Practical guides for makers
Short, useful articles drawn from real workshop practice — written for the people who actually cut and bend the wood we mill.
Guide · 6 min read
Choosing the Right Wood for Your Ship Model
A practical comparison of the species we mill — grain, hardness, workability and what each one is best suited for.
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Guide · 8 min read
Bending Wood for Ship Models
From a flat strip to the curve of a hull — water, heat, steam, and edge-bending techniques that actually work.
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Guide · 7 min read
Milling Planking Strips with a Byrnes Table Saw
A practical, step-by-step walkthrough on setting up a Byrnes table saw to mill consistent planking strips — fence setup, hold-downs, feeding technique and troubleshooting.
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Guide · 5 min read
Black Hornbeam vs. Real Ebony: Why We Use It
Why Black Hornbeam is a practical, affordable and safer alternative to real ebony for black detail work in ship modelling.
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More guides on planking, finishing, and turning are in the works.