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Welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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I'm sure it is. I quit writing in cursive many many years ago, I strictly print. Thank you, Keith.
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Eberhard, thank you for taking the time to question and comment. Thank you, Keith. It makes me feel good knowing Lula gives folks a reason to smile. Thank you, Peter. Thank you, Glen. Thank you, Bob. Lord willing I would think we'll see a launch date by sometime in early June. Thank you, Mark. Thank you, John. Glad to have you back home with us.
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Jacques, I missed this build till just now. I look forward to following along.
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Eberhard, the way the pile driver barges were push towed does seem somewhat counterintuitive but it makes sense to have the most awkward part of the barge lashed firmly to the tender. That way any unseen obstruction is first encountered by the engine room bow. I built the pile driver to the plans below and the pile driver's bow is clearly indicated in the drawing. Once the pile driver was delivered to the building site the barge could be easily turned and nudged into position. Thank you, Eric. I enjoy seeing the two of them together. Thank you, Jacques. Thank you, Gary.
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Thank you, Glen. Thank you to all for the comments and likes. Lula's bow is finished with the exception of weathering the deck. I plan on doing that tomorrow during daylight hours. Lula and the pile driver lashed in tow is 14.5 inches in length. Once Lula is finished I'm pretty certain I'll display them together in tow. Thank you for your support and for being part of the journey. Keith
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Thank you, Tom. You are but me, not so much. My senior moments are starting to flock like starling. Thank you everybody for the kind and helpful comments and the likes. I combined the following two diagrams of derrick cranes to make Lula's crane. I feel I'm on sound footing. It's been so long since I stropped blocks and did any rigging that I had to send my fingers out to be retrained. I have 12 inch single and double blocks but not a 12 inch triple that's used on the topping lift attached to the mast. I could have used a double and a single but after mulling it over I went with the 18 inch blocks and have triples in that size. The 18's look a little large but for this application I'd much rather be too large than too small. I've got the topping lift line, boom tackle lines, preventer guy, and hook tag line rigged. All four blocks are made for the guy pendents but ran out of time getting them rigged tonight. None of the lines are secured though the boom is at its correct angle not making contact with the pile driver. Please don't expect to see neatly coiled lines, Lula's lines are going to be a bit messy but safe. i still need to run chain stays for the mast. There are ten cleats forward of the coal bin. Thank you for your support and for being part of the journey. Keith
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Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. I have done almost the exact same thing. Ian.
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Well if that ain't the cat's pajamas. You're doing such a fantastic job, Glen.
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Ian, it does appear to be too dark. How difficult would it be to lighten?
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