acaron41120 Posted February 17 #1 Posted February 17 As the subject line asks, is there any support tool to hold the bowsprit at the proper angle? Home made or purchasable? I need something to hold it at the proper angle while I tie it secure. Allen Current Builds: Mayflower - 1:60; Golden Hind - 1:50 Past Builds: Marie Jeanne, Bluenose, Bluenose II, Oseberg, Roar Ege, Waiting to Build: Swift; Skipjack
GGibson Posted February 17 #2 Posted February 17 Were you thinking about some type of "helping hands" tool? Helping Hand Magnifier – Micro-Mark Amazon.com : helping hands Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: USS Constitution 1:76.8 - Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (May now never get to it) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin
Solution Gregory Posted February 17 Solution #3 Posted February 17 I would make a template from the plans then use it to make a brace with some scrap. Ryland Craze, KeithAug, CPDDET and 2 others 5 “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett In Progress: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) On Hold: Rattlesnake In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
acaron41120 Posted February 17 Author #4 Posted February 17 Never thought of that. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. I have some scrap plywood that I can use to make this tool. Thanks. Ryland Craze, AgesOfSail and Gregory 3 Allen Current Builds: Mayflower - 1:60; Golden Hind - 1:50 Past Builds: Marie Jeanne, Bluenose, Bluenose II, Oseberg, Roar Ege, Waiting to Build: Swift; Skipjack
wefalck Posted February 23 #5 Posted February 23 That's called a 'jig' and is used in manufacturing and assembly all the time ... one can also use cardboard for jigs that don't have to be terribly precise or carry loads. GGibson 1 wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
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