Kevin55
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Derby, United Kingdom
Member since Jan 2026
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Age 71
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Retired Public Feature Clock Maker now into model making
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Bollards small size
Last of the bollard making these are the smaller ones. Made in a similar way but the gusset between the bollards is milled into the base plate.
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Bollard machined parts and assembly
Update.. Each bollard is made from two turned components with a hollow bore as per last blog entry, they locate into a machined base plate. The base plate also…
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Re: build blog
@EdW Hi. No it’s a Warco. I have a lathe and milling machine by them. Excellent machines in my opinion
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Making some Bollards
Decided to take a break from woodworking and make some deck fittings First up are the bollard turned parts 16 off required to make 8 double as sketch
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Decking well on the way
Decking given initial sanding and cut out for access to drives created. Gearboxes refitted to check all is well. Next stage coaming to be added around access a…
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Main Deck Planking
Started the main deck planking… work so far. 3mm x 2mm thick Lime wood planking with 0.5mm thick Black ABS caulking. Updated to show work progress..
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Re: Hoist the sails, a new site is on the horizon!
I like the new site it works well for me, still working my way around so don’t have any ideas to improve it. If I think of anything in the future I’ll put forw…
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Walnut margin planks and king plank
Walnut margin and king planks installed Next fill pin hole with walnut dust and glue Sand flush when dry Installation of main deck and chalking next
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Finally finished the birch plywood sub deck
Fore Deck and walkways ready for planking when adhesive has cured. Pin holes drilled via a clear plastic template prior to installation.
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Decking started
Additional temporary beams added for camber on access areas Stringers installed and birch plywood deck underway
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