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Category Archives: tools

Still Chugging…

November 25, 2015by tsunamiChris 1 Comment

After the fall… I have been taking time to make the build as safe as possible. Here is what I have been working on… Getting the boat back in place […]

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design, jigs, keel, learnings, problems, safety, scaffolding, spinning, strategy, tools, Uncategorized

Building a Bending Jig

August 19, 2014by tsunamiChris 2 Comments

Let’s talk seating for the tsunamiball. The challenge with seating here is to maximize space in the boat and provide seating that can incorporate a 5-point harness. Maximizing space could […]

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design, jigs, routing, templates, tools

The Most Basic Tools for Interior Faring

August 4, 2014by tsunamiChris Leave a comment

After months of thinking through how I would smooth out the inside of the boat as I build up the layers… I am using super basic tools. So far, so […]

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little helpers, tools, Uncategorized

Release the Portholes

March 18, 2014by tsunamiChris Leave a comment

In the process of adding layers to the upper hull, the portholes are covered. To release them, its a quick four step process: Using a long drill bit, drill from […]

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port holes, tools

New Tool: Microplane 2″ Rotary Shaper

October 14, 2013by tsunamiChris Leave a comment

I just received a rotary shaper in the mail. I’ll be using it to clean up the rough cuts on the portholes. Not sure if this is the right tool, […]

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tools

Just blew a drive belt

March 5, 2013by tsunamiChris Leave a comment

Almost done with the initial sanding of hemisphere 1 and now… Waiting for replacement parts. Bummer. Plenty to do besides sanding, so ill just shift gears today. Sun is out […]

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problems, tools

Making a Sanding Station from a Belt Sander

July 21, 2012by tsunamiChris Leave a comment

When I am fitting lap joints that are cut by hand I often need to sand a bumpy cut down to a flat edge. I have been using a sanding […]

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little helpers, sanding, tools

First Glue-up

May 23, 2012by tsunamiChris Leave a comment

It feels like moving backwards, but… it’s time to take all my dry-fit pieces and put them back together again with glue. Well, not glue, but aeromarine epoxy. This stuff […]

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framing, tools

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