Paddy
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Thanks Bob. The actual size and not scale size was what I was referring too. I should have been more specific in the question. Again, fine work. I had the Lilliputians treenail folks at work again yesterday as I waited for some glue to dry. They’re learning more about trennals production as we go along. -
Thanks Wayne. Update: Down loaded the pdf that accompanies the book ad on the Sussex and the article does talk about the author’s solid hull build using buttock lines. Let the learning begin.
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Martin, Very sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident. May you heal quickly and have good use of the digits.
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Grant, thanks for taking the time to give us the pictorial. I have started to think about cordage, if only some short pieces to use as an accoutrement to store in the finished cross section.
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Bob, I really like the look of your limber boards. The treenails are looking good. Would you tell us what the size of your treenails pictured are? Ah yes, splitting the bamboo. Now there's the rub. Your doing a great job.
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Thanks for that Bob.
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Russ, rocker, Pete, Thanks for that. Now, only seven more frames before the frame raising actually starts.
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Spent my time in the shop today setting up the gantry building board preparing for the mounting of the frames to the keel. In the mean time I can use the GBB for dry fitting the frames to insure the proper fit before the glue-up starts. Another is simply getting familiar with the board and learning to use its advantages. Setting up a temporary fence to keep the keel from moving while drilling the bores for the 2-56 tap. Clamped the Dremel tool to the GBB for drilling the bores. Taping and mounting the keel to the GBB. Dry fitting the “C” and “B” frame to the keel.
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Happy to hear you're starting to feel better and that your mother-in-law has made it out of the hospital. Good you felt good enough to do some work in the shop. Working with wood is good for the body and spirit. Take care rocker!
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Thanks for the info Pett.
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Thanks for the reply Joss.
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I'm interested in learning how one constructs a solid hull using the buttock lines for the lifts from a set of plans. Do any of you know of a document or book that explains the proceedure? Thanks very much.
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Thanks Russ. I handn't thought of that. I do belive I have an old bamboo rod in the garage somewhere.
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All bamboo skewers are not created equal for making trennals. That after trying to pull some from a new package.
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Take care of yourself rocker.
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Grand work on the hatch coamings. I really like the look of the Redheart you used and just checked a dealer I frequent and they have some in stock. I feel another purchase for the dockyard coming on. More beautiful joinery!
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Thanks for that Wayne. We would love to have you join in. P.S. Like your symbol.
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Thanks rocker.Still working on the cake. We only take a piece after supper each evening.
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Having reached a goal with my anchor pool yesterday I ordered a Byrnes 4” Table Saw with some extras like Slitting Blades. Being just a wee bit excited about it I thought I would share my good fortune with the squadron. Looks like I plan on continuing with the ship building and especially scratch building for some time. You all have heard me say this before but I’m thoroughly enjoying this experience.
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Thanks for that Rusty. Yes, if you like ice-cream cake it is outstanding.
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Thanks rocker.
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Looking top drawer Bob! Hang in there with the sanding. I should talk having not been there as yet.
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Started laying up the “B” frame futtocks today with some minor adjustments to the jig base but the biggest help was the purchase of some different “C” clamps to insure the stability of the jig frame as I work. I’ve started the process with the abaft futtocks turned up so that I can make sure that futtocks are in alignment and to make it easy to make adjustments before actually applying glue to the butt joints. I’ll let this dry overnight and then tomorrow I’ll flip the frame over, templates lines down, before laying up the forward futtocks. As Russ suggests when finally pulled from the jig you have templates on both sides of the frame to aid you in any cleanup you wish to do. Also gives you a guide for placing you treenail holes from both sides. Now, the rest of the squadron may have different approaches to their frame building sequences and this is just the way I seem to have settled in. That could well change for me by the next frame as these are the first frames I’ve ever built. P.S. Here’s the birthday ice-cream cake Annie surprised me with Saturday. Wish I could have shared it with the whole squadron.
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Well done Snowmans.
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Looking good. You have a safe trip Pete.
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