mmd373

Hi all just a quick update here for those who may be thinking I just gave up so fast. Been busy working and such.i am hoping to get some time to do a little more on my boat soon. 

         Auggie

Thanks john i can only hope  it is worth posting in the gallery when its complete 

So update to my progress here.i have cut out all my ribs and fit them to the keel as well as chosen the wood i will use for my planks wich is red oaki ripped down to 3/32" and plained dow firther until i was able to bend it easily.next will be to rip the planls to width and yake off any high spots in the ribs so they are even acrossed the out side.

I am hoping that this Wil be a row boat or something closely resembling one.i stsrted this as a test of my dimensions as this is  my first build i wasnt sure on a few things so i just stsrted to draw and measure. This is what i have done so far.my next planned step is to pit together a jig to keep everything true and square as i make any needed adjustments as i start to cit out and assemble my keel and ribs.any thoughts or direction will be happily accepted

I am looking to start a build log nut it is a simple row boat no name and not even sure on the scale so how should i title this?

  Auggie

Again Awsome and thank you.i will 

Awsome and thank you.i will post soon 

Ok while i tryto choose a good kit to start with my better half put me on the spot.she challenged me to design a boat my way and i have no choice but to show her now so if it would be ok i would like to post my progress. Where would i do that?

     Auggie

Hey  philbert that does sound  like a really good idea! I love seafood 

   Auggie

Hi philbert and thank you although i am on the other coast so i may need to find something a little closer.

Thank you and the more  research i do the more i am leaning that way despite my experience with wood and metal work.I'm thinking of a small row boat for a scratch build though, but not sure if that would be as simple as i think 

Hey! So i guess it would be a good idea to close with my name in the future.thank you all for the warm reception.i am auggie by the way

Nice! I have carport or what used to be lol i made it my shop wich the wife loves on rainy days haha.

Nice! I have carport or what used to be lol i made it my shop wich the wife loves on rainy days haha

I wont rub it in about the weather and ivlook foward to getting started and making posts.i am having issues finding the spec area here on the site if anyone can direct me i would appreciate it

Not sure if you are set on the b.b's or not but could you use ball bearings? They would be easier i think since you could just use an etching solution or salt water and elecric current (wich i fimd to work well when etching steel).

  Auggie

Hi im auggie and i am in venice.fort Myers is not to far from me and thanks.

Hello to everyone and thanks for having me. I have wanted to start building for a long time and finally am in a position to do so and was looking for some info on the process.i am a carpenter and have been making scaled blades for a few years but am looking to up the game a bit .i am looking at scratch builds but i dont want to pick a build to difficult  to start any advice?