Building my MT 26 folding tri

Started my blog for the build. Not much there yet, but a start. Hope you will enjoy this....Michael..

http://www.mymt26.blogspot.com/

 

Looking forward to seeing more as you progress.
That's a folding tri? cool.
I see you're using that Ridgid Edge Sander ....
how's that working out for you? Pros vs Cons?
I'm thinking about getting one myself ....
I think it would need a better adjustable angle feed table,
at least for my needs, so I can bevel all the edges right away.
so I'd adapt what I'm presently using to it, it's a stand alone rig.
What I'm really needing is the spindle sander part for those inside curves!

 

ocillating spindle sander

I've owned several in my life time, the Ridgid is not the best, but is working well, probaly middle of the road. Not the worst by far. For $199.00 I'd buy another if I had the need. I have owned many corded Ridgid tools with my construction co. and they hold up well. Don't buy the cordless stuff, it's junk.
I only use Makida lithuim for that, have battery's that are 5 year's old and still like new {18v.}. I haven't tired the tilting table yet, will have to try this apt. out tomorrow. Will let you know what I think of it.. Michael..

 

Good to see the build started!

 

Good Luck, Michael-and good sailing!

 

Looks like a really useful boat. I will follow your progress with interest. Keep up the good work and put lots of progress photos up.

 

Shop

Building has stopped to move to a better shop. I now have more room and a better heating system to build in. Pretty excited about this new shop. Now can work all winter, and launch in the spring. Photo's will flow soon. Thank you for all your support....Michael..

 

The new shop

Things are finally starting to start again.. Michael..

 

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Man, I'm jealous-what a great looking shop!

 

Thank's Doug, I've always had to build the hard way. It's really different having a controlled climate. This will be a good winter.. Michael..

 

I'm still building the hard way......looks good, you'll be able to get things done all year.

 

Ditto.

 

Frame spacing problems

Things slowed down a little, found that the frame spacing was incorrect. So I had to cut the front end lose and figure out the problem. Hull was not fair at all, so I made these corrections. What do you guy's think. Now the hull lenght is correct again. Had to add 18" extra between the stem & the first frame. Made this up by reducing the spacing 6" on the first three frames. The forth is a bulkhead for the swing mount for folding. Can't move this one..Michael..

PS Will be building a new frame to fill between the stem & the first frame. Just to much space for my liking....

 

Hey Michael, are you saying you moved the frames to Horstman's specified location or did you have to move the frames to get fair lines?

Another frame in the bow wouldn't hurt but I don't think you need it. 1/4 ply breasthooks coming aft 8 inches or so on each pair of stringers add lots of strength for collisions and would reduce the spacing. With double diagonal if you're within 3 feet of the next frame you shouldn't need to add anything.

 

Thanks Cav, I laid it out to Ed's spec's, but the bows looked like it should be on a pontoon boat. By moving the frames the lines returned to look like the plans. I e-mailed Ed about this, but have not heard back yet.