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5th January 2019, 01:37 PM
Thread: Cutting parallel curve
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Cutting parallel curve
I have a curved length of timber and the template to make that.
Is there a simple way to duplicate that curve on the opposite side to make a consistent width of 19mm for the full length ?
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17th March 2012, 07:06 PM
Thread: Photos please - Hartley Vixen 20 Cruiser
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Photos please - Hartley Vixen 20 Cruiser
Does anyone out there have any photos of the HARTLEY VIXEN 20 CRUISER ?
I am hoping someone has built one or owns one.
The Hartley web site only has a sketch...
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5th March 2012, 09:26 PM
Thread: Researching history of an old SA boat
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Researching history of an old SA boat
Rob,
If you are still on the Forum... you could take a look at
http://www.boatregister.net/Builders_SouthAustralia_2011.htm
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Builders
McFARLANE, A. Jack built at least 50+ boats.... ones... -
5th March 2012, 09:03 PM
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BOAT HISTORY - Who made What, When & Where
If you have an interest in old boats built in Australia and New Zealand these links will be of interest to historical buffs. An extra bonus if you are looking at acquiring an historical vessel....
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31st August 2010, 10:15 PM
Thread: A new Hartley TS16
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Daddles, so cheap that I have a few spare sets...
Daddles, so cheap that I have a few spare sets for different sizes.... well maybe the real reason was I couldn't decide which one to build next... until the good wife said bigger is better.......
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14th October 2009, 06:07 PM
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Probably if anyone in S.A is looking for a good...
Probably if anyone in S.A is looking for a good supplier of ply - for the few projects I have done I always source my (HOOP) ply from:
Australian Timbers Ph: (08) 8332 2666
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1st October 2009, 05:44 PM
Thread: hartley vixen deck repairs
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I have started, albeit slowly, building a modern...
I have started, albeit slowly, building a modern Vixen 17 (stretched to 18') the plans call for 2 layers of 6mm ply for the hull.....
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30th September 2009, 09:28 PM
Thread: hartley vixen deck repairs
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115 HP would make the old girl get along...
115 HP would make the old girl get along nicely.... then again being a super careful and always prepared for the worst case scenario .... at least having 2 x 50 would provide wonderful backup should...
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28th September 2009, 07:02 PM
Thread: hartley vixen deck repairs
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I have a love for Tasmanian Oak, lovely to work...
I have a love for Tasmanian Oak, lovely to work with and not too pricey.
Marine ply, say 6mm would be the way I go for the top of the deck. Using solid timber could be more of a problem re movement... -
28th September 2009, 06:07 PM
Thread: hartley vixen deck repairs
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Hi Aussietrueblue, Congratulations on a fine...
Hi Aussietrueblue,
Congratulations on a fine selection of a design..... just a shame the rot has set into parts of it...
As for the side deck, from what I gather of your posting you want to... -
23rd September 2009, 12:47 PM
Thread: WC2000 Protractor needed
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WC2000 Protractor needed
Does anyone have a spare protractor for a WC2000 ?
A mate bought a demo model when Triton went under and after unpacking it the triangle protractor was missing..... HE IS DESPERATE to fine one... -
14th August 2009, 07:10 PM
Thread: Triton news from horses mouth
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From a UK Woodworking Business 6th July 2009...
From a UK Woodworking Business
6th July 2009 - Good news about Triton!
Great news!!
Triton Superjaws and Multi-stands are now being manufactured again.
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14th August 2009, 07:09 PM
Thread: Who now owns Triton?
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From a UK woodworking business 6th July...
From a UK woodworking business
6th July 2009 - Good news about Triton!
Great news!!
Triton Superjaws and Multi-stands are now being manufactured again. -
14th August 2009, 07:05 PM
Thread: Triton news from horses mouth
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Our prayers have been answered.......
The latest intelligence is that GCI in Melbourne have already started production of most of the original TRITON gear (..... it should be appearing in stores in the next few weeks....)
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10th August 2009, 08:42 PM
Thread: Calling all Hartley boat owners
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G'day gentlemen and any ladies reading, Re...
G'day gentlemen and any ladies reading,
Re Hartley Service etc.... sadly Richard HARTLEY passed away many, many years ago.
I had great success with queries some maybe 5 years ago and corresponded... -
25th July 2009, 10:59 AM
Thread: WC2000 & Saw mounting hardware
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Thanks Ray.... Have sent email to you........
Thanks Ray.... Have sent email to you..... exactly what he needs to keep the wife off his back.....
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24th July 2009, 09:30 PM
Thread: WC2000 & Saw mounting hardware
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WC2000 & Saw mounting hardware
A poor mate bought a WC2000 and large circular saw about the same time of the demise of the brand......
He now needs the bag of fittings so he can actually fit the saw to the table
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21st July 2009, 07:19 PM
Thread: Triton Accessories & Spare Parts
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Hey Eagle Are you back home again from your...
Hey Eagle
Are you back home again from your travels?
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9th July 2009, 08:43 PM
Thread: Triton Accessories & Spare Parts
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Welcome back Eagle.... I think a few of my...
Welcome back Eagle.... I think a few of my desperate mates here in Adelaide should have made contact now to help clear some of the shelves in your shed :2tsup:
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26th May 2009, 05:26 PM
Thread: Triton Accessories & Spare Parts
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Now that Eagle has all the goodies secreted (or...
Now that Eagle has all the goodies secreted (or thereabouts) in W.A.
What are the contact details please.... ? and is there a stock list of what is/will be available.......
Ebay
Website
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1st May 2009, 09:33 PM
Thread: Triton Accessories & Spare Parts
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Fingers crossed... have a couple of mates...
Fingers crossed... have a couple of mates desperate for some parts.... have emailed the Ebay link
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21st March 2009, 09:29 PM
Thread: 30% off TRITON - Sth Australia
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PS Apparently the new Bunnies store at Port Rd...
PS
Apparently the new Bunnies store at Port Rd Woodville (SA) still have a couple of the smaller routers going for about $115.00 -
21st March 2009, 09:13 PM
Thread: 30% off TRITON - Sth Australia
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30% off TRITON - Sth Australia
I was in the STRATCO Big Shed at St Agnes north-east of Adelaide today :D
They have all their remaining TRITON items on sale at 30% off. Not a huge range but do have several things there incl.... -
20th March 2009, 10:19 PM
Thread: Wooden caravans - 1950/60's round style
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Thanks guys. And yes, I don't intend to use a...
Thanks guys.
And yes, I don't intend to use a timber chassis.... if I do go ahead would probably find one from a van that has come to a miserable end.
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20th March 2009, 09:13 PM
Thread: Wooden caravans - 1950/60's round style
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Wooden caravans - 1950/60's round style
Has anyone experience or thoughts on building old style wooden caravans?
A bit of 'retro' keeps coming to mind - namely find a chassis somewhere and build an original wooden caravan... you know... -
17th March 2009, 10:35 PM
Thread: Hartley powerboat
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It seems the publisher was a little hesitant to...
It seems the publisher was a little hesitant to include publication dates !
The newest, and undated, book does not mention the Vamp, only the various versions of the VIXEN..... I would be... -
14th March 2009, 04:47 PM
Thread: Massive Triton Sale on eBay (by me)
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Hey Knock on Wood Bargains yes but will you try...
Hey Knock on Wood
Bargains yes but will you try to discourage anyone bidding please!
I keep getting knocked off top spots by those bargain hunters.... it just isn't fair and I have to keep... -
31st January 2009, 02:27 PM
Thread: Hartley powerboat
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Congratulations Vern for getting to the next...
Congratulations Vern for getting to the next stage :2tsup:
I reckon if you paint the deck black also you could name her 'Stealth Boat' and sneak up on the fish at night :doh: -
31st January 2009, 12:33 PM
Thread: Hartley powerboat
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Thanks Vern That was interesting.... the plans I...
Thanks Vern
That was interesting.... the plans I have here for the 17' has a beam of 7'9"
A bit of variance over the years, probably with the rationalisation of the number of plans etc. I see the... -
25th January 2009, 10:45 AM
Thread: 'Stringers' in old style boats
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PAR After your disection of things I will stay...
PAR
After your disection of things I will stay with the tried and true formula and definitely stick with the alloted stringer setup. After all, unless one is a pro at these things, why meddle! ... -
24th January 2009, 10:09 PM
Thread: 'Stringers' in old style boats
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Mike, I also like your thoughts - the idea of...
Mike,
I also like your thoughts - the idea of them maintaining a balance of each side during construction. I can understand that concept and being a generally over cautious person would worry about... -
24th January 2009, 10:03 PM
Thread: 'Stringers' in old style boats
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PAR Now that was a 'mouthful' to read :) ...
PAR
Now that was a 'mouthful' to read :)
Being a Hartley design lover I have tended to keep fairly to the original plans including nails, screws and the like on the last one. It took me a while... -
24th January 2009, 01:36 PM
Thread: Hartley powerboat
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Vern, A quick little query..... what is the...
Vern,
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24th January 2009, 01:19 PM
Thread: 'Stringers' in old style boats
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'Stringers' in old style boats
Would someone like to comment on the original purpose for the use of 'stringers' in the old style construction of sheet ply on frame boat building?
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23rd January 2009, 04:48 PM
Thread: Hartley Vixen 17
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TDA Welcome to the Hartley Lovers Family...
TDA
Welcome to the Hartley Lovers Family :rolleyes:
Nice to hear what you are up to on that one..... any photos that you may be able to share with us?
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14th January 2009, 12:04 AM
Thread: Hartley Vixen 17
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You're not alone with things going out of 'wack'...
You're not alone with things going out of 'wack' - I understand totally.
Just sent the daughter back to Tassie this morning after a Christmas visit..... I had hoped to pop down next month for the... -
13th January 2009, 01:46 PM
Thread: Hartley Vixen 17
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Hey Vern, About time that old girl was in the...
Hey Vern,
About time that old girl was in the water! -
12th January 2009, 08:46 PM
Thread: Hartley Vixen 17
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Ric IMHO the Vixen 17 is one of the best looking...
Ric
IMHO the Vixen 17 is one of the best looking craft ever designed and great at sea.
Currently have the frames etc prepared for construction, although will be stretching it to 18'. Sadly the... -
7th January 2009, 09:05 PM
Thread: 18' (5.5m) Sail boat - Which one?
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DADDLES are you there? Save me! I'm thinking of...
DADDLES are you there?
Save me!
I'm thinking of going back to plan B with the 15' SCAMP :o -
31st December 2008, 03:22 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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FINGERS CROSSED Eagle! Still have more things to...
FINGERS CROSSED Eagle!
Still have more things to get next year..... was looking around locally the other day as I wanted to pick up a set of Super Jaws - but many shelves are empty at the moment :C -
29th December 2008, 07:42 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Come on guys..... any update on a sale or...
Come on guys..... any update on a sale or whatever on Triton (GMC) ???
One of my little birds suggested things could be back to normal by February 2009 - whatever normal is for GMC......
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23rd September 2008, 11:23 PM
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Well I certainly hope that they put Gordon back...
Well I certainly hope that they put Gordon back into the role he had !
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23rd August 2008, 07:12 PM
Thread: TRITON In-Store Workshops (Stratco)
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Hey, I couldn't help but smile either when I saw...
Hey, I couldn't help but smile either when I saw the 15% RYOBI discount bit in the catalogue :D
And it was in very large type compared to the rest of the page !!! -
23rd August 2008, 10:35 AM
Thread: TRITON In-Store Workshops (Stratco)
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TRITON In-Store Workshops (Stratco)
A ray of hope :?
Just in the letter-box here in Adelaide -
TRITON in-store workshops at STRATCO
* St Agnes Sat 23 August
* Gepps Cross Sat 30 August
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5th August 2008, 11:34 PM
Thread: Woo Hoo got my yellowtail plan today
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Hey Daddles, I'm back in the wonderful wired...
Hey Daddles,
I'm back in the wonderful wired world of the web..... and life in general.....
What have I missed in the last few weeks - a succinct briefing would save me lots of search and read... -
5th August 2008, 11:22 PM
Thread: End of an era
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Stuart..... I just want one of those router bit...
Stuart..... I just want one of those router bit display cases, and a big moulder/thicknesser..... have just about everything else :wink:
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5th August 2008, 11:17 PM
Thread: End of an era
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Dear Eagle A bit disappointed from your quote of...
Dear Eagle
A bit disappointed from your quote of 8th July 08 (or thereabouts) in reference to the factory.........
its not going anywhere mate.......
First I was so disappointed to hear that... -
3rd July 2008, 06:23 PM
Thread: Super Cheap Triton Tools!!!!
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First time I wish I lived in Melbourne, well for...
First time I wish I lived in Melbourne, well for a day or two anyway :((
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21st June 2008, 07:42 PM
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PAR I like your thinking outside the square........
PAR
I like your thinking outside the square..... sad thing this way at the moment is a distinct lack of water :(, plenty of sun though.
Steam power.....has been around a long, long time.... great... -
21st June 2008, 06:31 PM
Thread: info on David Payne Yellowtail
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Richard you didn't specify which Christmas she...
Richard you didn't specify which Christmas she will be floating by !
By the way just had that oregon dropped off.... looks good to me...but then again I wouldn't really know.....
Just about to...