Recent content by FireReplica

Yes, I've been pondering that, Thanks! John

All the suggestions are very helpful. Typically I work in the smaller scale of 1:32 scale, but this project I'm working on is 1:16 scale--whole different way of doing things!! I've learned that locating .020 sheet brass sizes larger than what K&S or Special Shapes offer can be difficult. So it...

I was thinking of making a wooden fixture to hold the square and saw on a bandsaw. Then I would hold the "new" channel with wood, sides, inside, and mill to size. Is this viable? The other thought I had was to purchase straight stock and solder pieces to form the channel. Would prefer to...

Thank you for your suggestion!! Didn't even think of the square route. And am grateful I don't have buy a brake at this point! Happy New Year!!! John

"C" channel--9/16" X 3/16", in varying lengths. Yes, I could cut strips of brass and solder, but also pondered making the channel from aluminum. With either material, I reasoned using one of these bending brakes might make the task easier. But in looking at both machines, the only difference to...

Which 24" bending brake will best enable me to make small channel stock from .020 brass sheet: the Grizzly or Shop Fox? I'm open to suggestions!! Thanks!!! John

Really appreciate the varied opinions! Most all my work is pretty small, so it boils down to need for stability and accuracy more than the ability to make large cuts. By the way, it really can be a tough decision, so any more thoughts out there, please keep them coming!!

I'm thinking about getting a small mill and am looking at the one's offered by Taig, Sherline and Micro-Mark. I would appreciate thoughts about how they compare. Thank you!!