Interior sanding and epoxy work continues. Temperatures have been cooperating enough - aided by the plastic weather coverings tacked up on the windows - to allow epoxy work.
The band-saw is back in operation with a new capacitor. I'm sure it is just wishful thinking, but the motor seems to be working better than ever. Of course, cleaning the motor and blowing out a
LOT of sawdust probably helped.
Getting the band-saw working meant I had to test it… but just cutting scraps of wood didn't make sense, might as well cut something for
Gardens. Checking the plans, I decided to work on the mast steps (both main and mizzen) and the boomkin mount. So, after figuring out what I needed and checking my wood supply, I cut out the pieces for the boomkin mount. (Photo in the morning as the camera is not available tonight.)
The boomkin mount dry-fitted. The base was cut from a block of laminated Douglas fir using the band-saw and planer to mill it to size. A bench-top sander worked to bevel the top corners. A scroll saw was used to cut the 3/8" meranti ply side pieces. The pin holes are over-sized. They will be filled with epoxy and re-drilled for the pin attaching the boomkin in place. More sanding, epoxy and finish work to do on this component.
Working on these small bits is a nice diversion from the monotony of sanding.
Are these parts wood, or are you making templates to take to a foundry for casting in metal?
ReplyDeleteThe parts are wood and made as described in the plans. The mount will be secured to the starboard cockpit seat (pretty well aft) to anchor the inboard end of the of the boomkin.
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