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  1. druxey
    That is interesting that a gun port was placed in the path of the anchor lining. I don't question it - it is on the original draught, but quite unusual.
  2. druxey
    Longridge will make all things clear! (Well, nearly all.)
  3. druxey
    Hmm. Are you sure that he isn't the Fat Controller on vacation?
  4. druxey
    Who is the inspector, Michael? Is that your alter ego?
  5. druxey
    And Bob, do not forget the weskit (waistcoat). See also: https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/sutton_hoo_dig_collection/zs6xqfr Interviews with those involved in the actual dig. If you've seen the movie, there is quite a difference in the characters!
  6. druxey
    Ah! Now I understand the question. Scarphs are generally oriented so that any stress is at right angles to the joint line. The one on the left will resist an up and down stress, whereas the one on the right will resist lateral stress.
  7. druxey
    Nice and neatly done so far!
  8. druxey
    Using a die like that is an interesting technique. Thanks for sharing it.
  9. druxey
    Update on a reconstruction: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-55939515
  10. druxey
    What do you mean by 'rotated'? It would be helpful for you to post a sketch or diagram of what you mean.
  11. druxey
    Back to the form of stem! I've straightened the photo and superimposed a circular arc in perspective, then the line of the stem and a vertical. The arrowed set-back, measured in stem-widths should establish the angle accurately. The circular arc appears to have a radius of keel to waterline, more or less. Comments?
  12. druxey
    Ninepin blocks at 1:96! That is impressive, Gianpiero.
  13. druxey
    My perception, from photographic evidence, is that from the waterline down, the bow and stem were a straight line, slightly inclined. The curved portion is only above the waterline.
  14. druxey
    Those Hubbard kits, carefully built, make excellent concert instruments. (A French double builder in the past.) But, we digress!
  15. druxey
    Terrific work as always!
  16. druxey
    I've yet to meet anyone who regretted trading up to a Byrnes' drawplate. Really. And I was one of the earlier adopters.
  17. druxey
    Ouch, Keith! We hope to avoid that if we can. Love the full size cabinetry work applied to the floating panels, Michael. Sweet!
  18. druxey
    Be careful that the tape doesn't distort when you pull it off.
  19. druxey
    A better indicator of vertical is the dependent anchor shank, I think. (Less possible distortion due to the camera lens).
  20. druxey
    Before the time when rollers were used, I think snatch blocks and a viol were employed.
  21. druxey
    Some years ago i had to make a batch of triangular deadeyes. Admittedly they were larger than yours, but I made them from end-grain hardwood stock, first making a kind of Toblerone bar shape, but without the gullies. After drilling them I sliced them off the bar like pieces of bread. They held together well.
  22. druxey
    Nice to see you getting back to the cutter, Michael. Some of us were getting a bit impatient while you worked on live steam and other distractions!
  23. druxey
    What you need are mini-tarps to tuck around each gun.... Seriously, I learned all kinds of neat things from jewelry making. My silver soldering success rate went from 50% to 99%, amongst other things. My wife benefitted as well; a custom white gold ring and a repousée silver 'waterfall' necklace.... The latter developed my sheet metal forming skills. I miss my days in the jewelers' studio.
  24. druxey
    Um, drinking dives ands brothels?
  25. druxey
    I hope that the buyer truly appreciates your fine restoration work. I guess these are tough times for the library system....

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