... Actually it tells you nothing of the kind, unless you're simplistic. To make that comparison, first you'd need to specify how many kilos of steel were in...
If memory serves me, they ran it thru a "3 roller" set which bent it "reverse camber" as it came off the roll. The result was a perfectly flat sheet, although...
Gordon, It conforms to the floor and such while it is in a big sheet and you aren't trying to match a set of edges. Then you realize that if it has any bend...
Global steel prices have fluctuated wildly over the last 8 years ... From around 400$/ton to 1200$/ton ... where the quantities we need to buy for steel hulls...
I remember seeing a design for a 30 footer with 4,000 lbs of framing and 1/8th inch plate. I was once asked to plate a Weston Farmer tahiti ketch in...
Friends have bought the 1 1/4 inch aluminium sch 40 pipe with the slot in it from Forsyth. 25% is probably OK , but stronger gives you better anti corrosion in...
I've never had that problem or heard of any of my clients having it, but I guess there is a first time for everything.Having worked on rolls in the past, it...
Martin, who in Montreal has the 40' length of 3/16 plate I will see if I can get it from there. Thank you, James Pronk ... lenght of 3/16 plate, here in the...
Very observant post Forgive me if im the one mistaken but you mention your quote for the 38' Colvin comes to 12kAUD What was the total weight of the steel your...
I've considered several wood designs as a larger build but I've always had a streak in me that would want to try something different. I have experience in...
Hi Welcome to the group. While this group is v ery active and has lots of experience in sailing, boat building and cruising the subjects of gaff rigs and...
Dear Brent and all others, I beleve I read in Brents book about a modified Danforth annchor, what size{weight} would be rite for a 26' er? Also, how...
- after a discussion with a friend, explaning her the fonctioning of the composting toilet, she concluded that it cannot be used by woman because of the urine...
... My wife uses ours every day. A number of women that I've met on other boats, including a woman who has been using one for over 30 years, both on her farm...
What have you guys (Brent?) done to seal the glass to the pilothouse? Used Brent's standard method with 6mm neoprene? Or are you relying totally on the...
well i was reading some old posts about the engine vibrations, mainly concerning the exhaust pipe and was wondering what the current solution to this is (dry...
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Given the resourcefulness of this list and the DIY mentality I'm curious how members judge their battery charge state. Of course the easiest way would be to...
... You've pretty much covered the range, in my opinion. I use a sensitive reduced-scale voltmeter and have years of practice at understanding what I'm seeing...
dear ? to start at the beginning the exhaust pipe is not vibrating unless you start the engine - changing engine mounts is a big deal for little results . you...
I tried silicone hose on my air cooled diesel. At 3/4 throttle it worked but burned at full throttle. It was right at the head. If it had been a couple of feet...
22 lb would work, altho there would be no harm in using a 35 pounder. For a copy of my book, please send $20 plus $7 for US postage, to 3798 Laurel Dr, Royston...
Cheapie digital voltmeter permanently hooked up works well. Don't forget to turn it off after checking your battery. The readings get wild when the battery in...
When my Chinese "Mao's Revenge " generator wouldn't start I hooked a 120 volt plug to the output of my alternator welder, and it ran the angle grinder just...
I worked at a yacht charter company last summer as a "light mechanic" and this involved prepping and checking all boat systems after each charter. The boats...
... Another option is to hook up that DVM permanently, with 12v from the main batteries regulated down to whatever the meter requires for a power supply. I'm a...
