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  1. TBlack
    Keith, It's the main t'gallant mast where John's problem is. Mine measures 2 mm wide at that point. I suppose your idea might work if John has a drill bit small enough and a steady hand. At the same time, I guess there's nothing lost in giving it a try. Tom
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    Agesofsail.com has several types of winches at reasonable cost. Tom
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    Phil, I'm in awe of your ability to do 3-D CAD. I can see where it greatly simplifies manufacture. I imagine that after having modelled the cruiser, this is duck soup. Tom
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    Thom, I'm delighted that you're trying again. We are here to help, but perhaps you would let us know which model you've started? Tom
  5. TBlack
    I go to a guy who is in the trophy selling business. He has to engrave brass plaques for the trophies. Try that.
  6. TBlack
    Nice looking shop!
  7. TBlack
    If you sight along the top of the stempost against the transom (top is barely visible in the photo), you can see the twist. The stempost should bisect the transom.
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    Not only did the filigree turn out perfectly, but I'm also in awe of your ability to place both sides so symmetrically. Also, that photo of mother and daughter is a keeper! Tom
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    Further update: I've added the lifts to the main yard and can sort out and pull taught all the attendant lines which is good, as it was getting to be a bit of a rats nest under the top. Also, rigged the main and preventer stay. I think I'm going to turn my attention to ratlines next.
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    Boy, ain’t that the truth!
  11. TBlack
    I got an idea! If no one knew what you were looking for, you could have found anything on the bottom and claimed victory. Sort of like my Naval experience. But that’s another story!
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    The one you were supposed to find?
  13. TBlack
    Great story but did you ever locate the helicopter?
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    Agreed!
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    Can’t wait to see how you do that, also. Great grandkids! You must have started early? Tom
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    And the same to you, dear brother!
  17. TBlack
    Wonderful video. Beautiful machine. Much engineering. Thanks, Keith, for including.
  18. TBlack
    Takes a steady hand throughout the process.
  19. TBlack
    A creative use of elastic bands!
  20. TBlack
    Keith, Your eyesight must be phenominal!
  21. TBlack
    Another family tradition?
  22. TBlack
    I forgot to add that in securing the lift lines at their belaying point, I used a tip from Delph. He threads the line through the belaying pin hole and then inserts the belaying pin. Once the coil of line is draped over the pin you can't see how the line is really secured.
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    I've added the lifts for the fore lower yard, not according to the plan, but following Delph's example. Having those afixed, and the yard square, it allows me to put tension on the rest of the lines on that yard. Then I can fasten them to the bitt on the deck.
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    Phil, How you figured out the cross sectional profile of the bilge keels is an art/science in itself. wonderful progress!
  25. TBlack
    Keith, You put that together in record time. Do you ever get the chance to sleep? BTW, looks excellent. Tom

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