Friday, October 13, 2017

hand forged hardware.

I received a hasp, hinges, handles and nails from blacksmith Bob Patrick, to fit on the oak Viking chest I started last week. Now it's up to me to finish the chest and take photos for a summer class.

Today I have high school students only, as my middle school and elementary school students are off and recovering from their camping trip. Teachers, too, are recovering with a day off.

I am studying the use of a router to cut scarf joints in plywood, in preparation for building Bevins skiffs. The material comes in 8 foot lengths, and 12 foot is required.

The photo shows the array of hand forged hardware items I received in yesterday's mail.

Make, fix, create, and extend to others the opportunity to learn lifewise.
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3 comments:

  1. Sylvain10:35 AM

    If you have one, Boat builders generally use an electric plane for scarf joints in plywood:
    http://lumberjocks.com/shipwright/blog/25384
    Sylvain

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  2. Jonas Jensen11:44 AM

    Hi Doug
    The Bevins skiff project has long been on my wish list.
    I think it makes for a fantastic project with children or families.

    Brgds
    Jonas

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  3. Doug Stowe12:22 PM

    Thanks Sylvain, for the link.I can make a simple router jig to guide the cutting that I hope will take a bit less skill.

    Jonas, I hope you get to build one. Living where you do, the materials will be easy to come by. And what could be better than building a boat with your kids? Maybe building two.

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