Wow! Quick reply. Thanks. My best guess would be preparation. I don't know how the driveway gate was prepared, but I suspect it was blasted,...
Tootallsailor. Under what conditions did your powder coating on aluminum fail? How did it fail? How was it prepared? I built a 15' driveway gate...
Yes. It is wider than average and it COULD be problematic to paddle, but I'm hoping not. Longer paddles may help in that regard. I designed it...
I'm getting closer to starting my own welded aluminum canoe. I've had a few projects to get out of the way first and still have a couple, but...
Yes...V.11 pro is far superior to any previous version that I have used. And I have used several. Crashes are virtually non-existent especially...
I use TurboCAD v11 Pro. Since I don't have any experience with other CAD software, I can't compare TC with them. IMSI has a book "TurboCAD 3D...
TurboCAD v11.1 Professional I've used TCAD for several years to make 2D shop drawings in my door business. I decided to try modeling a boat with...
Deering: Using the CG formulas to determine the safe HP rating for my Garvey, as shown, It will safely handle a 35HP on the 15" transom. If I go...
This boat will be built in 1/8" material. Much thicker than the thin sheet metal that is roll formed for stiffness. Should additional stiffening...
Being fickle minded, I changed my mind again. Started with a fresh sheet of paper and came up with a new Garvey design. Similar to the original,...
Still experimenting with the clamp. All I can say is it holds very well. Spaced as many as needed to hold the plates in contact with the round...
In working out details prior to beginning my canoe project, I tried welding .080 aluminum sheet with my MIG. Weld were successful, but difficult....
TurboCAD v11.1 Professional I've used TurboCAD for many years, but only for 2D architectural drawings in my business. Recently, I retired and...
With advice from an experienced designer, builder, I've designed a 15.5' canoe for welded aluminum sheet. Plans are to start building ASAP, but...
After a lot of thought about jarred teeth, I've decided to sharpen the bow some to give a smoother ride, at least at lower speeds. The bow is no...
I value my teeth too much (what's left of them). Thanks anyway, Hoagey. I'm rethinking the forward half of the bottom of my model for a slightly...
My experience is many years old (30?) and as I recall, it was my patent attorney that told me to mail it to myself........Things change don't...
I also hold a patent and would never bother to do it again. It was a complete waste of time and money. If you do decide to protect your idea. The...
Look a little closer, Cyclops. See the channel iron and I beams....bolted to the floor. I just lay 3/4 chip board on top when I want a solid...
Progress on "New Improved" 1/4 Scale model I've made a few changes that I think will improve lines, strength and performance. The Chine and keel...
