This content is about a process for preparing a wooden surface for coating or painting. The first step is to make sure that all hardware mounting holes are in place and that the surface is free from defects. Next, all bare wood should be coated with unthickened epoxy to protect it from moisture and provide… Continue reading Looking Ahead from the Cockpit
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Lathe-mounted Rubbing Strips of Rough Shape
The author is expressing admiration for their nephew Nigel, who has skills as a metalworker and engineer. Nigel has made some brass rubbing strips for the aft of the halyard and downhaul cleats on a cabin top. The brass stock used came from Johnny’s stash and Nigel used a bench-top sander before rounding the two… Continue reading Lathe-mounted Rubbing Strips of Rough Shape
Rapidly Cutting Brass in Flight.
Nigel Mills has created two brass rubbing strips that can be used to mount aft of the halyard and downhaul cleats on a boat’s cabin top. These strips serve as a protective barrier for the cabin top against rope friction and wear, as well as add an aesthetic element to the boat’s appearance. Mills fashioned… Continue reading Rapidly Cutting Brass in Flight.
Bernie Slough from LL76b Clifton Channel
On July 27, 2017, the writer of Luna Log, entry #76 embarked on a voyage along the lower Columbia River by sail and oar in a 12′ cruising dinghy termed as “LUNA”. The dinghy was designed by magazine project advisor John Welsford and is referred to as a SCAMP. The journey took a total of… Continue reading Bernie Slough from LL76b Clifton Channel
Improving Accuracy in the Build
Nigel Mills, a sailor, developed two brass rubbing strips for mounting aft of the halyard and downhaul cleats on a cabin top. These strips serve as a protective barrier, preventing damage to the cabin top during times of heavy use. During sailing, the cabin top is a heavily used area. The halyards and downhauls, used… Continue reading Improving Accuracy in the Build