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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

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.

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

Nigel Mills has designed and created two brass rubbing strips for mounting aft of the halyard and downhaul cleats on the cabin top of a sailboat. These strips provide a durable and protective surface for the halyard and downhaul lines to run over, preventing damage and wear to the cabin top. The strips are made… Continue reading “Milling Machine Repurposed for Precision Screw Hole Drilling”

Nigel Mills is suggesting the installation of two brass rubbing strips on the cabin top of a sailboat. These rubbing strips would be mounted aft of the halyard and downhaul cleats. The purpose of these strips is to protect the cabin top from damage caused by rope and cleats rubbing against it. By installing the… Continue reading Achieving a Flawless Bull-Nose with a Lathe’s Radius Cutter