I was cutting beams for a set of narrow gauge log cars and the razor saw wasn't really doing a good job. My cuts were sloppy and it took too long. Off to the kitchen for the chopper and cutting board and I cranked through the cutting phase on this build. I was only going to do one test model, but with cutting going so fast, I may do a set of 2 - 3 cars now. Anyone else have some Wrong Tool Tips?
Sometimes brutality will get you everywhere. Other times it takes overkill, too. From this year's winter layout party.
Shipbuilder's Creed: Measure with Micrometer; Mark with Chalk; Cut with Torch; Fill with Rod; Smooth with Grinder; Hide with Paint.
When I started welding I use to say 'I'm not much of a welder but a helluva grinder' . My welding is a little better but nothing to brag about , Sumner
I actually tend to use what I believe will do the job best. As some of you know, I model a lot in cardstock with some plastic and brass shim thrown in. Having the best tool available helps me a lot. However, each one has a learning curve. As a further side note, if you are like me, you have more than you use.
Definitely more tools than I use. Except that stupid 10mm socket. Can never seem to find 1 when I need it.
The first time I encountered a metric fastener was on my older brother's Honda 50 in the late sixties. The head bolts were 10 mm and we, of course, had no metric tools then. I remember trying to grind out a 3/8" socket a bit to fit and I did get it to work but not well. The bolt heads never looked good again. Doug
Dad always said he needed two tools, a hammer and a bigger hammer. With reference to the shipbuilders creed, the shorter version is “file to fit, and paint to cover”
