by Paul | Sep 20, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication
More progress this week! This is the third episode of the 18’ sailboat build and is all about building main frames. It’s the main frames that are rigidly installed on the strongback that give the boat hull it’s shape. As such, extra time and care must go into making...
by Paul | Aug 27, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Farm & Homestead
The tarp I ordered for my temporary boat building shop finally arrived, but not without a couple of SNAFU’s. I ordered a 10 mil, 12’ x 20’ white tarp, and it was marked as a “Prime” item on Amazon. I ordered it on the 19th of August, and it arrived today, August 26th...
by Paul | Aug 24, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Farm & Homestead
Setting up my portable boat shop! I need some sort of shelter from the elements to start building my new sailboat, and there just won’t be enough room in my shop any time soon. So, I’ve resurrected an old 10’ x 20’ temporary shelter frame and ordered a new tarp to...
by Paul | Aug 15, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Farm & Homestead
My shop is so packed full of stuff, I also used the back of my 1-ton diesel pick-up (plow truck) to store even more stuff. I decided to tackle the truck today in order to remove the drywall cart and use it in the shop for my plywood. In doing so, I was quite pleased...
by Paul | Aug 2, 2019 | Building Projects, Fabrication, Furniture Designs, Tools & Equipment
My wife is in need of a “production bench” to suit her needs for assembling her felt bird and critter kits she sells on her web site: https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com and the bench had to be at a comfortable height for her, plus it had to offer storage for...
by Paul | Jun 14, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Sailing & Cruising
Finally! With the 3rd round of concept drawings, I’m happy with the latest design concept! This time, I’ve developed a lines drawing for a 28’ LOD sailing dory. It features a 10’ beam and 4’ draft. This vessel shall be fast and easy to build, plus inexpensive...
