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Dave Richards
04-03-2004, 9:23 PM
Not much has changed since the last report but I thought I'd post a few detail shots. I have added the ash trim pieces to the tops of the transoms. They are glued and nailed with bronze hold-fast nails. I also added some walnut trim pieces to the tops of the uprights of the stand.
http://www.woodshopphotos.com/albums/Dave-R1s-Album/cradlebow.sized.jpg
http://www.woodshopphotos.com/albums/Dave-R1s-Album/cradlestern.sized.jpg
http://www.woodshopphotos.com/albums/Dave-R1s-Album/standtop2.sized.jpg
A few little spots to sand and I'm ready to start with the paint and poly.
Thanks for looking.
John Miliunas
04-03-2004, 10:57 PM
Very nice touches there, David! The detail you're putting into it is exquisite! Can't wait to see the final product! :cool:
Glenn Clabo
04-04-2004, 8:22 AM
Ya...ya...ya...it's awesome...but when are you going to have it done...AND the little bumbino in it? :D
Todd Burch
04-04-2004, 8:55 AM
Dave, let's have a shot (loose nails) of those bronze nails you mentioned. Are they a marine thing? Is the head decorative?
Dave Richards
04-04-2004, 9:52 AM
Thanks guys.
Glenn, what's the rush? ;) Actually, I just came in from applying the first coat of poly to cradle and stand. I might just get it finished before baby comes.
Todd, I'll take a shot of those nails in a few minutes. The heads are flat--not decorative. They are typically a marine product and are available from places like Hamilton Marine and Woodenboat.org.
Robert Goodwin
04-05-2004, 11:50 AM
I really like how you mixed the woods in the stand and cradle. Great work. Looking foreward to seeing the finished product.
Rob
Dave Richards
04-05-2004, 12:03 PM
Thanks Rob. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished as well.
FWIW, the pink wood on the stand is Lyptus. I added the walnut as a tie in to the cradle. I thought there should be some walnut since there is on the boat itself but I didn't want a huge piece of it. The stand looks heavy enough as it is. I thought walnut would make it a bit imposing.
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