by Paul | Apr 24, 2022 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
It’s been a long “Wintah” here in Downeast Maine and after about half a year under wraps, it is time to un-tarp S/V Ooh-Rah and get back to boat building! This is the official start to the 2022 outdoor boat building season, and it promises to be a big one this year,...
by Paul | Apr 19, 2022 | Farm & Homestead, Promotions, Tools & Equipment
The folks at Saker sent me an email, asking if I would try their new Painter’s Accessory Tool and record a video while trying it out if they sent me their product. I agreed and here is the video! I was not paid a fee or stipend of any kind to do this. Here is the link...
by Paul | Apr 15, 2022 | Farm & Homestead, Promotions, Tools & Equipment
We just purchased a new clamp-on snow blade and a pair of clamp-on forklift tines from Earth & Turf Attachments, LLC in Pennsylvania! These items have been in great need here at Downeast Thunder Farm in Milbridge, Maine for quite a long time. I made the purchase...
by Paul | Mar 25, 2022 | Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Promotions
This video shows you how I repaired huge cracks in the floor of a fiberglass shower stall. Repair seemed to be the way to go because a replacements start at around $1300.00 (US) and go up from there. There would also be the work of ripping out surrounding wall tile...
by Paul | Mar 25, 2022 | Boat Building, Promotions, Sailing & Cruising
Re-designing the rudder for my 18′ pocket cruising sailboat after a couple of stupid mistakes and deleting numerous files. Here’s the video: