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I'd heard that from one of the RMS surveyors that goes to the murray, for hardening stands to reason as you need some form of percussive force on the iron, I'd say that the air pressure would easily...

A couple of things to add, particularly to deck work. When I developed my Pneumatic jerrying iron I was Shipwright to tall ship "James Craig" & had around 2.6 kilometers of deck seam to look out for....

Might take some research, Maybe Sydney Heritage Fleet, or ANMM, also Ian Smith has built a historic 18 and an 10 footer I think, might have some clues. The heritage fleet had a 10 footer in storage....

Hi Kingfisher,
I only use an air chisel attachment for jerrying out pitch, putty or oakum but only as width allows, the jerry iron attachment is simply a piece of file welded to one of the bits that...

Looking great, all the best with the restoration. Regards from Jeff.:2tsup:

The Bosun 23 from Mark Bowdidge looks like a pretty handy & versatile boat, wouldn't mind one myself ,maybe with a lightweight lift off 1/2 cabin/shade. It, although a bit longer seems to fit the...

Great style of boat, well spotted, I might even open the bidding:D

Yes, it has been used with success, regards from Jeff

This one took 22 Million(in yesterdays $) + not including many "man years" of volunteer labour, see it can be done............... with a certain level of tenacity & funding, If the "City of Adelaide"...

Actions speek louder than words....................... if you want it, get it:D:U

Huon Pine Sailing Yacht Hull - eBay, Sailboats, Boats, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 27-Oct-10 23:59:39 AEDST)

how about this?

We're not gunna let team steel forget in a hurry:D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! even though somebody had to sink! Great fun but not to be taken too seriously:;

only one of those names in attendance so far as I'm aware but not competeing, & may have commented(I only represent myself to forums) on the builds.

& yeah it is heaps of fun! Dunno whats held me...

Epoxy was used, raced the next day, battery drills were allowed although one team(not mine) apparently had the full Dewalt set inc' circ saw- heard it but didn't see as was too busy:o, had the jigger...

These are post race, your right we where busy paddling, none of the race as wife & kids were trying to get in & just missed it!

Yes, Team Timber ANMM, regards from Jeff.

NCArcher,
the quick & dirty boat building comp results were as follows
First to Team Sydney Heritage fleet with the clinker ply canoe, Second to Team timber ANMM with the Viking style canoe(Raced...

Thanks for the info, & for stocking & supporting quality materials. All the best in your business from Jeff.:U

Titch,Yeah, boil it, generally Aus standard 2269 exterior in hoop pine will be heaps superior to SE Asian imported BS1088.I've found big never/dry bonds & voids, But of coarse you might be lucky......

26" Plywood Thunderbird Sloop - eBay, Sail, Boats, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 11-Sep-10 06:28:49 AEST)

This has to be a good go..:) for 10$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy it...

LOOKS LIKE PRETTY TERRIFIC FUN, THANKS FOR SHARING FROM jEFF:).

I sold it on ebay, now I gotta get some mallet wood, any leads on ebony/ligninV or alternatives. Regards from Jeff.

My No. 1 rule is to maintain attachment of all fingers!! & eyes ears & lungs...
Is there a rules page?.......... OK I'll search.
All the best from Jeff:wink:

Thanks for the info, I had the feeling that it might be a bit quick, I have access to a woodfast at work but in 30 odd years in timberwork I've only turned timber on a metal lathe & been a bit shy of...

Hi, I aquired this woodlathe a week or so ago, it seems pretty sturdy(about 80+ kg) & has a 1.5 hp motor, runs quiet, the speed control is via a variable single belt drive, I'm not a wood turner but...

Thanks for the advice PAR, not that it really matters but I'll agree on the lam glass but not on the toughened, all the best from Jeff.:)

Tempered glass wont cut, the cutting is done before the toughening process.
All the best from Jeff.