Thank you GilbertWell done Grant
Very nice job
Thank you GilbertWell done Grant
Very nice job
Thanks Peter. Let’s hope I’m correct in my approach. It certainly is very sturdy and seems to be aligned correctly. Now I mud TV just wait for the parts from Tom. Cheers GrantA nice and solid base and alignment, Grant. It can't be better to start.
Regards, Peter
Good afternoon Paul. Thank you and I really hope it is at least close enough to perfect. Yes - char removal is not my favorite function.Perfect arrangement, Grant. All that's left to do it sand the char off 5000 pieces...you're almost done.
Hi Grant, have you tried the metal mesh (kitchen) which is very effective to clean?FrankGood afternoon Mike. Thank you kindly. Cheers Grant
Hi. I've tried for myself and I can say it doesn't work at all.Hi Grant, have you tried the metal mesh (kitchen) which is very effective to clean?Frank
I simply have it from my own experience.FrankHi. I've tried for myself and I can say it doesn't work at all.
Thats a great Idea, it will pay dividends as you go along. My personal rule of thumb is sand the joint till the piece fits firm not tight.As I make each frame I am dry fitting it on the keel before the jig gets made around it.
Good afternoon Albert. Thank you kindly…I hope it is a perfect job so far as I will only find out when I put it all togetherWise decision. Any gamble could cost an hight price. Nevertheless, a quantum of relief always comes with the comfortably awereness about the possibility of scratching whatever part you should ruine. Perfect job so far, anyway!
Cheers!
Hi Grant, have you tried the metal mesh (kitchen) which is very effective to clean?Frank
Hi. I've tried for myself and I can say it doesn't work at all.
Hi Frank. I will try it as I do find the Cherry a difficult wood to keep clean. ThanksI simply have it from my own experience.Frank
Good afternoon Daniel. It is taking some time and besides frame 8 (which is a bit wobbly) I am getting firm but not tight. Frame 8 was the first do I probably was a tad overzealous. Cheers GrantThats a great Idea, it will pay dividends as you go along. My personal rule of thumb is sand the joint till the piece fits firm not tight.
great job GrantWhile I am posting I may as well show my progress on the hawse timbers. ( I got bored making frames…).
Note for future CAf builders: always label each part before using them. I had to go back and replace each part back in the frames and label them..
The Hawse timber parts and little jigs ; One can see the bevel lines provided by CAF- very cool.
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I beveled each part and glued them together in the jig.
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Again taking “just enough” char off.
Preliminary sanding is done while the timbers are still in the jig. Again I have left plenty of sanding to do once the cant frame is made first. This way I can judge more carefully the final sanding requirements so the hawes timbers will fit snugly onto the first cant frame. …….that’s the idea anyway.
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That jig for the hawse timbers is the BOMB! I had already started over three times by the time I got to where you are right now. Cool!While I am posting I may as well show my progress on the hawse timbers. ( I got bored making frames…).
Note for future CAf builders: always label each part before using them. I had to go back and replace each part back in the frames and label them..
The Hawse timber parts and little jigs ; One can see the bevel lines provided by CAF- very cool.
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I beveled each part and glued them together in the jig.
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Again taking “just enough” char off.
Preliminary sanding is done while the timbers are still in the jig. Again I have left plenty of sanding to do once the cant frame is made first. This way I can judge more carefully the final sanding requirements so the hawes timbers will fit snugly onto the first cant frame. …….that’s the idea anyway.
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Very nice Grant. Those bevel lines etched into the frames are a real time saver. My Bluenose had em etched on both sides so one could fair the inside hull as well. However, the Le Requin only has em on the outside only and they tell you draw your own on the inside based on the outer ones!!While I am posting I may as well show my progress on the hawse timbers. ( I got bored making frames…).
Note for future CAf builders: always label each part before using them. I had to go back and replace each part back in the frames and label them..
The Hawse timber parts and little jigs ; One can see the bevel lines provided by CAF- very cool.
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I beveled each part and glued them together in the jig.
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Again taking “just enough” char off.
Preliminary sanding is done while the timbers are still in the jig. Again I have left plenty of sanding to do once the cant frame is made first. This way I can judge more carefully the final sanding requirements so the hawes timbers will fit snugly onto the first cant frame. …….that’s the idea anyway.
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That's true. Now immagine the same operation on bollard timbers e hawse pieces with no jig at all... . I had to cut out even the small notches machined in the plywood in order to get the correct air space between the sternpost and the bollard timbers... . This kit definitely looks far better... or easier under this respect, at least.I took a couple of cups of coffee but I worked my way from the beginning of your log to the present. I'm facinated by what you are doing. I never realized the amount of work required for these type of builds.
Jan
That is looking very nice, Grant. A great view in real 3D.While I am posting I may as well show my progress on the hawse timbers. ( I got bored making frames…).
Note for future CAf builders: always label each part before using them. I had to go back and replace each part back in the frames and label them..
The Hawse timber parts and little jigs ; One can see the bevel lines provided by CAF- very cool.
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I beveled each part and glued them together in the jig.
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Again taking “just enough” char off.
Preliminary sanding is done while the timbers are still in the jig. Again I have left plenty of sanding to do once the cant frame is made first. This way I can judge more carefully the final sanding requirements so the hawes timbers will fit snugly onto the first cant frame. …….that’s the idea anyway.
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Thank you Frank. It is much appreciated. Cheers Grantgreat job Grant