what a fantastic idea. well done. another great reason to join a group
like this.thank you
Michael

On Jun 1, 10:20 pm, Jim Algar <[email protected]> wrote:
> One of my favorite and most often used tool is a plastic drafting circle
> guide, meant for drawing circles. I've got several, with holes ranging
> from "tiny" up to more than 2 inches. They're cheap, which is why I've
> got several.
>
> So many models, especially aircraft and spacecraft, use tapered cones
> that are meant to be perfectly round in cross section. A circle guide
> can be used to hold that circular cross section, especially handy when
> inserting internal bulkheads, or a circular end cap as in the photo of
> the Gemini 4 space capsule I'm building.
>
> The cone, without help, is "almost circular" but a little floppy when
> trying to glue the circular cap. I just find the circle guide with the
> size hole I want and slip it over the cone. This draws the cone into a
> perfect circle for the addition of the new part.
>
> Can't tell you how often I resort to this trick. A real help and timesaver.
>
> Jim Algar
>
>  Circle guide.jpg
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