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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 06:43:44
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Thnx Thud & Walter. I sent the pics to the designer. He liked what I did. He also told me these are used all over the world for temporary shelters. He even has pics of one in New Guinea covered in palm fronds so the possibilities are endless. Apparently the clear shrink wrap has the same uv protection as the white or blue stuff Thud. Life expectancy is 3-4 yrs. The best covering, according to the designer is canvas and painted. You can expect 10+ yrs life out of that.
There's pics of the shed here...
http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/KnottyBuoyz/KBIII/
and here...
http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/KnottyBuoyz/2010/
Don't know how I got them split up like that, doh!
I'm going to get a remote controlled web cam for the shed. Once the boat starts getting built you'll be able to log onto the camera through a web page and pan, tilt and zoom it around. How's that Walter? Next best thing to being there eh?
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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 Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 12:05:01
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Originally posted by Thudpucker
You dun good bub! Now...wasn't there some talk of a boat in there somewhere???
Thnx Thud. If you want or need the full size pics I can send them to you.
The boat is still in kit form. Just unwrapped it today.
It's still going to take some doing to get this space turned into a boat shop. I put up a shelf today to get some of the stuff up out of the way that I keep tripping over.
One teeny tiny step towards getting this thing put together. Standby....
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
Edited by - KnottyBuoyz on Nov 12 2010 12:06:44 |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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aubv
RO# 16042
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Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 16:34:10
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Rick,
Is the opening near the ground and to the right of the doors, where the food tray gets delivered?
Hope you have great success with the build and I look forward to following your progress.
Brian
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Homeport: Lake Tashmoo
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Nov 14 2010 : 13:41:57
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I'm following this intently.
In AK, I spread the Clear 6 mill over my "Boat Tent Structure" and then covered that with the ubiquitous Blue Tarp.
I held the edges down with jugs half filled with water.
That worked great. The 6mil visqueen was the Water proof part, and the Blue Tarp kept the winds from tearing up the Visqueen. The Snow slid right off the Blue Tarp.
The Visqueen was sort of a throw-away because it died an ugly death as soon as it was taken down. After a winter it was easily cracked and broken if moved. Couldn't be saved.
Ricks set up is more permanent. Since it WONT be dismantled every spring, it should last two or more years. The Sun wont kill that Blue tarp like it does the Visqueen. I'd bet there is some preventative Paint to keep it up for years.
I wonder why more people don't do this. Especially down where I live. I am seriously thinking of making a version of that, down behind my Barn as a "mother in law" cabin and moving down there to Hermit.
In these photos you see a "Dang near Hurricane proof Barn" that is losing its Roof. Built in the early 60's, it's Tin is rotted and the Purlins have rotted from too much water. The fasteners are Rusted. The whole Roof has to be replaced.
Ricks structure makes me think I can tear down 60 Feet or so of that Barn and put up a Structure like Ricks, with a Round top instead of the tall peak.
I think "Repairing" my Barn would cost more than a "Hermit" shed like Ricks.
This and this:
As opposed to this:
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Edited by - Thudpucker on Nov 14 2010 13:43:40 |
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Homeport: AL.
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 07:23:37
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60' of shed would run you near $5K Thud. Definitely cheaper than replacing a structural shed like yours. I've yet to get the plumbing run for the head or the cable run for the satellite TV. The Admiral and I are still negotiating about meal service and conjugal visits Brian! ;-) We've got wireless internet so that's covered. Managed to get some artificial lighting up this weekend.
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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aubv
RO# 16042
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Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 08:09:59
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"conjugal visits"!
Rick,
Wouldn't that add years to the build?
Brian
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Homeport: Lake Tashmoo
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dl2525
RO# 31205
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Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 12:14:31
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quote:
Originally posted by aubv
"conjugal visits"!
Rick,
Wouldn't that add years to the build?
Brian
Just seconds! lol
jk
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Homeport: NJ
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 13:12:14
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15 mins (avg) X 5 times/week X 2 yrs = 7800 mins (130 hrs) or 5.41 days. I can live with that.
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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dl2525
RO# 31205
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Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 13:58:27
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Haha! Good perspective!
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Homeport: NJ
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 14:24:25
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We tried that one time in the back of a Pickup at -20....you may want to extend that time/per/each a little bit. As I recall.....Well, you better count on needing a little more time.
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Homeport: AL.
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dl2525
RO# 31205
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Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 15:25:47
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I hear they make pills for that these days! lol
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Homeport: NJ
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 06:52:15
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Originally posted by dl2525
I hear they make pills for that these days! lol
A boat building pill? Where do I get one?
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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carver 2557
RO# 11591
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Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 06:55:02
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Are ya done with that tree stand yet Rick...I can store it fer ya...
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 11:24:41
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Originally posted by carver 2557
Are ya done with that tree stand yet Rick...I can store it fer ya...
I thought tree huntin' season was over Wayne? Besides you can't have it. I'm going to turn it into a work bench!
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 16:16:13
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Got the second set of lights up today.
I took a lil' break for a hot chocolate and got owned!
That's Bootsy Boy my buddy and boat building partner.
Next lil' project will be a workbench so I can move the tools out of my basement and into the shed.
Standby....
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 07:11:51
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Sorry to say I don't have any progress of worth to report other than I don't have to hang any Xmas lights on the shed. It glows in the dark in this nice cool blue color!
The only other thing of note is we received the mortgage discharge papers this week. It's all ours now and there'll be more $$$ in the boat building kitty!
Carry on......
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Dec 13 2010 : 15:36:44
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Hoooboy, a mortgage burning right out on the front sidewalk!
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Homeport: AL.
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In the know
RO# 20824
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Posted - Dec 13 2010 : 16:00:26
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quote:
Originally posted by KnottyBuoyz
quote:
Originally posted by Thudpucker
You dun good bub! Now...wasn't there some talk of a boat in there somewhere???
Thnx Thud. If you want or need the full size pics I can send them to you.
The boat is still in kit form. Just unwrapped it today.
It's still going to take some doing to get this space turned into a boat shop. I put up a shelf today to get some of the stuff up out of the way that I keep tripping over.
One teeny tiny step towards getting this thing put together. Standby....
Having built a 12' Stitch and glue dinghy, one thing I can tell you with 100% certainty - you will need a lot more clamps!
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 18:29:10
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I haven't had anything to post in awhile so here goes. Remember, I have no idea what I'm doing. I just make it up as I go along. I just laid it up as it felt good in my hand. I didn't bother to count the wraps as they went on. It's 3/16 diamond braid cotton cord. It looks like it'll take about 120 feet to do the whole wheel.
Next task will be to learn to tie a Turks Head knot to cover the gaps.
Standby....
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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Flutterby
RO# 14378
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Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 01:13:25
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I like it!!! What will you do to keep it white? It will get very dirty and grungy within a few months. Maybe you will like it that way? I would want to keep it pure white myself. The rope will be much warmed on a cold day then the metal.
Keep the pictures coming......
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 16:12:11
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Hey Flutters. I'll probably spray some clear polyurethane on it to keep it nice and white looking. At least that's what some do with their fancy rope work. ;-)
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 17:07:12
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Boy oh boy what an elaborate smoke screen. He can see that "project" stacked up in the Temporary Permanant shed. He got as far as seeing it....then found somthing to keep him occupied elsewhere. What'l it be next? Windows for his Submarine?
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Homeport: AL.
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pdecat
RO# 842
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Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 17:53:52
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going to use that pretty wheel to steer that pile of ply?
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Bruce
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 19:21:40
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Originally posted by Thudpucker
What'l it be next? Windows for his Submarine?
Shush! Don't tell Wayne or he'll want one too!
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 14:50:12
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Anybody know how to tie a split Turk's Head knot? *scratching head*
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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carver 2557
RO# 11591
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Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 15:06:08
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Originally posted by KnottyBuoyz
quote:
Originally posted by Thudpucker
What'l it be next? Windows for his Submarine?
Shush! Don't tell Wayne or he'll want one too!
What good is a window in a sub without a screen door for it...
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carver 2557
RO# 11591
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Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 15:10:09
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quote:
Originally posted by KnottyBuoyz
quote:
Originally posted by Thudpucker
You dun good bub! Now...wasn't there some talk of a boat in there somewhere???
Thnx Thud. If you want or need the full size pics I can send them to you.
The boat is still in kit form. Just unwrapped it today.
It's still going to take some doing to get this space turned into a boat shop. I put up a shelf today to get some of the stuff up out of the way that I keep tripping over.
One teeny tiny step towards getting this thing put together. Standby....
The guy unwraps this thing on Nov. 16 and still hasnt nailed anything together..
The only good that will come from this pile of Kindling is the drink on top of it...hhhmmmm.....Maybe thats why no nails have been hammered yet...
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 17:09:30
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Plywood submarine anybody?
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The only good that will come from this pile of Kindling is the drink on top of it...hhhmmmm.....Maybe thats why no nails have been hammered yet...
Wayne, the stack has been properly christened and you don't use nails in a stitch & glue boat! Hah!
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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Bluto
RO# 31838
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Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 06:46:43
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"Anybody know how to tie a split Turk's Head knot? *scratching head*"
Here's from the animated knots page...
www.animatedknots.com" target="_blank">http://www.animatedknots.com/turkshead/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com
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Homeport: Cincinnati, OH
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pdecat
RO# 842
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Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 06:57:05
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Time for the keel laying.
You aren’t building a boat until the keel is laid and followed with proper celebration..
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Bruce
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carver 2557
RO# 11591
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Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 07:45:28
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Originally posted by KnottyBuoyz
Wayne, the stack has been properly christened and you don't use nails in a stitch & glue boat! Hah!
How many times do ya have to Christen the dam thing?..
Shows how much you know...You should use 3 1/2 inch ardox nails...I built a stitch & glue boat once and it sank when I launched it...I even used the special water based glue...
geeezzzz....I'm not to sure about these Iroquois boys...
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:56:32
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Wayne, there's a reason I won't let you in my boat shed. For the sake of being nice I won't specify ok?
Christenings happen all the time around my place! Car, Jeep, Boat, Boat Shed, Stack of wood etc. You get the picture. ;-)
Two more months Bruce, can you hold out that long?
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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carver 2557
RO# 11591
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Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 10:12:24
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Gotcha, but I've got a 60 of Rum, so ifin ya got anything else that needs Christend, just give me a holler..We could cristen and maybe get the knots outa the rope on that there steering wheel...Everything round here is already either blessed or broke...
PS:.When did you start being nice and when did it ever stop ya b4?..
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 13:24:06
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[i]PS:.When did you start being nice and when did it ever stop ya b4?..
I'm always nice. I lent you my tools didn't I?
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 18:10:08
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Tools? Those were tools? The Recycler showed up with tears in his eyes, saying the delivery went to the wrong address!
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Homeport: AL.
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carver 2557
RO# 11591
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Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 07:16:34
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So what's the status here Rick?..Any construction yet?..
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 07:48:09
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You've been pretty mean to him. He's probably out in that shed with the Cat. Not speaking to us any more.
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 09:47:29
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I'm still here. Nuttin' much happenin' till spring. Car is in the way dammit. Had some friends over the other night. All that came out of their mouths was "damn it's big"!
Two more months of winter than things will start to happen!
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 13:55:08
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I know how you feel Rick. I cant go out in the cold. I've been cooped up in my little house for three weeks now. I may be Constipated, but I cant tell that for certain because the walls are closing in on me.
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 15:24:56
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I think Wayne knows how to get rid of that constipated thing Thud. Eh Wayne?
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 15:55:18
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I've shown photos of the big blue Dog house to a lot of folks. Every one is impressed. We are all waiting to see if it's gonna be big enough. You might have to squeeze pretty hard to get the boat to slide outta there.
Speaking of constipation, did you include a Porta potty out there?
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Jan 17 2011 : 07:30:52
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I'm thinking I'll have to build a small extension to the fwd end of the shed so I can get around the boat. Otherwise I'll have to go up and over and down all the time. That's not necessarily a bad thing as I'll definitely get more exercise that way.
I'm still in negotiations for satellite TV, delivered meals and conjugal visits. Once those issues are settled we'll look into what sanitary requirements are necessary! Standby....
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 07:04:41
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Just about 4 weeks to go! Getting anxious. Parts are piling up! Standby....
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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Homeport: Iroquois, ON
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footloose
RO# 6963
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Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 07:46:33
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Originally posted by Wingspar
Does this count???
Dave
T28 is sweet - was surprised to find out two of my favorite marina wont haul wood crafts anymore (insurance?)
Thay Kayak is floating artwork - wow - I need a pair of those on my boat's bow.
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Homeport: Florida
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 06:37:05
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T-Minus 2 days and counting till Spring! Warm weather has lifted my spirits and I'm starting to get stuff organized. Last night I fired up the IROC in preparation to get it out of the way. Just need the ground to dry up a bit so I can shift the boat and car around.
Setting up my Super Dooper Sawdust Sucker.
The Admiral is primary Epoxy Mixer on this project. We've discussed the importance of adequate measurement and stirring of the goop and the consequences of a failure a few times. So to help mitigate any errors I've purchased one of these.....
It's a Sticky Stuff dispenser from Michael Engineering. It'll accurately and consistantly measure the 2:1 resin/hardener then mix it. Should help with the mess a bit too.
Standby. Won't be long now...
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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gardnersf
RO# 13607
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Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 11:09:21
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Great Work! I love watching things like this develop. Wish I were closer and I'd lend a hand when you need it
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Smithfield, RI
1986 Trojan 10 meter Mid-Cabin Express "More Family Time"
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Thudpucker
RO# 10503
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Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 22:57:07
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Your gonna look silly pulling that boat with an IROC Z.
Like a pi$$ ant dragging an Armadillo toward the water...
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KnottyBuoyz
RO# 20406
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Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 06:29:44
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Oh I dunno Thud! The ole Chevy's still got some kick left in her even after almost 200,000 miles! ;-)
Managed to get herself out of the shed last night just fine! One tiny step closer.......
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Yours Aye!
Rick
"It's not the boat "you built" until you've sworn at it, bled on it, sweated over it and cried beside it!" - I just made that up! |
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pdecat
RO# 842
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Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 07:50:11
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Dec 29quote:
Two more months Bruce, can you hold out that long?
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Bruce
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Homeport: Gulf Coast FL
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PascalG
RO# 12212
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Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 17:11:55
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Hey Rick,
Soon it will be two of us with builds underway, I m finishing the design and plans for a 25' gaff rigged classic sloop... Construction will start early June, I ll start a new thread then! It will be strip planked, clear awlgrip over a glass layer on the hull to show the wood, wooden spars, but built on a foam cored glass frame.
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1970 Hatteras 53 MY
26' Starfish sloop
12' Westphal Catboat
16' Hobie Cat
13' Sandbarhopper
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