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Making Blocks for Destiny

July 7, 2011

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Jig for making Blocks

Dave and Zeke custom made a series of blocks for the rigging on Destiny. Above is the jig used for gluing up the parts.

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Waiting for the glue to dry.

Making Blocks

The wood is called Padauk and leaves behind bright orange saw dust.  Padauk is water and rot resistant and considered a very stable wood because it does not shrink or split.

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Dave sanding the edges.

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The block is ready for the metal shop.

Making Blocks

Here are the bronze straps made for the blocks. 

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