Cherry is not usually considered a boat building wood. I can imagine it being very pretty on a boat. There are good resources on both coasts, as well...
I imagine something like John did for the Lexan, With clear only above the unit, You could make a short, "summer" sash, and even use insulated glass....
I can get by using just the one....second one is because it's spurs/knickers are in place...first one doesn't have a way to use them anymore....hole...
+ 1 for Boggstool. Good files are not cheap. Boggs really brings them back. I found a big Farriers Rasp while cleaning up an old dump. It is a goner,...
Lenox creates some very fine blades in many types. Does anyone remember "Hack Man" The Muscle Bound promo guy from the 1980's who sawed a locomotive...
1st coat of varnish has dried, been hand-sanded @180 grit....I need to take an old T-shirt to the shop, later...and rub down, wipe off the table and...
Steve, What is the primary voltage of your DC motor controller? If it is 120 volts, it could be a result of the rectifier creating a neutral - ground...
One fly in the ointment...availability.....whereas one can buy a #45 almost every day of the week and have it shipped.....and NOT have to worry about...
Chuck Hill, Thanks for the link to Blackburn Tools. I have that bookmarked and will be reading through while I get my plate cleaned up and thoroughly...