Hello Colin, Short version update: it's a non-issue, the gap is <3mm Long version update: my arms were too short and too few, to hold the deck in place while the camera was recording. So...
Hello Colin, Short version update: it's a non-issue, the gap is <3mm Long version update: my arms were too short and too few, to hold the deck in place while the camera was recording. So...
Hello Colin, I think you are grasping the problem. I agree that I have to give my stringer a slight upwards curve. I've a mitigation: I will make two faux-side-panels, and fix them in position wi...
Hello Colin. Thanks for the prompt reply. I still haven't got this straight in my head. I'll list out my thinking below and hopefully you'll be able to spot where I'm going wrong and steer me app...
Hello, The upper longitudinal stringers are now epoxied in place. The cockpit panels are not fixed in place. The strangers where examined using the Bevel Guide at Bulkhead 2 and Bulkhead 3 all ga...
Tom Clarke (http://theoarcruising.blogspot.com/search/label/Gearing) suggests.... "Add a small jam cleat (Duckworks Jam Cleat 'SD-002040') and 3 feet of 1/8 non-stretch line as shown the photo bel...
@Colin Angus Confidence restored. Ploughing ahead. Many thanks Colin, T
Hello, I made a plumb line using an old yellow paintbrush, and use it to examine the bow and stern. It shows a significant skew between bow and stern. I have completed all the work inside the hu...
Note the wire ties along the bottom edge of the bulkhead. It's an Expedition, bit a Row Cruser, but the idea is the same. T
Hello Steven, When looking for a CNC service here I asked these questions; [1] - Do you do one-off jobs? [2] - Do you have a 8-foot by 4-foot bed? [3] - Is your machine compatible with DXF file...
Hello Colin, Thank you very much for the information, and the warning re the width of the Expedition. In a few weeks I'll be at the stage to maybe fashon these handles. I'll keep you posted. Kind...
@Colin Angus - these the sleekest bow and stern handles ever! I really want to build them into my Expedition. Can you share the assembly/production method? And how to work with the glass ...