I have used a portable dust collector for 5 years, while grinding fiberglass archery bows. works great, and not so whiny as a vacuum.
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- Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:25 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Cleaning up Fiberglass dust.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 561
- Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:11 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: What fastener for an external sail track?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1181
Re: What fastener for an external sail track?
If I use the blind rivets; should they be stainless steel, with stainless mandrells? If stainless screws; what type stainless steel? Any advice on where to buy?
- Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:37 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: What fastener for an external sail track?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1181
What fastener for an external sail track?
I have removed the damaged sail track from my Cheoy lee 31 mast and boom. What would be the best fastener for the new track? The holes are 3/16", spaced about 3" apart. The wall thickness on the aluminum mast is about 3/16". would blind (pop) rivets work? Should I drill and tap, (150)...
- Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:31 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: A $25.00 Triton?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1198
A $25.00 Triton?
I just read an ad on ebay for a "1963 Pearson Sailboat" they estimate its length at 20-24 feet. Looks like a Triton to me. Also looks to be in really sorry shape with some damage. How cheap is too cheap? I'm currently working on a 31" Cheoy Lee Offshore that I got for a low price for ...
- Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:53 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Matching Philipine Mahogany
- Replies: 5
- Views: 698
Re: Matching Philipine Mahogany
If you have a Menards near by; they carry that kind of "mahogany" in 1" clear boards. I've used it for hatch boards that turned out well.
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:04 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Tuning up ye olde bandsaw?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1646
Re: Tuning up ye olde bandsaw?
I think you are asking a lot of any bandsaw to cut thin laminations that are more than 2 or 3 inches wide, and any length over a couple feet. The blade wants to follow the path of least resistance, and as soon as it gets twisted in the wood, it's all over. If you can find quatersawn wood; you might ...
- Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:07 pm
- Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
- Topic: Easy way to remove fiberglass from your skin
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1865
Re: Easy way to remove fiberglass from your skin
I grind fiberglass nearly every day, while making archery bows. In hot weather, I wear old cotton dress shirts. The good, fine weave kind protect very well against glass. when I do get glass in my skin, I use illuminated tweezers and a magnifying glass as soon as possible, before the fiber breaks off.
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:26 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Bristol 24…
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9074
Re: Bristol 24…
project). And while I have some ideas and info about what I want to do with the interior, I would appreciate any photos of what the interiors used to look like, since mine is down to bare fiberglass. Layout is the dinette version. Comments are certainly welcome. Encouragement and advice highly appr...
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:45 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5433
Re: Chainplates
Anybody else curious about the evident lack of pairs of chainplates from the Cheoy Lee 31? Anybody else curious about the way that none of 'em are bolted in line with the load? Those are the port side chainplates. I haven't removed the starboard side yet. As for the shape; they are similar to chain...
- Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:30 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chainplates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5433
Re: Chainplates
I hate to hijack a thread, but since it is already titled "chainplates"....... I recently removed the port chainplates from my 40 year old, Cheoy Lee offshore 31. I've read of problems with Cheoy Lee stainless being brittle. A couple of the bolts holding the chainplates on, were corroded, ...
- Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:14 pm
- Forum: Ramblings
- Topic: Facts, opinions, and flames
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1596
Facts, opinions, and flames
What is wrong with making a statement on this forum, that you feel is true? I have been made to feel most unwelcome on this site more than once, by simply trying to help out a fellow sailor, or ask a question. What's with that? If you disagree with someone's statement; provide proof of why the state...
- Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:56 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 791
Re: Introduction
Hi David
I don't know who designed the Cheoy Lee Offshore 31. It is modification of a Bermuda 30, which was designed after a Hershoff 28. I didn't think they made an Offshore 32.
Here (I hope) are pictures of my 31 wih the PO flying 2 spinnakers (the wrong way)
I don't know who designed the Cheoy Lee Offshore 31. It is modification of a Bermuda 30, which was designed after a Hershoff 28. I didn't think they made an Offshore 32.
Here (I hope) are pictures of my 31 wih the PO flying 2 spinnakers (the wrong way)
- Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:18 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Wood types for compression block
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1564
Re: Wood types for compression block
Here's an interesting test that includes osage.
http://chestofbooks.com/home-improvemen ... ength.html
http://chestofbooks.com/home-improvemen ... ength.html
- Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:03 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Wood types for compression block
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1564
Re: Wood types for compression block
I've worked with osage orange for over 30 years. I've never found another american hardwood that can match it in overall strength and durability. This qualifies you to make definitive statements that the rest of us are expected to take as fact? I will not debate with you which wood is the best. My ...
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:32 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Wood types for compression block
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1564
Re: Wood types for compression block
Osage orange, sometimes called hedge apple, is the strongest........american wood No it isn't. First of all there are 3 basic types of strength for wood. Tensil, compression and deflective, so using the term strong is misleading. A general description of Osage Orange is certainly rot resistant, ver...
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:51 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Wood types for compression block
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1564
Re: Wood types for compression block
Osage orange, sometimes called hedge apple, is the strongest, and most rot resistant american wood. You can get it from most hardwood suppliers, and maybe from your local sawmill. I hve seen it for sale on online auction sites.
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:56 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 791
Re: Introduction
Nice to see you here David.
I recently bought a cheoy lee Offshore 31 ketch. Do you know if your 32 ketch is related? I'm in the process of replacing the wooden masts with aluminum, and refitting for a voyage in a couple years. Maybe we can exchange ideas.
Chuck
I recently bought a cheoy lee Offshore 31 ketch. Do you know if your 32 ketch is related? I'm in the process of replacing the wooden masts with aluminum, and refitting for a voyage in a couple years. Maybe we can exchange ideas.
Chuck
- Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:33 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: repair questions
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2179
Re: repair questions
I had to drill oversize holes from the deck, when I re-fastened my stanchions. There just isn't room to drill from below. I used a 3/4" spade bit, and stopped short of drilling through the bottom skin. I then made a cutting tool from a 1/4" allen key, to "rout" out the core insid...
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:12 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Sailmakers logo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 600
Re: Sailmakers logo
Might be from Royal sailmakers England?
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:35 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Having major trouble getting out prop shaft out
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1332
Re: Having major trouble getting out prop shaft out
If you can get the flange bolts off, and can slide the coupling back far enough, you might try putting a slug or large nut, slightly smaller than the shaft diameter, at the end of the shaft. You can then install new bolts, and tighten them slowly until the nut pushes the shaft a little ways in the c...
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:25 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Cheoy Lee 31 JUNO stolen Thursday, Rockport MA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1269
Re: Cheoy Lee 31 JUNO stolen Thursday, Rockport MA
I just put money down on a Cheoy Lee 31 here in Illinois, but It's been sitting on the hard for a couple years. Can't believe someone would steal a boat that identifiable, and expect to get away with it.
- Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:13 pm
- Forum: Classic Sailboats
- Topic: Back in the bristol market
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1430
Re: Back in the bristol market
There may be a 27 at my Marina for sale. I asked about it a while back, and the Marina owner asked if I was still interested last weekend. It is a real "project" though. Major refit has been started and it's sat on the hard for a long time. The Marina is in central Illinois on carlyle lake...
- Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:05 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Rubrail
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1752
Re: Rubrail
I've used osage orange, (or hedge apple wood, ) for a tiller, handrails, and winch bases. It's a US species and not endangered. It is the most dense, most rot resistant, and strongest US wood available. It starts out bright yellow, but quickly turns a golden brown in the sun. I've seen osage fence p...
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:39 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Wooden rudder maintenance
- Replies: 1
- Views: 602
Wooden rudder maintenance
It seems like several here have wooden rudders. I just brought home a 19' Corinthian with a wooden rudder. What should I do, if anything, about several vertical cracks in the wood? There is no movement, and the cracks are not too bad. I will be keeping the boat on a trailer, and launching for 1-4 da...
- Sat May 30, 2009 5:32 pm
- Forum: Boat Photos
- Topic: Sailstar/bristol Corinthian
- Replies: 1
- Views: 917
Sailstar/bristol Corinthian
I just got back from a 1600 mile round trip to pick up my new to me Corinthian. I got a great deal on a solid little boat with an excellent full set of sails. Everything is solid and almost ready to sail. It only needs new bottom paint and some attention to the wooden rudder. I bought the little Alb...
- Fri May 01, 2009 6:39 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: what type of wood glue?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 930
Re: what type of wood glue?
Mahagony glues well with titebond 2 and 3. Some epoxies are better than others for gluing oily woods like teak. Be carefull with clamping when using epoxy. Don't use too much pressure, and if you apply pressure, and have to release it to re-align, then you need to re-apply the glue, or you will have...
- Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:57 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Opening Ports installation in existing portlights
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2242
Re: Opening Ports installation in existing portlights-Update
I removed one of my portlights, and after finding the plastic in worse condition than I originally thought, and upon finding the removal quick and easy; I bought enough 1/4" SparTech polycast super abraision resistant acrylic to replace all my portlights. I cut the plastic to size with a table ...
- Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:14 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: A30 center of gravity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 536
Re: A30 center of gravity
Does anyone know where is center of gravity of an empty (no fuel, no water, no engine) A30? I'm designing a new trailer for Dharma and I would like to calculate where to put the axles... Thanks You might think about putting your axles on a angle iron bracket that can be bolted to the frame, and sli...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:54 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: groco through hulls
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1045
Corrosion being the only real exception. Corrosion is really the only thing that is going to weaken a properly installed seacock mounting bolt and a silicon bronze bolt is not going to corrode that quickly. There really isn't any cyclic stress on a seacock bolt. There really isn't any stress at all...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:55 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: groco through hulls
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1045
broken bolts
In 25 years of industrial maintenance, I've seen hundreds of broken fasteners. Many broke just under the head, and some had disastrous results. A loose object slamming against a through hull a few times could easily break a weakened bolt. The best fix might be to install through hulls like Mainesail...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:23 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: groco through hulls
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1045
Through hull bolts
I filled mine with thickened epoxy, because I never wanted them to come out. If I ever have to remove them, it will be more work. A softer fairing compound might be better if you think you may remove them, but there is always the slim chance they could break, some how work out, and leave a hole in y...
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:38 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: stainless steel water tank repair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 853
Re: stainless steel water tank repair
I have a large stainless steel water tank located in the bilge of my boat. While removing a steel fuel tank I nicked it with my recipricating saw. The result is a small leak in the corner. I have some welding experience but I am not sure the best method of repair. The tank cannot be removed and get...
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:23 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Opening Ports installation in existing portlights
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2242
wind scoops and cutting plastic
Rachel, thanks, I.m also making hatch screens on frames. We have a serious bug problem in the summer. I'll look into the Scoop, but my wife doesn't like too much air blowing on her, but can't stand it being "stuffy". Zach, Oscar, I need to make the cut-out while the window is in the boat, ...
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:39 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Opening Ports installation in existing portlights
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2242
zip bits
Thanks!
I wondered about the zip bits. I have a dremel with a speed control, so maybe that's the way to go. I was also thinking about using a small battery powered circular saw for the long, straight cuts. It has a 4" thin, sharp blade. I'll try both on some scrap plexiglass first.
I wondered about the zip bits. I have a dremel with a speed control, so maybe that's the way to go. I was also thinking about using a small battery powered circular saw for the long, straight cuts. It has a 4" thin, sharp blade. I'll try both on some scrap plexiglass first.
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:04 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Opening Ports installation in existing portlights
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2242
The new ports I have will nearly fill the space in the existing plexiglass. I would think they would add strength by removing most of the crazed plastic. If it doesn't work; I won't lose anything but a little time, and can always remove the ports and glass a solid filler in before re-installing the...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:22 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: thickened epoxy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1126
Based on what I have just read from the manufacturer's website I am not so sure about using Smooth-on in composite structural repairs. The company markets a whole bunch of products and several epoxies but most of them are geared towards mold making. (and yes, bow making) The Smooth-On physical prop...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:32 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: thickened epoxy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1126
Re: thickened epoxy
Hello all, As I get closer to starting the recore project on Whim (Triton #122) I'm trying to walk though the process in my head to make sure I do it right the first time. After reading about other's projects I'm still a little unclear about what is meant by "thickened epoxy" in the follo...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:23 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Opening Ports installation in existing portlights
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2242
Installing a new opening port within an existing plexiglass port (or deadlight?) doesn't sound like a very strong or attractive option, quite frankly, but maybe I am misunderstanding your intentions. That said, it has been done before, with questionable results (as far as I'm concerned, anyway). Th...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:21 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: thickened epoxy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1126
Re: thickened epoxy
Hello all, As I get closer to starting the recore project on Whim (Triton #122) I'm trying to walk though the process in my head to make sure I do it right the first time. After reading about other's projects I'm still a little unclear about what is meant by "thickened epoxy" in the follo...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:58 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Opening Ports installation in existing portlights
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2242
Replacing ports
Thanks Tim,
Way more work than I had in mind. I think I can cut new holes in the existing plexiglass while it is still in place, and install the new opening ports without doing any more than sealing and bolting in. If I mess up, I,m not really hurting anything, as I need to change the ports anyway.
Way more work than I had in mind. I think I can cut new holes in the existing plexiglass while it is still in place, and install the new opening ports without doing any more than sealing and bolting in. If I mess up, I,m not really hurting anything, as I need to change the ports anyway.
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:23 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Triton, area in front of rudder, behind lead.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1148
Re: Triton, area in front of rudder, behind lead.
This area on my triton was weaping before I stripped the bottom and after, so I drilled into it to let it drip out more. Thinking this would let it dry up. It really didn't, so I drilled a couple bigger holes. Long story short, finally found a crack on the side of the bottom of the bilge. Some have...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:02 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Opening Ports installation in existing portlights
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2242
Opening Ports installation in existing portlights
Hi all, my first post on this board. I recently bought 2 Beckson opening ports on closeout. I plan on installing them in my Bristol 24. The existing ports have plastic that is crazed and I planned on replacing them anyway. The new ports are slightly smaller than the existing plexiglass lights. Has a...