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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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Plans Arrive

I was so anxious, waiting, waiting, waiting for the plans. Finally they arrived. A large envelope with the A3 plans and an A4 instruction booklet. Also there is a CD with photos and a DVD. The CD was pretty scratched, … Continue reading

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Waiting for the plans….

Decision made…. plans are paid for…. they’re in the mail. Now looking at the material list and getting in quotes from suppliers.

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Rolling a Hull

I went and helped Mick in Brisbane to roll his second hull, and get it lined up so that construction could continue. When the boat is just hulls, it looks like a couple of big canoes. Suddenly, turned over, and … Continue reading

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