by Paul | Sep 24, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
This segment is about installing the outboard stern timber (there is an inboard stern timber as well but will be installed later), and then tracing the shape of the skeg onto a ¾” piece of plywood. The ¾” plywood will become a template and the first laminate layer for...
by Paul | Sep 17, 2020 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication
The keel is made up of an inner keel (keelson) and an outer keel – with the plywood bottom panels “sandwiched” between them. In this video, I install the outer keel (a 16’long 2×4) with marine adhesive in a tube and screws. I trim the ends where the slightly...
by Paul | Sep 11, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
In preparation for the epoxy barrier coat application, I thought it best to begin with grinding the excess fiberglass flush with sheer and going over the surface with a finer sandpaper to eliminate the sharp edges. This little bit of extra work will save hands when it...
by Paul | Sep 4, 2020 | Boat Building, Fabrication
This is the second of two video segments about applying fiberglass to the hull using polyester resin. In this segment, I apply fiberglass cloth to the hull in small sections that are just large enough for me to work by myself before the resin clicks off. This method...
by Paul | Jul 10, 2020 | Farm & Homestead, Furniture Designs
This is not a “how-to video! This video is about my experience with assembling a couple of desks for a local non-profit: Women for Healthy Rural Living ( https://www.whrl.org ). These desks were Item No. DW48D30 made by the Walker Edison Furniture Co. If you purchase...