by Paul | Oct 8, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment, Wood Turning
Part 2 features the installation of new bearings, the installation of a new power switch, and re-assembly of the lathe. I then place a rectangular piece of wood in position on the lathe and turn it to a round shape as a preliminary test with excellent results! I...
by Paul | Oct 2, 2021 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Sailing & Cruising
This episode is about adding a small amount of ballast to the forward anchor locker, fabricating hardware, then fitting, and installing the anchor locker bilge pimp in my 18’ pocket cruiser sailboat (S/V Ooh-Rah). Here’s the video:
by Paul | Sep 30, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
My outdoor worktable has been in service throughout the past few years I have been producing YouTube videos. It has “lived” outside and exposed to the elements during this entire time. Time for a quick rebuild! I originally built this table with old, repurposed wood...
by Paul | Sep 22, 2021 | Promotions, Sailing & Cruising
Welcome to the Port & Starboard Yacht Club in Jonesport, Maine! Saturday, September 18th, 2021 was the last season gathering for the PSYC as it held it’s 2021 End of Season Party at the Jonesport Shipyard. New members are most welcome. You don’t have to own a boat...
by Paul | Sep 16, 2021 | Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
This video is intended for novice/beginner wood workers, introducing a very simple yet essential hand tool known as a “bevel gauge.” It’s quite easy to use and must-have item in every toolbox. Part 2 of my wood lathe overhaul video series has been postponed due to a...
