Klippy Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Awesome, thanks Martian. Ernie, please include me in for a set of those etched parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 OK Klippy, I'll keep you posted re developments ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem Fodder Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just thought I'd post about this mini metal shear and bending brake I purchased last year before Christmas. I believe its made by or sold by Micro Mark tools, see the You Tube demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHpl0kQKgOM My purchase was from Canadian online tool supplier Busy Bee Tools under their Craftex tool name: https://www.busybeetools.com/ I used it to bend up brass landing gear components for the Super Cub currently on the bench and it worked very well. Capacity is 8" wide stock, and shears/bends .0625", or 1/16" brass aluminum with ease. I got tired of trying to cut and bend accurately with hand shears, vises and pliers so decided to pull my finger out and get something better suited for the task. Edited By Rem Fodder on 06/07/2018 14:08:02 Edited By Rem Fodder on 06/07/2018 14:11:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Oh no!!! not more tools I must have Looks good, what thickness will this cut? Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 it says 1/16th ali with ease Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem Fodder Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 The owners manual states that material up to 1/16" can be sheared, including mild steel. So far I have sheared .010", 1/32" and 1/16" brass and aluminum with ease. I think if one were to try and shear steel, the tool would need to be bolted down to a bench, otherwise for the softer metals simply holding it by hand or with a C clamp on the bench works just fine. Bending material is a breeze too, the tool comes with a full length 8" die and a number of smaller dies of different width for finesse work. As with a lot of hobby grade tools, this one required a little bit of tweaking centered around the shear and brake stops. It was necessary to clean up the rough edges for smooth adjustment as fresh out of the box the stops would bind as I tried to adjust them in and out along the guides for cut widths. A bit of polishing with emery cloth and the odd kiss with a file had everything working as it should. The photos are of the functional sprung bungee landing gear I managed to come up with for my Cub project. Having the shear/brake was very helpful. An earlier attempt to try this with hand tools was an exercise in wasted effort and material. I simply could not get the repeatability or accuracy required. It was also very helpful making up some .010" brass shims for a center fire rifle scope mount. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 That looks very good Rem, I am at Cosford tomorrow i will take a look around and see if Micro Mark are there. Now go and oil that vice/clamp! Cheers Danny Edited By Danny Fenton on 07/07/2018 11:09:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 No sign of micro mark today at Cosford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem Fodder Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Posted by Danny Fenton on 07/07/2018 11:08:24: Now go and oil that vice/clamp! Cheers Danny Edited By Danny Fenton on 07/07/2018 11:09:18 You've a sharp eye Danny on my old vice. I made that during the third year of my millwrights apprenticeship, 31 years ago. Its been through a lot and done a ton of work for me over the years, unfortunately humidity in the basement of the house since I left the trade has not been kind. Still, no excuse to let it rust. Good luck trying to track the tool down. Neil Edited By Rem Fodder on 08/07/2018 03:16:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Rusby Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Hi Fenton Furies! I have recently completed a 1/6th scale Mick Reeves Spitfire which I have electrified, just one wing and very few bendy bits I'm afraid! Would very much like to join the Fury gang if that is acceptable Danny? I've been trying some litho forming using annealed thin material for the cowl blisters - re your article in RCME. Works well. I have also built a half wing of the Fury to test my limited skills with silver Oratex. Main thing I learned is to monitor the iron temperature carefully, the polyester fabric has a relatively high percentage shrinkage. Also the need to think through the best wing rib support during construction due to the underside camber. With my best wishes, Stuart R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Hi Guys I've finalised the artwork for the 1mm brass bits. It is 300mmx150, and will be 1mm thick. There are' loads of spares, because the sheet is the minimum size that the etchers can produce. Also there are bits for the windscreen frames, and anything else I can think off. Each sheet will cost £25 including post and packaging to europe. So far I've got the following list Richard Mallam, David Avery, Tony Bennet, Martyn K, Martian, Klippy, Colin Leighfield, McG6969, Martin Fayne, Jose LG, and Danny Fenton If anyone else wants a set , then let me know ASAP; Below is the artwork ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 That looks great Ernie, looks like you have put in a great deal of effort on those, well done.CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvnor Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Anyone worked out the weight of an A4 sheet of 1mm brass...?? Would 0.5mm be more suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 hI Guvnor, I based the thickness on the 20swg noted on the original Denis Bryant drawing ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Great job indeed, Ernie. @ Danny > did you notice Stuart R's post just above Ernie's one? I think you have a newcomer in the Class... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Chandrayan Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Ernie, Put me down for a set of brass parts please. We can work out the shipping etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 when and how do you want paying? Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Brilliant stuff Ernie , will pay as soon as requested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mallam. Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks Ernie - looks very good. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lighten Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Can you add me to your list please Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Rusby Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Looks great Ernie. Please put me down on your list. Stuart R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2W Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Ernie, Please add me to the list for the brass parts. Many thanks, William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fats Flyer Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 They look good Ernie.Please put me down for a set.ThanksVince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Sephton 1 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Please cut a set of brass parts for me too, Ernie, Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Fane Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Hi Ernie Brilliant job on the etched parts. Let me know how / when to pay. cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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