Re: Figure bases

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From: "Tomb" <tomb@dreammechanics.com>
> Figure Bases:
>
> Karl, I've started on square bases, but I will try my next one with
> round rod and an offset cut. My worry is this: Cutting perpendicular
on
> the square brass rod with some sanding/filing isn't hard. Cutting a
> regular 45 in the round brass with a freehand dremel might be. I think
> I'd need a jig and saw otherwise the bases wouldn't be
> interchangeable.... (angles would differ on the angle cut)

I did my cuts fairly crudely, and it wasn't a problem. The angle don't
have
to very precise. Any reasonable slope will turn the ships forward.
Getting
teh forward/rearward direction right is the main issue.

Greetings
Karl Heinz