The splines are fairly stiff, if you bend them too much they develop a kink, I had that happen to some longer ones (not a proud moment) . I am...
I am in the process of moving and I am trying to get a good home for 15 K&E spline weights (in orginal boxes, except one, it is in 1/2 the orginal...
Are you referring to a sort of bilge keel arrangement, like the kind popular in the UK?
George Washington Carver Someone suggested previously that look George Washington Carver accomplished so much and didn't even have a degree....
Webb Institute Check out Webb. If you you can get in you won't have to pay tuition. While it is not yacht design, it is naval architecture, for...
Alternative Spline Weights Check out these spline weights. http://www.pranos.com/boatsofwood/lofting_ducks.htm
Does anyone out there have any information on Bonita Boats? The boat in question is a 30' wooden cabin cruiser located in Oregon. It was built in...
Bamboo is split and laminiated for fly rods which are very strong and flexible for their weight. There are some flooring products and...
Try Boatbuilding Manual by Robert Stewart. For Cold moulding try Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction. Stich and Glue try Sam Devlin's book....
It may also mean they forgot to spray in the mold release!
Tasmania Tasmania!, sounds perfect to me , maybe we could get Westlawn to fly all enrolled students there for a conference. You ask Dave for all...
coffee and boats in South Florida You can sit at Bayside (Route 1 downtown), it is a bit dolled up for my taste but you can get a good coffee or...
Miami Beside walking marinas, try going to the Barnacle in Coconut Grove. It was the house of Commadore Ralph Monroe, Florida Pioneer and Yacht...
Spool Gun I have used a Miller Mig Welder with a spool gun to weld some aluminum hulls. While the spool gun takes a little getting used to and...
I believe that Westlawn offers a stand-alone course in Interior Design for Yachts. I have seen the book they use and it is pretty extensive. You...
Epoxy resins can be formulated in a variety of ways for different purposes. Even if the formulation was appropriate for your intended marine use,...
I use the Borco cover and it is very good. It is a bit difficult for me to get it taped down without lumps but once it is down I think you will...
I am not sure where you are located. But if you create a fiberglass mold from a foam plug and want a steel frame fabricated, check with...
Sanding sealer and Epoxy Question I am finishing the restoration of the woodwork in a Boston Whaler which was started by someone else. The...
I bought an old Hamiton table for $150 but it had a small table. I got an hollowcore luan door and epoxied some wood on the bottom for stiffness...
