by Paul | Jun 1, 2019 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Sailing & Cruising
If you watched my video series about going sailing, you know I’ve been thinking about designing and building a new sailboat for myself. You may also have noticed I am presently naming this boat (at least during the project phase) “Sailing Vessel – Downeast Thunder.” I...
by Paul | May 30, 2019 | Building Projects, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead
Ayuh! I’m building boxes this week. In fact, I’m building 12 of them for a local non-profit fund raiser. The boxes will all go to local professional artists so they can create whatever works of art they wish on the bare, unfinished boxes. The boxes will then be...
by Paul | May 30, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Introduction, Promotions, Sailing & Cruising
Welcome to the release and premiere launch of my new Patreon Account page! You can now look up Downeast Thunder Creations on Patreon.com to become a patron of Downeast Thunder! I’m Paul Bennett, a retired engineer & naval architect living in Milbridge,...
by Paul | May 23, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Sailing & Cruising
If you watched my video about going sailing last week, you know I’ve been thinking about designing and building a new sailboat for myself. As a retired naval architect and marine engineer, have the knowledge and experience to put a design together that shall meet my...
by Paul | May 10, 2019 | Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
FREE Plans with Both Imperial & Metric Dimensions!!! Information Below. It’s always good to have a small tool tote on hand for projects outside the workshop. You can toss in a few hand tools, hardware, and fasteners, then easily transport those smaller items to...