by fireflypt | May 31, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
Chris is swinging bevels as Leigh cuts out a piece of mahogany for the aft bulwark on Destiny. This Ship Saw is over 100 years old.
by fireflypt | May 31, 2011 | Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized
In the metal shop, Zeke is making spreader fittings and compression bands for Destiny. He is working off of drawings by Dave Griswold and engineering as he builds the rigging parts. Each diameter must be considered individually and the right strength determined in...
by fireflypt | May 26, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
John Zimmer is spending many weeks seamlessly caulking Destiny. He explains that the process is not about strength, but rather about feeling. As John works, his intent is to create a certain tension within the structure of the boat. This feeling of tension...
by fireflypt | May 21, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
Local black locust flitches will be used for frames on the Marie Celine. Pete Rust plans to utilize the curves of the wood grain to match the curves of the frames. This can maximize the strength and integrity of the structure. Black Locust is a great wood for boat...
by fireflypt | May 19, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
