tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post677184402944787613..comments2024-03-10T07:03:43.915-04:00Comments on The Log of Spartina: coping, the keys, the testStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-86902690509589981572012-12-29T13:00:44.097-05:002012-12-29T13:00:44.097-05:00Jim,
when it comes to wood work and mast building...Jim,<br /><br />when it comes to wood work and mast building, I would trust you over me any day. When it comes to sails, I'll trust Stuart.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-56849892416291421692012-12-29T12:51:22.546-05:002012-12-29T12:51:22.546-05:00Yes Steve it is. Since it was unstayed I used cle...Yes Steve it is. Since it was unstayed I used clear fir on it. I forget the taper I put in it but it is not very large a diameter and built to Johns plans. It is hollow with three solid blocks at fastening points. I'll mortise a sheave at the top for the halyard when I get to that point. I was concerned but Stuart said it was fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-34301883939731500822012-12-28T13:50:27.557-05:002012-12-28T13:50:27.557-05:00That is interesting, Jim. Is the mast a bird'...That is interesting, Jim. Is the mast a bird's mouth mast? Is it hollow? <br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-27453508114226321112012-12-28T12:47:25.405-05:002012-12-28T12:47:25.405-05:00Interesting. My mizzen mast measured: 1/4 = 5/16 ...Interesting. My mizzen mast measured: 1/4 = 5/16 inch; 2/4=5/8 inch and 3/4= 9/16 inch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-68533061020751274102012-12-28T12:43:49.436-05:002012-12-28T12:43:49.436-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-17639211844132900782012-12-27T17:13:22.115-05:002012-12-27T17:13:22.115-05:00Hey, if you're getting a little bummed because...Hey, if you're getting a little bummed because you're running out of things to paint and varnish, I can help you with that. Just a little trip up to Mathews County and I can show you a boat with all kinds of stuff needing paint and varnish... I even happen to have the keys for it.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950317902951463280noreply@blogger.com