LS Margaret Ellen
FBBB--
Work continues on the LSME.
Picked up a nice tool, a Stanley surf form on a more file-shaped
handle. Made fitting the sheer clamp around the false stem a joy -- I
felt like a real carpenter.
I also started filling and fairing using West Powder #411. Mixes up
into a bondo-like putty -- I suspect there's some sort of clay in the
powder.
If the plywood wasn't so crappy, I'd just glass to the chine. But I'm
going to go the sheer, just for a little added weathering protection.
Any estimate on the amount of resin required would be appreciated.
Montauk is a pretty small town, and the large hull in my driveway is
starting to generate inquiries. This is both satisfying and good
incentive to keep banging away. Being known as "the guy who builds
boats," I like. Being known as "the guy with the unfinished boat in
his driveway" I don't like.
Still hoping for a 7/4 launch!
-David
CRUMBLING EMPIRE PRODUCTIONS
134 W.26th St. 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 247-0296
Work continues on the LSME.
Picked up a nice tool, a Stanley surf form on a more file-shaped
handle. Made fitting the sheer clamp around the false stem a joy -- I
felt like a real carpenter.
I also started filling and fairing using West Powder #411. Mixes up
into a bondo-like putty -- I suspect there's some sort of clay in the
powder.
If the plywood wasn't so crappy, I'd just glass to the chine. But I'm
going to go the sheer, just for a little added weathering protection.
Any estimate on the amount of resin required would be appreciated.
Montauk is a pretty small town, and the large hull in my driveway is
starting to generate inquiries. This is both satisfying and good
incentive to keep banging away. Being known as "the guy who builds
boats," I like. Being known as "the guy with the unfinished boat in
his driveway" I don't like.
Still hoping for a 7/4 launch!
-David
CRUMBLING EMPIRE PRODUCTIONS
134 W.26th St. 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 247-0296
Bill in MN wrote:
painter took a holiday." :)
Phil Lea
Russellville, Arkansas
Where lightning strikes and warranties on computer surge protectors are not
honored for homes and TV antennas that are not grounded to code -- we
installed cable TV last month.
>"holidays" (?)"Holiday" refers to spots where there is no paint (or epoxy), that is, "The
painter took a holiday." :)
Phil Lea
Russellville, Arkansas
Where lightning strikes and warranties on computer surge protectors are not
honored for homes and TV antennas that are not grounded to code -- we
installed cable TV last month.
FBBB --
My life of boat-building and surfing leisure is but a distant memory.
But with the coming of outdoor epoxy weather, I have managed to make
some progress on the scooner!
Fastening the topsides to the bulkheads went well enough, although I
did manage to install #2 and #3 backwards. The bevel is slight
enough, and the epoxy goopey enough I don't think it will make a
difference.
Speaking of epoxy, I continue to be a big fan of WestSystem slow
cure. We worked on the asphalt driveway under a bright sun, and never
felt pressured by the cure. All joints we primed both sides with
straight 5:1 then well bedded with a mix of epoxy, colloidal and
microfibers. Drywall screws for clamps.
I found a 2x10 26 feet long without a single knot in it. Made a
couple of beautiful chine logs out of it and got the bottom on. Many
thanks to Tim F. for his building paper; A local surfboard shaper
eye-balled her and pronounced her true and square, (shapers work by
eye and are *very* sensitive to symmetry.)
It's a wonderfully long lean hull. Quite a sight there in my
driveway. If today's cutting goes well, I may the next week to work
on her. Perhaps a 7/4 launch is in the offering.
YIBB,
David
CRUMBLING EMPIRE PRODUCTIONS
134 W.26th St. 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 247-0296
My life of boat-building and surfing leisure is but a distant memory.
But with the coming of outdoor epoxy weather, I have managed to make
some progress on the scooner!
Fastening the topsides to the bulkheads went well enough, although I
did manage to install #2 and #3 backwards. The bevel is slight
enough, and the epoxy goopey enough I don't think it will make a
difference.
Speaking of epoxy, I continue to be a big fan of WestSystem slow
cure. We worked on the asphalt driveway under a bright sun, and never
felt pressured by the cure. All joints we primed both sides with
straight 5:1 then well bedded with a mix of epoxy, colloidal and
microfibers. Drywall screws for clamps.
I found a 2x10 26 feet long without a single knot in it. Made a
couple of beautiful chine logs out of it and got the bottom on. Many
thanks to Tim F. for his building paper; A local surfboard shaper
eye-balled her and pronounced her true and square, (shapers work by
eye and are *very* sensitive to symmetry.)
It's a wonderfully long lean hull. Quite a sight there in my
driveway. If today's cutting goes well, I may the next week to work
on her. Perhaps a 7/4 launch is in the offering.
YIBB,
David
CRUMBLING EMPIRE PRODUCTIONS
134 W.26th St. 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 247-0296