The torture test for our $400, DeWalt DW734 Planer has begun. Eight hours and over 1,500 sq feet later it’s still going strong. And we have not been kind to it. We discovered that once the boards are planed on one side, we can take a 1/8 inch cut on 5 inch wide, damp, red cedar, running two boards side … Read More
Metal Boat Insulation, Dry Exhaust and Auxiliary Power
We can not help but love the folks that are supporting the construction of Seeker. Volunteers like Max all the way from Australia, Gerry with B & H Equipment Specialist, and VMAC of Canada who got us a killer deal on a very high quality multi-function power system, Brandon who drove our VMAC down from Chicago, Blake at Single Source … Read More
Cargo Hold Walls – Furring Strips, Making Studs, Painting, Dewalt Surface Planer
y Dream Big, Work Hard, Stay Focused and Surround Yourself with Good People. And we had a lot of good people in the boat yard this past week. Creative, sharing, hard working, adventurous, friendly, funny, and caring people. Really Good … Read More
Boat Building – NiFe Batteries, Furring Strips, Exhaust and Davit Winch
Many thanks to Max who is up from down under. Max is not just a builder who knows welding and carpentry, but he is a off-shore racing sailor too. And many thanks to you, our patrons. We took Max shopping today for wood working tools. Their is a new miter saw and surface planer at the … Read More
Construction Adhesive Test – 3M 5200, PL Fast Grap, DAP DynaGrip, and more
Wow! I would not have guest Construction Adhesives were this strong. We test 3M 5200, PL Fast Grab, DAP GynaGrip, PL Premium, Solar Seal, and DAP Alex Plus for gluing Cedar to Steel when both are painted with Coal Tar Epoxy.
Taking time to tour the boat and be thankful for your support. We love ya!
Happy Thanksgiving!