Good video Grant. Well explained. I've tried the crimpers but I'm too heavy handed and usually snap them. I generally soak the planks but only for a couple of minutes and once I start just keep the plank slightly damp.
So far I have only tried two methods; the planking pliers, and putting the planks in warm water for a few minutes and bending slowly. The bending by hand method is currently taking the lead. I will try the soldering iron on my next build and see how that goes. I did however find the pliers difficult to use and broke quite a bit of planks. I will try them again to see if it was only me.
In one of my models was a jig or fixture included, to span or fix soaked planks. That worked quite well. I believe such tools or on the market also. As far as the wood swelling when soaked, i never minded that much, since usually the planks have to be tapered mostly in that area. Nevertheless i enjoyed the vid !!
@@g-kip Please fix it, buddy. It hurts to hear the background sound and clipped voice. I'd like to enjoy your model building pleasantly, because you're a craftsman!
Good video Grant. Well explained. I've tried the crimpers but I'm too heavy handed and usually snap them. I generally soak the planks but only for a couple of minutes and once I start just keep the plank slightly damp.
Thanks Greg, Ive just re-measured the plank fully dry it is now 5.24 it would have left a gap.
Noice... way to go
Thanks
Hi Grant, I still prefer my soldering iron. However, I had to learn that wet planks like to shrink in a wide direction.
I prefer the heat option, never actually used a soldering iron, although the plank bender i use is an adapted soldering iron I guess
So far I have only tried two methods; the planking pliers, and putting the planks in warm water for a few minutes and bending slowly. The bending by hand method is currently taking the lead. I will try the soldering iron on my next build and see how that goes. I did however find the pliers difficult to use and broke quite a bit of planks. I will try them again to see if it was only me.
Hi Joe, I can never get on with the pliers, as you could see in the video lol
@@g-kip Those pliers and I are mortal enemies!
In one of my models was a jig or fixture included, to span or fix soaked planks. That worked quite well. I believe such tools or on the market also.
As far as the wood swelling when soaked, i never minded that much, since usually the planks have to be tapered mostly in that area.
Nevertheless i enjoyed the vid !!
Thanks Martin, thought I would try something a bit different.
For Pete's sake, G Kip! Buy a decent microphone!
Dont think there is anything wrong with the Microphone, maybe my set up, and the fact its on the bench, not a boom. The Microphone is an Elgato Wave 3
@@g-kip Please fix it, buddy. It hurts to hear the background sound and clipped voice. I'd like to enjoy your model building pleasantly, because you're a craftsman!
@@g-kip The Elgato Wave 3 is a fantastic microphone. Could it be positioned to far away? Of course, but it's clear on my end.
I had the microphone on my desk, in fairness it was off to my side, and my PC Fans do make a lot of noise. I do need to make some changes.
The audio is terrible
Im sorry about that, i had a few issues setting it up, I think ive got it sorted now, ive been testing it for the last week.