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05/11/08

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40 years of (usually) trial-and-error, watching and listening to other modelers, experiences in other hobby fields, and just plain experience has led to a toolkit of techniques that can be helpful in your next project.

bulletOrganization and Habits - Deciding what to build, how to build it, tracking what you do, and doing it on time.
 
bulletOptical Aids - Magnifying glasses, hoods, and lenses will help even the modeler with perfect vision to build better.
 
bullet Quick Sherline Mill Z Axis Adjuster Mod - If you own a Sherline mill and you have a CNC setup, then you know the chore that keeping the backlash adjusted in the Z axis (up and down) is a bear to stay on top of. Here's an inexpensive ($4) and fast (about 10 minutes) mod that you can perform with no disassembly or special tools.
 
bulletHobby Mills - Helpful tips in selecting a mill for hobby use

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