I am fitting stanchions on a new build 35ft ketch.The stanchions are pretty much vertical (90 deg to W.L.) ,except those on the fore deck, the...
It was a large stable flatsawn plank that had hardly cupped on drying.I decided not to glass as I figured the glass would not stop that piece from...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Thanks Fallguy, will do. [ATTACH] The rudder is a single piece of Iroko,as are the trunk sides,coaming,cockpit sides.
Thanks Rumars,Gonzo,maybe I'm over-thinking the forces on the mast heel.I was just suprised how long 13.6m is,and just how heavy a 102kg bare pole...
[ATTACH] Making rectangular Spruce main mast and Douglas Fir Mizzen.This is looking down on the mast step of a 35ft steel ketch:its a 35mm thick...
I asked for 3",but when they realised it was 316 they said they would need a "ball mandrel"
I'm fabricating a pullpit and can't get tight radii in 25mm 316 tube.The options are a mitre or weld in a 304 bend.I'm told it will be fine;I'd...
Is it acceptable to have a solid rod or flatbar bobstay? It just seems so simple. Thanks in advance.
By minimal tig welding I meant a very shallow, low heat input weld, but continuous. The holes in the chainplates are only 2mm oversized for the...
Pre drilled and a tight fit-minimal tig to reduce heat input. It's got 10 coats of paint, and some of the areas will be very difficult to fix. I...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Thinking of Tig welding 12mm ssrod into the chainplates. Been some progress
Is welding in 316 drilled inserts into mild steel chain plates a good idea? Prevent rust stains, hopefully. I came across this idea donkey's years...
