Recent content by Richard Lathrop

Steve, I used a hex bit adapter from Lee Valley Tools and a Yankee screwdriver when installing square drive screws on my sneakbox...

I use silicon bronze square drive boatbuilding screws from McFeelys https://www.mcfeelys.com/search/?q=silicon%20bronze%20boat I have never had much luck with Phillips or slotted screws. In the video In the Barnegat Tradition you see Sam Hunt using nails to attach planking.

Capt Bob, What is the pipe out of the rear of the box for? Is the harpin rotted? Looks like it was glassed at one point. Rick

Fyi, all episodes of New Yankee Workshop have been posted on YouTube. Pure nostalgia. @newyankeeworkshop I remember the Normite and Luddite wars on the early internet woodworking forums in the 90s. Rick Lathrop

It appears to be tied to Iowa wanting to end greyhound race simulcasting at casinos. https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/02/04/bill-would-ban-greyhound-race-simulcasts-at-iowa-casinos/

Well that property is in the shadow of the Salem Nuclear Plant aka Artificial Island.

Tundra Swans departing Blackwater NWR on Monday evening. There is footage of it on the friends of Blackwater NWR facebook page. Rick

Just and aside but I would guess that those original plans date from the 1950's. Boat plans from that era seemed to like the Blueprint font style. You can see similar font style in the Chapelle Ranger plans on the site.

Vince, In walking neighborhood most of what fell where loblolly pines,holly trees and landscaping type trees. Rick

19” of snow in coastal Delaware. 58mph wind gusts reported. Lost power on Sunday night, restored around 3pm on Monday. Plows have not come through yet. Trees are down all over so clearing downed trees is slowing plows coming through. Have several trees down on my property so yard cleanup is on...

Bob, Is this the boat that was for sale in Cape May? Rick Lathrop

I just received email from NJ DEP about wild bird disease reporting form.