The Bigbee Line Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 While browsing 'Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine I came across an article showing the use of a chainsaw in modelling, impressed. Children, don't try this at home...... http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2017-09 http://mrhpub.com/2017-10-oct/online/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 In America you can't do any hobby without a big workshop, lots of power tools, & jigs. They take having fun very seriously... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted December 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 27, 2017 While browsing 'Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine I came across an article showing the use of a chainsaw in modelling, impressed. Children, don't try this at home...... http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2017-09 http://mrhpub.com/2017-10-oct/online/ whats neat.jpg 45 minutes to profile the foam scenery and 8 hours to clean up the resulting foam bead mess! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach james Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 https://www.bosch.com/explore-and-experience/nanoblade-small-chain-big-impact/ Might make more sense than a 12" bladed monster ! James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Now that's what I'd call overkill, much easier with a hotwire tool and at least everyone else in the room doesn't need ear defenders or face mask, not to mention HSE training for safe use and handling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) Might I suggest that a misplaced or mistake made with a Swann Morton/Stanley/Dremel (other brands are available) tool has a considerably lower risk attached than an internal combustion engine powered device? I suppose at least unlike a soldering iron, at least when it's off you know it's off, there being no flipping two stroke audio, fumes and all. Unbelievable. C6T. Edited January 8, 2018 by Classsix T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Finsbury Posted January 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2018 If they are enjoying themselves, power to them. I love that the Americas give such space. Indeed I think Dylan Thomas worked in a room such as "to turn around, one has to vacate the room, first!" Bern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted January 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) I found one of these tools ideal for cutting sheets of polystyrene for landscaping the layout there wasn't too much mess generated. They are expensive but it was an everyday tool for me worth it if you are a D.I.Y.er. https://www.bosch-do-it.com/gb/en/diy/tools/multifunction-tools-199915.jsp Edited January 19, 2018 by 81C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigo Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I found one of these tools ideal for cutting sheets of polystyrene for landscaping the layout there wasn't too much mess generated. They are expensive but it was an everyday tool for me worth it if you are a D.I.Y.er. https://www.bosch-do-it.com/gb/en/diy/tools/multifunction-tools-199915.jsp 404 page not found. Try https://www.bosch-do-it.com/gb/en/diy/tools/multifunction-tools-199915.jsp Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mackay Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 A small chainsaw like in the MRH article is definitely limited for outside work, so maybe using it to carve foam is appropriate (and I would guess it is electrically powered so internal combustion emissions are not an issue). Anyway, for more insight into how workshop power tools can speed up certain tasks in our hobby, check this video out: And I think he's enjoying himself... Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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