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Thanks for the complement Frank, come up any time. For those that don’t know Arizona geography Frank lives in the southern part at about 1100 feet elevation. I live farther north at about 5300 feet. So he really does come “up” to visit. Bob
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Thanks for all the replies and likes. You’re right John, just a start. You got me Keith. I was hoping you would be ahead so I could follow you. Thanks Elia, Now I'm learning those names, it’s a bit different then the little day sailors I usually build. Popeye, “a lot farther than you let on” I can only hope that is true. "Every time you repeat a process though you learn a bit new and get just that better at making the next one." Michael and Keith, if that is true I should be an expert by the time the Lettie is finished. Bedford, don’t worry there’s a lot more to come. After the rigging and sails I have a seine boat and a dory to add. Nils, the throat halyard blocks scale to about 14” and the peak halyard blocks are 10”. The brass wire stropping goes along with the black and gold request by the admiral. Bob
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Instead of shaping a brass rod why not shape a clear plastic rod and it use for the glass? Bob
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Finally I feel I know enough to start the rigging. I did the starboard shrouds, the fore stay and the spring lines. I had to do the deadeye lacing three times and the spring lines twice. I made a jig to help make the thimbles but I’m still scrap a lot. I may have to remake the jig. Still a long way to go but at least I’m started. Bob Starboard side Main shrouds Fore shrouds Main topmast looking aft Main masthead Fore masthead
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That’s how we learn, from watching others. Now I see I have to hire some of those little guys you have to do the rigging for me. Great job. Bob
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What lovely lines. She’s a trophy just as she is. Bob
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She's lovely. Hope mine looks as nice when finished. Bob
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I used to sail 1 meters. At 42 inches it will look great out on the water. Bob
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She's much larger than I thought. What is the over all length? Bob
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Well done. I knew you could. Bob
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Is this what you are looking for? From "Elements of Mastmaking Sailmaking & Rigging" by David Steel, 1794 Block Length is 8 times the width of swallow. Block Breadth is 6 times the width of swallow. Block thickness is 1/2 the length of the block. Width of Swallow is 1/16" plus 1.1 times the rope diameter. Sheave thickness is 1.1 times the rope diameter. Sheave diameter is 5 times the sheave thickness. Pin diameter is the thickness of the sheave. Pin hole diameter is 1/10 less than the diameter of the pin. Double Block thickness at partition is 1/6 less than the breadth of the swallow width. Bob
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The sandbagger is a lovely boat. I have it on my "to build" list but I have to finish my schooner first. I'll be watching for ideas. Bob
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General Scroll Saw use
captainbob replied to jdbradford's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a Craftsman, probably 20-25 years old. I put a 1/8" Masonite table on it but instead of drilling a hole I used the scroll saw to cut a slot from the back until the table was in place. Then I used flat head screws to hold it in place. The opening around the blade is the saw width which is great. The drawback, which I'm willing to live with, is I have to remove the top to change blades. Bob -
Nice cabin. Bob
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I like the deck. She's looking good. Bob
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Tim, you are right, we need to be critical. But years ago I was with my aunt and her family. Her daughter, just learning to crochet, showed her work to her mother and said’ “ I missed a stitch here and messed up here and. . .” her mother interrupted her and said, ”The blanket is lovely and those mistakes are for you only. Others will look at it and only see the beauty.” Tim, Please don’t point out the mistakes and take away my joy. I see your boat as very fine workmanship. I see the beauty. Bob
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The walnut dresses it up beautifully. Well done. Bob
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Here in the US the local craft shops like Hobby Lobby have classes. They are not painting boats but the basics are the same. Bob
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Why do we always criticize ourselves so much? I think your work is great but mine is . . . oh well. Bob
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Amen to that, Brother. Bob
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Keith, you’re not helping. You say, “Go for it.” The admiral says, “Finish it.” Sorry but you know who wins that one. But there will be other boats and I keep learning. Bob
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