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    Strake/runner material

    Depending on your geography a locally sourced hardwood like white oak is a good choice. Rick Lathrop
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    Turn over and installing top ribs

    Richard Lathrop submitted a new resource: Turn over and installing top ribs - Widgeon, top rib, interior Read more about this resource...
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    Turn over and installing top ribs

    The next step was turning over the boat to install the top ribs. I unscrewed the molds from the strongback and flipped the boat over. I left in 3 molds to prevent the sides from bending inwards. I made a master deck crown curve to the 4' 9'' radius called out on the plan. I also made a...
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    People say/write the most amusing statements

    I thought the term was "near drowning" since drowning is considered fatal. I think your quotation is AI generated and we all know how accurate that is. Rick
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    2025 Devlin Snow Goose Thread

    My understanding is that priming also prevents the wood from sucking the epoxy out of your fillets and glass weakening the joint.
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    2025 Devlin Snow Goose Thread

    Baling wire is good for hanging parts if you need to paint or varnish both sides.
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    February workbench

    Dave, That looks similar to the drive shaft straightening tools used by YouTube creators like Keith Fenner at Turnwright. Rick Lathrop
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    February workbench

    Eric, Making lock box cabinets with divided pane glass doors? Rick Lathrop
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    Need feedback on 3D printers- hobby usage

    Dave, I use Fusion360 as well. Rick
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    Ribs, Keelson and bottom

    Richard Lathrop submitted a new resource: Ribs, Keelson and bottom - Widgeon ribs Read more about this resource...
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    Ribs, Keelson and bottom

    After the holidays, I was back working on the boat. Working from the stern forward I installed the remaining ribs. When installing the ribs the rib risers need to be cut to the curve of the hull so the ribs sit square to the hull. If I were to build the boat again lofting the lines and taking...
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    Need feedback on 3D printers- hobby usage

    I have an Ender 3, unless you are using others models on sites like Thingiverse you also need to think about what modeling software you will be using. There is also time to develop models. I am not comfortable with prints taking over 24 hours so I don’t print much. Rick
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    Duckboat Detectives - The latest case

    I was wondering if it had a sail rig as well but using a hook and eye arrangement like you see on early sailing canoes. Rick Lathrop
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    Duckboat Detectives - The latest case

    Steve, Great story. When do you think the boat was built? I posted some sneakbox listings in the seen elsewhere section to keep your detective skills sharp. Rick
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    Sailing sneakbox

    More the competition type. Seller said it was 12' https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1168745551289545/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4e6f1e77-b841-4867-8d71-d87c90ca7c77
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