I have found a good source of wood locally at a supplier called Timpan. I have selected some Fijian Kauri for the keel, framing, stem and stringers that is away getting dressed. I have decided to use this Kauri for everything but the rub rails and rail cap. I have seen a number of these boats built will lots of wood varieties together and they just look awful. So I have decided to keep it simple.
I have also managed to replace my band saw with an old tanner that I bought through Trademe. This one is a decent size with a 350mm throat so should be a lot better than the old one.
Over Easter I built the jig for the boat so I will be ready to stand up the temporary frames this weekend. Once I have my kauri the boat should move along quite quickly which should be quite satisfying after such a slow start.
Friday, April 01, 2005
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Pregnant Pause
I haven't done much on the boat lately as I spent December working on the boys Christmas present, a toy castle, and my bandsaw has broken down. The later should not cost much to fix if I can just find the parts to do it.
I have occupied most of this time by doing research on making blocks and sails. I got a great book for Christmas called "The Marlinespike Sailor" that has full plans on how to make rope stropped wooden blocks. This has sent me on a search of the local chandleries to find marline and other bits and pieces. In the end I have found a source of pine tar locally and will make my own. I still think I will have some trouble sourcing the bronze sheaves locally though.
Last night I discovered Sailrite. They actually make sails for the Penobscot 14. You can buy these made up or as a kit you finish yourself. I still haven't decided what I will do on this one yet but at least I have some options open. I was a bit concerned that I would get to the end and this would cause me problems.
So as far as actual building goes I have still only got three temporary frames completed! The next task is to fix the bandsaw and start making the rest of the frames and stem. For this I will have to get some timber, which will have to wait until we a bit more flush with money.
I have occupied most of this time by doing research on making blocks and sails. I got a great book for Christmas called "The Marlinespike Sailor" that has full plans on how to make rope stropped wooden blocks. This has sent me on a search of the local chandleries to find marline and other bits and pieces. In the end I have found a source of pine tar locally and will make my own. I still think I will have some trouble sourcing the bronze sheaves locally though.
Last night I discovered Sailrite. They actually make sails for the Penobscot 14. You can buy these made up or as a kit you finish yourself. I still haven't decided what I will do on this one yet but at least I have some options open. I was a bit concerned that I would get to the end and this would cause me problems.
So as far as actual building goes I have still only got three temporary frames completed! The next task is to fix the bandsaw and start making the rest of the frames and stem. For this I will have to get some timber, which will have to wait until we a bit more flush with money.
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