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  1. Thread: Tom Cat

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    Hi Laurie, Things are coming along beautifully....

    Hi Laurie,
    Things are coming along beautifully. It's been a while since I checked in looks like you are close to splash......terrific.

    Re colour of lines when I built Coquina Ross Lillistone...
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    Thanks for your comments gentlemen. I'm chopping...

    Thanks for your comments gentlemen. I'm chopping mortises for a new bench at the moment so while I'm at it the plane will get a good hammering as well.

    Cheers
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    Thanks for clarifying DW. Hmm interesting more...

    Thanks for clarifying DW.
    Hmm interesting more issues to ponder.
    The blade I'm using is a monster without cap so I'm now leaning towards 45 deg bed and if needed back bevel for tear out as per...
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    Sorry to hear that Stewie. I was hoping to get...

    Sorry to hear that Stewie. I was hoping to get your take on things as I enjoy reading your threads and ideas, but understand.

    Cheers
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    Ian, You do some truly amazing work and thanks...

    Ian,
    You do some truly amazing work and thanks for posting here I appreciate your experience and obvious skill.

    BTW where do I buy one? :U
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    While we debate the merits of various designs and...

    While we debate the merits of various designs and I continue to procrastinate over all aspects I decided to make a radius plane so as to begin another project, a bench stool which I figure I'll need...
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    Thankyou for the comments. I'm narrowing the...

    Thankyou for the comments.

    I'm narrowing the options down.
    1. Jointer length 25" I've been commanded to make a coffee table and just happen to have a stash of Wenge with terrific cathedral grain...
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    Plane making questions

    Hi all,
    I've been away for a few years, you know life got in the way but since retiring I've been able to get back in the shed and attack the roundtoit list.

    This brings me to the oldest item...
  9. Thread: Sofa Table

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    I agree, always look forward to Derek's threads...

    I agree, always look forward to Derek's threads they are so well constructed just like the woodworking.
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    Very nice.. did you make them to store all the...

    Very nice.. did you make them to store all the odd socks :D
  11. Thread: Back to boots!

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    Hi Cliff, No I don't need no domino. Hows the...

    Hi Cliff,
    No I don't need no domino. Hows the boating going?
  12. Thread: Back to boots!

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    Wow that was quick, many thanks

    Wow that was quick, many thanks
  13. Thread: Back to boots!

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    Hi Bob, I saved this post some years ago with...

    Hi Bob,
    I saved this post some years ago with the intention of making one, well things got in the way. I'm back in the shop............but the pics have disappeared so wondering if you wouldn't mind...
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    Great we will be looking forward to the build...

    Great we will be looking forward to the build report. Watching a boat take shape is nearly as much fun as building one.

    Cheers
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    Well that looks like a great spot. Touring the...

    Well that looks like a great spot. Touring the southern NSW coast is still on my to do list.

    Best of luck with the boat hunting I'd suggest one of the designers I listed as ply/epoxy construction...
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    We really need a bit more info on what you plan...

    We really need a bit more info on what you plan to use the boat for but you are in the right place to start looking and learning.

    Regarding designers here are a few to get you started.
    STORER...
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    Correct it is addictive and informative I like...

    Correct it is addictive and informative I like his style.
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    Still trying pics here is the bow below decks ...

    Still trying pics here is the bow below decks

    https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4192/34039963770_e7a871888a_z_d.jpg

    and deck prism
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    Hi Bob Absolutely , we were lucky enough to get...

    Hi Bob
    Absolutely , we were lucky enough to get a guided tour by Peter Christopher a Director of the project including below decks an area not yet open to the public as more safety work is needed....
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    Tour of the City

    Hi all,
    Been a while since I posted and can't remember how to post pics so this is a bit of a test.

    Went on a tour of the City of Adelaide today including below decks the pic is the stern post
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    Explorer 11 I'll try Firefox didn't think of that...

    Explorer 11 I'll try Firefox didn't think of that Thanks Fred
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    Hello Mr Wongo I've been away for a long time and...

    Hello Mr Wongo I've been away for a long time and glad to see you are still making great things. Well if I could see the photos it would help. Did I miss something but I can't find any photo...
  23. Thread: Gwen 12

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    Looks a treat well done and thanks for posting...

    Looks a treat well done and thanks for posting the pics
  24. Thread: Coquina

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    Thanks for the offer Alan, unfortunately be away...

    Thanks for the offer Alan, unfortunately be away this weekend but will give you a yell next week. Been pondering a procedure and think I have come up with a cunning plan.

    BTW been doing some...
  25. Thread: The project

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    Congratulations looks great and trust you enjoy...

    Congratulations looks great and trust you enjoy firing her up
  26. Thread: Coquina

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    And pending the launch some misc

    And pending the launch some misc
  27. Thread: Coquina

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    Final rigging

    Final rigging
  28. Thread: Coquina

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    Deck final

    Deck final
  29. Thread: Coquina

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    Deck trim Mahogany on Huon deck

    Deck trim Mahogany on Huon deck
  30. Thread: Coquina

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    Had a bit of help along the way. You will note...

    Had a bit of help along the way. You will note the deck deposits obviously a critic.
  31. Thread: Coquina

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    OK back to the build after a couple of years it's...

    OK back to the build after a couple of years it's getting hard to remember exactly the sequence of events your honors but here goes.

    Floor Boards after fitting and then final
  32. Thread: Coquina

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    Thanks Alex and Denis, Small problem to overcome...

    Thanks Alex and Denis,
    Small problem to overcome I came across today can't get the centre board into the slot think I've miscalculated the required length. So the board will need to be installed...
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    Bit late Groggy I've not been around for some...

    Bit late Groggy I've not been around for some time and catching up but commiserations a sad time indeed.

    Mike
  34. Thread: Coquina

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    Finally

    Hello all,
    Two years since I last posted can't believe it. Life sort of got in the way of the build but I took the last couple of weeks off work to get things done.
    I've been slack in the photo...
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    Hmm delicate

    Well see I go away for a while and Alan gets out his finest paring tool. :D

    Hows it going mate the progress looks great.
  36. Thread: Coquina

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    Denis, Thanks for the explanation very useful...

    Denis,
    Thanks for the explanation very useful indeed and will save me a lot of experimentation. If you have any pics of the set up I sure would appreciate a gander.

    What type of foam did you use?...
  37. Thread: Coquina

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    Waiting for the Bar Truck hmm hope the esky...

    Waiting for the Bar Truck hmm hope the esky didn't run dry before it got there.

    Thanks for posting Ian I have decided I'll be going next time no matter what!
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    Nothing like a good side track to get you back on...

    Nothing like a good side track to get you back on the straight and narrow. :D
  39. Thread: Coquina

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    Hi Denis yes please I have been pondering the...

    Hi Denis yes please I have been pondering the issue.

    I'm thoroughly annoyed at myself at the moment as some time ago I had hoped to finish the build in time for Hobart but alas work commitments...
  40. Thread: Coquina

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    Hi Alex, Yep sorry we missed as for Coquina well...

    Hi Alex,
    Yep sorry we missed as for Coquina well not a lot to report.

    Made a quick and dirty steam box to bend the floor boards which worked out well. Then lots of trial fitting and I'm oiling...
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    Seasons greetings Alex good to see you back at it.

    Seasons greetings Alex good to see you back at it.
  42. Thread: Coquina

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    Hi Bob, I've not put time lines on any part of...

    Hi Bob,
    I've not put time lines on any part of the build just work on it when I feel like it. I had hoped to launch for summer or at least for the GWBF but it's starting to look doubtful although...
  43. Thread: Coquina

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    Painting

    Update time.......been painting.

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  44. Thread: Tom Cat

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    I had the same question re coatings and varnish...

    I had the same question re coatings and varnish even over epoxy just did'nt seem like a good move so after much reading I've decided to go with Cetol HLS with a teak tint on the beechwood I'm using...
  45. Thread: Coquina

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    Some bling

    Nearly forgot this pic of some bling

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  46. Thread: Coquina

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    I used the cover patterns to hold the planks in...

    I used the cover patterns to hold the planks in alignment during glue up then glued the covers in a second session.

    So here is the result I am very pleased it's nice when a plan comes together,...
  47. Thread: Coquina

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    Stern Deck

    Some time ago about a year in fact I was musing over a faux laid deck here well it's done. First I sprang some lines on ply pattern I decided the cover board should continue the line of the side deck...
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    AJ what about an update

    AJ what about an update
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    Congratulations, is that an open class or did you...

    Congratulations, is that an open class or did you need to comply with measurements.
  50. Thread: Coquina

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    Mast toggles

    The decks were yesterday today I had a go at the mast toggles which is another unusual feature of this design. The idea is two keepers/toggles are mounted under the breasthook against a stop and...
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