Regarding the cause of the holes...one was dropping a screwdriver of the seat (8-10 inches). The other was after the launching, and I don't know how it...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 23, 2008 10:21 pm
Does anyone know why Platt preferred the 8" blade? Was it cost? Or was it something to do with ripping long, thin sticks? What do you do with a dull blade?...
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Roland Deschain
rueffingkidding
Mar 24, 2008 10:31 am
Since the recommendation for the 8 in. blade was in the same conversation where Platt recommended borrowing a table saw in exchange for that blade when the...
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John Scott
flyscott06
Mar 24, 2008 2:17 pm
IN reference to platt's 8" blade takes less power to cut than a 10".Saw motor& blade will run much cooler,cutting down on saw wobble. If blade is run at proper...
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rueffingkidding
Mar 24, 2008 11:25 pm
I stand corrected. Thank you. -Roland...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 25, 2008 12:17 am
For those of us who don't know these things, what kind of saw DOES handle ripping with a 10" blade? Is this measured in horsepower? --Elliot From:...
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John Scott
flyscott06
Mar 25, 2008 1:47 pm
Go to any supply store or on line and look at 10 inch saws that would give you some idea what to look for.You will be in the 2HP PLUS range.and big dollars....
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 25, 2008 6:14 pm
Thanks for the pointer. I assume you meant either 2 HP, or 10 inch, not “ten hp”. My radial arm saw of 2 ¾ HP has been handling the 10” blades ok. But...
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John Scott
flyscott06
Mar 25, 2008 8:38 pm
10" is correct.Would be nice to find a 10hp for under 100$.would have a problem lifting it. As for blades, i,m always looking for blades that are on sale. In...
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Roland Deschain
rueffingkidding
Mar 28, 2008 11:09 am
John: After more research I was unable to locate with any 8" non-carbide hollow ground blades (short of having Forrest make up a custom at mega-$$$) I did...
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bschless@...
bschless
Mar 28, 2008 2:03 pm
I've been out of town and unable to add to this discussion about blades. But I just returned and have to add my two bits. I went all over looking for the...
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rueffingkidding
Mar 29, 2008 12:10 am
For those using a table saw that can reliably cut through 2" dimensional lumber with a 7" or 7-1/4" blade, I actually was able to find more than one hollow...
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AUGUST HAHN
august_hahn
Mar 29, 2008 8:44 am
Speaking of blades any suggestions for cutting alumium 6061 T6 tuping ? ... From: "bschless@..." <bschless@...> To: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com...
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bschless
Mar 29, 2008 9:15 pm
Around 1950 my father, a young Princeton architecture graduate, set up shop in the Adirondacks to make "modern" furniture. His first purchase was a Shopsmith,...
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.Randy Powell
rpspiritwaters
Mar 30, 2008 2:38 pm
We use a Forrest Blade for cutting Alum. it isn't"t in front of me not at the shop right now, but it works great, I cut alum on my mitre saw most negative hook...
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rpspiritwaters
Mar 30, 2008 2:49 pm
... grade ... smaller ... for ... widths. ... transoms, ... grade would ... know) that ... in ... Nohas Marine at www.nahasmarine.com will cut and mail small...
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sanford count
sanfordcount
Mar 30, 2008 5:13 pm
I bought a Shopsmith in about 1959 and used it for many things, furniture, toy samples etc. for many years. When we moved to a retirement community in 2005...
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Jamie Hill
jamierhill
Mar 30, 2008 8:24 pm
Nice stories guys, thanks for sharing. Jamie From: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sanford count Sent:...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 31, 2008 1:34 am
Thanks for the offer. Beau Schless referred me to Boulter Plywood in Somerville, MA, which is within driving distance from me. http://www.boulterplywood.com/...
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bschless
Mar 31, 2008 11:44 am
I have a beautiful piece of marine left from the piece I used to cut my 10's my transom. What are the dimensions for the 14's transom? Beau Schless ...
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bschless
Mar 31, 2008 12:13 pm
Eliot, where do you live? I may have enough for your transom (I'm in Sudbury) Beau Schless President/CEO NOTEbookS Library Automation Systems Celebrating 15...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 31, 2008 12:27 pm
Thanks, but I'm all set. I went to Boulter in Somerville on your recommendation. From: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com] ...
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lae52
Mar 31, 2008 1:43 pm
August, When I built boats in England, we used to use a circular saw with a carbide blade to cut 1/4" 6061 alu plate. We would prelube the cut line with a...
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jamie hill
jamierhill
Mar 31, 2008 2:32 pm
I've used carbide blades as well, good advice. Jamie lae52 <lae52@...> wrote: August, When I built boats in England, we used to use a circular saw with a...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 31, 2008 5:49 pm
So I'm still looking for a suitable replacement for the Sears hollow ground combination blade. In doing my search, hollow ground blades seem to be getting...
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jud1929
Apr 11, 2008 5:55 pm
Hello all, I am a member of club, the Ancient Mariners, that is building a Classic 12. We have access to a woodworking shop at our condo.The shop is a huge,...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Apr 11, 2008 6:23 pm
Hi Jud1929, I am in the process of building a Classic 14, and had built an Arrow 14 a few years ago. When you glue the ribs to the gunwales, you *must* clean...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Apr 11, 2008 7:46 pm
I will express my opinion this way... I built the ARROW-14, using Platt's kit, containing his two part epoxy that comes with kit. I opted to get as many ribs...
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bschless
Apr 11, 2008 10:43 pm
Amen on excess glue! Been rowing my 10' classic on the Concohd River, (MA) and it rows true. Now a silly question.. Has anyone evah mounted oar locks forwahd...
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bschless
Apr 14, 2008 6:53 pm
I'm surprised by how strong the joints are on my 10' classic. I've been out a couple of times, and now have complete confidence that my "clean" joints are...
