Willem Barentsz by Kolderstok AD 1596

[Pathfinder65]

I had to catch up a bit Jan, but i am glad that you're safe, and that the restoration of your bowsection turns out so good.
have a nice last Christmas afternoon, and a very happy New Year.

Thanks for stopping by. The bow work was a bit “iffy”. But I’m happy with the outcome.

Indeed this weekend was much much better than last weekend. We were busy with family and had a great time celebrating the holiday.

Jan

 

[Pathfinder65]

I've to a great excuse to work in the shipyard tomorrow.




We live in the 12-16 inch band. This is the initial forecast, the actual snowfall total will be interesting.

Jan

 

[Pathfinder65]

Woo, Woo, new toy came today.




The Novice builder is starting to collect some serious tools.

Jan

 

[rtibbs]

Jan,
You’ll love it. Very precise and crisp cuts.
Don’t “accidentally “ pick it up by the blade.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Jan,
You’ll love it. Very precise and crisp cuts.
Don’t “accidentally “ pick it up by the blade.

Ro-oH, that sounds like the voice of experience.

Jan

 

[FrankW]

Awesome pick-up. I'll second rtibbs, you will love it. We had this conversation in another thread... pricey spend, but IMO, worth every penny. And if you're making tight cuts, watch the finger tips!

 

[rtibbs]

Ro-oH, that sounds like the voice of experience.

Jan

 

[Peter Voogt]

Woo, Woo, new toy came today.

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Jan

Never to late or to old to collect good stuff, Jan. I loved mine more and more.
Regards, Peter

 

[Pathfinder65]

Never to late or to old to collect good stuff, Jan. I loved mine more and more.
Regards, Peter

Indeed. That tool is an incredible piece of engineering.

Jan

 

[GrantTyler]

Woo, Woo, new toy came today.

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Jan

Good afternoon Jan. I need to invest in a decent cutter. My plastic one is failing… Very nice. Cheers Grant

 

[Pathfinder65]

Good afternoon Jan. I need to invest in a decent cutter. My plastic one is failing… Very nice. Cheers Grant

ULTIMATION TOOLS The source for the tool. It’s a very rugged tool.

Jan

 

[Pathfinder65]

Oops, forgot to update the result of last weekends storm. We wound up with eleven or so inches of fluffy snow. However we are in for another bout tonight through tomorrow. First heavy wet snow, then several inches of rain with high gusting winds. As bonus another major storm is forecast for this coming weekend.
Yup, it’s WINTER

Jan

 

[Pathfinder65]

The shipyard work completed while watching the snow blow around on Sunday.


Little bitty fiddly work.

Jan

 

[Pathfinder65]

@Kolderstok



The small piece above the cross tree (arrow) is that part of the build?

Jan

 

[Frank48]

@Kolderstok

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The small piece above the cross tree (arrow) is that part of the build?

Jan

Hi Pathfinder65 , those are the wooden cushions under shrouds.Frank

 

[Jimsky]

Hi, Jan. Those parts of the mast are called Bolsters. Here are some images

 

[Pathfinder65]

Hi Pathfinder65 , those are the wooden cushions under shrouds.Frank

Thank you for that piece of information. I don't have much experience building these little ships.

Jan

 

[Pathfinder65]

Hi, Jan. Those parts of the mast are called Bolsters. Here are some images

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Thank you Jim. I had a tough time envisioning what those bits were for.

Jan

 

[Jimsky]

Thank you Jim. I had a tough time envisioning what those bits were for.

Jan

Those are usually hardwood chocks bolted to the mast crosstrees for the rigging to rest upon and prevent rigging from chaffing. They are sometimes covered with leather or sheepskin with the hair on, or rawhide.

 

[Frank48]

Thank you for that piece of information. I don't have much experience building these little ships.

Jan

Ciao Pathfinder65 , OK.Frank