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LoydB

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  1. LoydB
    I used basswood strips. I gotta say, having a labeled view off all of these lasered sheets would have added 2 pages to the instructions PDF and would have been immensely helpful.
  2. LoydB
    Ahah. There's no actual picture, it's just on the plan sheet. I missed that completely, thanks y'all.
  3. LoydB
    I don't see any outboard bands in either the instructions or in the various pix I've seen online, but I'm also a noob, so maybe I'm not looking for what I think I am. I'll email Expo when I'm back at the house later, thanks.
  4. LoydB
    The seat risers have already been installed. In the instructions, the gunwales are made from 1/16" square stock. I have no idea what else it could be for.
  5. LoydB
    Finally back on this after the holiday season, hope everyone is doing well in 2026. I cleaned up the seats and added the seat risers, I'm closing in on it. Question though, what are the pieces circled in red? I'm starting to get 'Why are there leftover bolts?" after reassembling something vibes.
  6. LoydB
    I have the DSPIAE one (and many of their other tools) and really like it. It's heavy and well-machined.
  7. LoydB
    I got their plank bending jig and like it. The only thing wrong with it is that I had to partially cover the peg slots on the bottom so the wooden dowels wouldn't fall through.
  8. LoydB
    My shellac experience is also furniture + French polish. I can't really recommend any premixed shellac, as you are finding out. The good thing is, you can remove it easily.
  9. LoydB
    I'm a huge Joe Walsh nerd. Your quote timing is on point. For only $25K+, you can own Joe's ARP 2500... https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/items/2103588/joe-walsh-arp-2500-synthesizer-and-barnstorm-wing-cabinet Sadly, I'm not bidding
  10. LoydB
    Shaped the false stem, and attached the first two side cleats.
  11. LoydB
    This is my next kit, where are you seeing problems? Thanks.
  12. LoydB
    That came out really nice, great work!
  13. LoydB
    Following, very cool project. I need to install a new extruder & hot end on my PLA printer, this is motivating.
  14. LoydB
    I love my Sherline.
  15. LoydB
    After getting it off the stand, realized there were a few places that the plank didn't completely touch the frame, so touched those up. Plus added the bow strip. I'm just guessing on which thickness of wood to use, as the instructions don't mention it and I don't see a plan view that specifies.
  16. LoydB
    This is the main reason I'm not doing the Pram that is the next step of the Shipwright set, that crazy thin wood. I'm doing the NRG Half Hull instead, I think that it will be a better use of my time as far as preparing me for the Sherbourne.
  17. LoydB
    Ok, finished off the sheers last night and released from the frame. The exterior has been sanded through the entire micromesh set. ANYONE READING THIS LOG IN THE FUTURE PRIOR TO BUILDING: The planking is incredibly thin/delicate, and using clamps on it is a crapshoot at the bow and stern. It's mostly not visible from the exterior, but the interior view shows plainly where breakage occurred. What I eventually did was use superglue to tack down the plank on the bow, just using finger pressure to hold until it sets. Then wood glue for the rest, except the last one on the stern, which was back to superglue.
  18. LoydB
    Thanks!
  19. LoydB
    Thanks for all the detail on the planking.
  20. LoydB
    That base really brings home how freaking huge that is. Following.
  21. LoydB
    Got the sheer planks shaped, glueup tonight.
  22. LoydB
    That came out beautifully. Nice work.
  23. LoydB
    I love the Indefatigable box in the background looming over everything else in a threatening manner.
  24. LoydB
    I love the stern. Nice work.
  25. LoydB
    Put on the second broad plank. With it added, I finally felt the cradle was stable enough to sand the bottom smooth without risking the cradle breaking. I need to start sanding and beveling the sheer planks now.

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