Still Chugging…
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 […]
Category Archives: tools
Building a Bending Jig
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 […]
The Most Basic Tools for Interior Faring
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 […]
Release the Portholes
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 […]
New Tool: Microplane 2″ Rotary Shaper
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, […]
Just blew a drive belt
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 […]
Making a Sanding Station from a Belt Sander
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 […]
First Glue-up
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 […]
