just to drill, needed to push the tailstock out of the to tap, this is why a larger machine is better. I would get the 30" bed if possible
  20. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Grizzly tools has a wide selection. I think all are built by Sieg in China.
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