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    I totally understand, I had a Brain Aneurysm, stroke, died twice, and now don't even take an asprin...there but for the grace of God..go I.
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    After this I might be out for a week!!!! Sorry to hear about the oseteo...who am I to complain...
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    Well George, I tried that to start, but with the small dowels, I pulled off a half inch with each pull. It takes about 10 pulls per hole to get the dowels shaved down enough to move to the next smaller ones. Once I figured out that you can pull to the sides and shave off some material, I continued to use the larger sizes to reduce the diameter, that then allowed me to eventually move to the smaller holes until I eventually reached my desired diameter. Thus - sore fingers and hands. Just out of shape, and not used to gripping things that tight.
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    Hi George, thanks for looking in. Yes, I saw the adds last night. Hmmm...could be interesting. Just let me know when you're ready for you know what....that little Drawplate really worked well for all of this....but my fingers are killing me...lol too tight a grip required for these old fingers....
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    I'm sure glad the cutters on my drawplate are sharp, because my sore fingers and hands (from drawing the dowels through the plate - have to keep a tight grip on the dowels) would probably gone in for a mutiny...perhaps if I had more to do they would just quit altogether. I managed to draw enough dowels through the plate to construct all of the oars, masts, booms and gaffs for the 5 whaleboats. I made the Waifs, and Sails for each boat. The sails will be attached to Mast, Boom and Gaff, then furled, tied and stowed on each whaleboat. These all still need to be stained, glued, painted and detailed prior to stowing on the boats. There is still a lot to do to these things yet.....mucho details! But Fun! Construction details are on my website for those intrested...
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    Hello Dave, hope all is well on your end, thanks for dropping in. The oars are long, the Steering Oar is the longest at 101 mm or 21.4' in real life. The shortest is 71 mm or 15' in real life. Each boat carried 6 oars, 5 paddles, a mast, spar and sail, harpoons, lances and a whole bunch of stuff....to me they seem almost over loaded, but they are 30' long, so I guess it all fits...just seems choppy seas or a mad whale could make life a bit hard...
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    Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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    Hi Michael, yes they are. I have been impressed with the one I'm now stocking in my store. It's Tungsten Carbide and makes all the difference in using it. I have used others before and other than being hard on the fingers (from pulling tightly) this one works better than any I've ever used. That "honeydoopie" is getting old already...just leave home for 6 months and see what happens...it's a very tough diet for an old guy!
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    Hi Greg, thanks for dropping by. Looks like we're almost neighbors. I'm kicking various ideas around, but haven't attempted to do anything yet. That's why I'm making oars and harpoons I guess. Thanks for the kudos, she's been very rewarding.
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    Hi guys, I got to work some in the workshop today after some honey do's. I've started making the small dowels for the oars, harpoons and such that require stick handles for the whaleboats. I haven't counted yet but I've got a gazillion of these to make. The Barnes Drawplate proved to be too small starting around 1.3 mm as the largest hole and also it is just steel. I bought a 2.8 mm - 0.26 mm one that is constructed of Tungsten Carbide. I mounted it in my Proxxon Vise with the numbers to the back. Then drew the dowels through the plate. It is still a tedious repetitious undertaking, however, it is very sharp and holds an edge. I'm so pleased with this Drawplate that I'm going to stock them in my "Ship's Store" on my website. It will be a couple of weeks before I have them available. Anyone wanting to reserve one PM me and I'll hold one for you. I have them coming in lots of 5 at a time. I don't like using drawplates, but I know of no other way to successfully recreate very thin uniform dowels. My bamboo sticks are 2.5 mm in diameter and I am taking them down to 1.4 mm. Details are on my website and here is the results:
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    Hello Chuck, please check out my website for photographs as well as many pictures on how to plank the Morgan (Build Log Part I for planking) and Build Log Part V for the whaleboats. I am currently working on making the oars and harpoons for the whaleboats. I am quite happy with how the boats turned out. Let me know if you need any help or specific pictures. I visited the Morgan again this summer and too some 400 pictures which I will be posting shortly. There is much information on my website. John http:charleswmorganmodel.com
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    Hi Bruce, hope I answered your questions on my build log here on MSW. Thanks again for the business....enjoy. John I'll keep you posted on the Drawplate...I think it will be important.
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    Hi Bruce. I must confess about the draw plate....it's Chinese, but Tungsten Carbide. The Byrne's Drawplate was way too small and too hard to use. I'm going to try the new one out, and if it works I'm going to stock them in my store. This runs about 50% of the cost of a US product, and I'm not sure it the US ones are made here or not....I actually doubt it. I'll keep you posted, it will be here tomorrow and I'm going to see how it works. You're getting into the fun part now on rigging...I love Bowsprits and how they look. As for sails, I agree and think they would be easier on the bench. The boats turned out to be a good surprise, and I really am pleased with how they worked out. Thanks for stopping by, and also for the business. Glad to hear you'll be spending more time on your Morgan.
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    Hello Henry, just catching up with your log. Looking good my friend.....what are you doing since Conny is in drydock? Sorry I missed you this year in Boston, we kept on going down to Connecticut and didn't stop in Mass. Hope all is well... John & Diane
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    Thanks Jason and Dave. I like the Moby Dick idea...pretty cool!
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    Hey Augie, just found out you're under the weather. Get well Mate, can't keep a good man down -- remember??? Take care Bro' get well...
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    Hi Larry, just getting caught up on your log. She's looking great. I really enjoyed going aboard her when I was in Erie this summer. Trying to figure out how I can build it if I'm traveling all the time....dilemma....
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    Hi Tony good to see you here. Thanks for stopping by. Fabulous trip really enjoyed it. Dangling a boat on the Davit is definitely an idea. I haven't attempted anything yet, just contemplating ideas. Real dilemma.....thanks for the kudos.
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    Hi Les, thanks for the input. Really sorry I couldn't hook up with you in Connecticut..maybe next time I can plan better. Yeah, I just did this scratch after all this time. I was looking at a tie off spot and reaching for the tool and then hit it....I couldn't believe it. I have a coat of clear satin varnish on it and that is why it's white looking. My concern is the dent or crease that goes along with it. I want to cover it up without it being obvious and shiny. I like your Avatar....looks good as well as fun. As for the oars, I have some small diameter bamboo dowels that are 2 mm in diameter. The largest hole in my Barnes Drawplate is 1.5 mm. I have ordered one that goes from 3.5-.2 mm. It should be here next week so then I can make proper scale sticks for everything. That cradle sounds interesting, please send it to me and I'll post it on my website. Thanks Piet and George for the comments. It's good to be back after living in a 22' trailer for 6 months...we're thinking about upgrading to a 5th wheel soon.
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    I have a question for all of the experienced members here......If you notice in the first picture above there is 1" scratch in the copper plating. It not only scratched but creased the copper plating. How can I fix this without destroying the finish and the patina of the copper. I accidentally hit the side with the pointed end of my diagonal cutters. Help!!!!
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    Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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    Hello guys, I'm back in Texas. I'll be working on updates shortly. We have to go down to Mercedes, TX for some dental work, so I'm actually not really home yet. Just a brief note, I received a backorder from Proxxon for extension beds for the DB 250 Wood Lathe. I had many inquires for these and special ordered them from Germany and they arrived last week. I'm offering these to my MSW friends on a first come first serve basis. I had 5 available, but now have only 4 available since one has already sold. Based on past interest I expect these to only last a few days, so if you need one please act quickly. Check it out if you have an interest. Here's the link. More on the Morgan to follow shortly. LINK: http://www.proxxonto...e_Bed_Part.html
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    Hope you and Fran are high and dry. This storm has been something else! Take care and be safe my friend. John & Diane
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    Hi Julian, Nice build. Bluenose was always a favorite of mine. You're doing an excellent job and I enjoyed going through your log. Thanks for viewing mine. I'm now following your log so I'll get your updates. Keep up the good work. John
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    Hi Adam, I just got to catch up on your log. I've seen the Mayflower several times over the years....your's looks better than the real thing. Nice job. Glad to see they're restoring it during the off seasons at Mystic Seaport. The ship was starting to look pretty ragged. Look forward to you joining The Morgan Club someday. John

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