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gonzo replied to the thread Vertical Grain or Quarter Sawn Douglas fir in specific components.
It's a Wharram. It doesn't matter which way the grain goes.
Jun 7, 2023 at 5:48 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Structured luff jib on a structural furler.
What is the weight of your proposed system compared to an aluminum foil?
Jun 6, 2023 at 3:18 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread Vertical Grain or Quarter Sawn Douglas fir in specific components.
It is when the rings are about perpendicular to the face of the lumber.
Jun 6, 2023 at 9:35 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Structured luff jib on a structural furler.
Adjusting tension with lashing or tackle is not hard. However, if you want the luff to take the tension, instead of the forestay, the...
Jun 6, 2023 at 7:23 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread DIY windows for shanty boat.
Open, close, have screens and waterproof do not go together with simple and unskilled. If by shanty boat you mean to look like it was...
Jun 6, 2023 at 7:19 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Vertical Grain or Quarter Sawn Douglas fir in specific components.
You're overthinking it. It won't make a difference.
Jun 6, 2023 at 7:14 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Laminating two sheets of plywood with layer of Kevlar between.
Instead of dynel on the outside, you could use one the fabrics with a combination of fibers. They make fiberglass with carbon or...
Jun 5, 2023 at 7:20 AM
