Monthly Archives: December 2011

First frame off CNC router

The first frame was cut out today! We spent a few hours programming the Biesseworks software so that the offsets could be entered for the frame, and the machine did the rest. The complete frame 5 was cut, notches and … Continue reading

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Plywood Rack

When do I start counting the hours? Is the preparation to building part of the building too? Today I built a rack to store sheets of plywood. I have heard stories of having the sheets stacked, and the one that … Continue reading

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Materials arriving

Resin and cloth have arrived. Timber will be ready next week. I have just arrived home with a huge box full of screws – over 11 thousand!

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Timber with Tools

I have had quotes in from timber suppliers from Brisbane, but thought I had better check my local suppliers, too. There is a plywood factory just north of Grafton, but they do not manufacture marine ply. Pity that, as they … Continue reading

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