Steve,

Nice to see that you’re even going as far as making two postings as well.

Good plan!

Hugh

Hi Steve,

After I retired, I met a chap who’s hobby was building model steam locomotives. If my judgement was correct, they were about three and a half inch gauge, and were about four foot long overall. He told me that he always builds two identical ones. Selling one of them covers his costs, leaving one to keep and some extra for the kitty. I saw his work by way of twin engines and tenders at one of the local weekend rallies. With identical colour and livery, both models were impeccable.

During the time when I ran my own business, it often became necessary to build small prototypes and `one-offs’ for laboratory use. As has been suggested, making two at a time was a good way to avoid blunders as each stage evolved. For anything innovative or critical, it became my normal practice. Most of the time I finished up with two good ones, and didn’t need to pick out the best.

Having mentioned this to others, it is pleasing to note that they have also taken up the idea. Most recently, and although it was a simple task, I adopted the idea for the base of my clock. I don’t mind admitting that I’m not very good at getting accurate mitred corners, and can spend ages fiddling and filing to get a good fit.

Regards to all

Sam