Chopped Melanesia? - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T15:31:17Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/chopped-melanesia?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A166924&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCrossing an ocean... again. …tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2021-07-01:2195841:Comment:2882452021-07-01T21:56:02.897ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
<p>Crossing an ocean... again. This time she'll remain intact; at least that's the idea. Hopefully, the bureaucratically heavy-handed EU don't cause too many problems at the POD.</p>
<p>Crossing an ocean... again. This time she'll remain intact; at least that's the idea. Hopefully, the bureaucratically heavy-handed EU don't cause too many problems at the POD.</p> Ama cross section (upside dow…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2020-04-01:2195841:Comment:1718012020-04-01T23:52:17.952ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
<p>Ama cross section (upside down).</p>
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<p>Ama cross section (upside down).</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4298086104?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br/><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4298086104?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> I am at a loss for the best t…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2020-04-01:2195841:Comment:1715532020-04-01T23:44:44.972ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
<p>I am at a loss for the best technique to both align and compress the Ama halves while holding everything together. Any ideas?</p>
<p>As all the glue and added wood will be internal, I’m not quite sure how to go about it.</p>
<p>I am at a loss for the best technique to both align and compress the Ama halves while holding everything together. Any ideas?</p>
<p>As all the glue and added wood will be internal, I’m not quite sure how to go about it.</p> The canoe is coming back toge…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2020-04-01:2195841:Comment:1718002020-04-01T23:12:10.693ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4297857282?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"></a>The canoe is coming back together, but it is no longer an elegant craft. Here is how I am compressing the pieces to get an end-to-end join. This how I’m marking the correct positions for the butt blocks.…</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4297857282?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>The canoe is coming back together, but it is no longer an elegant craft. Here is how I am compressing the pieces to get an end-to-end join. This how I’m marking the correct positions for the butt blocks.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4297927457?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4297927457?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="721" class="align-center" style="padding: 5px;"/></a></p> On the left you can see the p…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-05-13:2195841:Comment:1671442019-05-13T03:28:32.242ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
<p>On the left you can see the partially completed plywood ama. I had to design it around my available materials. It, too, required a cut.</p>
<p>On the left you can see the partially completed plywood ama. I had to design it around my available materials. It, too, required a cut.</p> I will have to put some thoug…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-05-13:2195841:Comment:1673972019-05-13T03:18:49.703ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
<p>I will have to put some thought into the bulkheads. In my haste, I did not take enough care and preparation to make straight cuts, and the cut line varies by as much as 8mm from rail to center joint. As a result I may need to trim some material to get an exact fit suitable for bulkheads. However, the slightly irregular cut may be stronger if I don’t join the hull pieces with a bulkhead, and stick to the original method of joining the plywood end-to-end with overlapping. I’ll try to add a…</p>
<p>I will have to put some thought into the bulkheads. In my haste, I did not take enough care and preparation to make straight cuts, and the cut line varies by as much as 8mm from rail to center joint. As a result I may need to trim some material to get an exact fit suitable for bulkheads. However, the slightly irregular cut may be stronger if I don’t join the hull pieces with a bulkhead, and stick to the original method of joining the plywood end-to-end with overlapping. I’ll try to add a couple pictures of the aftermath.</p>
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<p></p> Divide the canoe with a bulkh…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-05-12:2195841:Comment:1673942019-05-12T17:42:49.479ZRogerio Martinhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerioMartin
<p>Divide the canoe with a bulkhead to each side. You will have to create this bulkhead. Maybe in the middle of the bank? works well, ends up reinforcing the boat.</p>
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<p>Divide the canoe with a bulkhead to each side. You will have to create this bulkhead. Maybe in the middle of the bank? works well, ends up reinforcing the boat.</p>
<p></p> I’ve just had the movers’ age…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-04-27:2195841:Comment:1669922019-04-27T01:17:19.273ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
I’ve just had the movers’ agent come for a survey of the house, and the canoe has to be cut twice, to allow for a maximum of 84 inches per piece (standard crate internal height is 86.5 inches; 84 inches allows proper padding/protection). I foresee some full-length stringers being added after reassembly.
I’ve just had the movers’ agent come for a survey of the house, and the canoe has to be cut twice, to allow for a maximum of 84 inches per piece (standard crate internal height is 86.5 inches; 84 inches allows proper padding/protection). I foresee some full-length stringers being added after reassembly. Good idea. You could always…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-04-25:2195841:Comment:1668232019-04-25T09:11:00.280ZRobert Hugheshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RobertHughes
<p>Good idea. You could always screw temporary full bulkheads to the frames for while it's in transit, that way you could get away with very narrow frames...</p>
<p>All the best</p>
<p>Rob</p>
<p>Good idea. You could always screw temporary full bulkheads to the frames for while it's in transit, that way you could get away with very narrow frames...</p>
<p>All the best</p>
<p>Rob</p> I’m not keen on the nesting d…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-04-25:2195841:Comment:1669272019-04-25T08:49:34.786ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
I’m not keen on the nesting dinghy style for a canoe hull, but I didn’t think about permanently reattaching and strengthening using the same idea. I think I might go with a bulkhead frame, rather than solid bulkheads to keep the weight down. Cheers for the ideas!<br />
Nate
I’m not keen on the nesting dinghy style for a canoe hull, but I didn’t think about permanently reattaching and strengthening using the same idea. I think I might go with a bulkhead frame, rather than solid bulkheads to keep the weight down. Cheers for the ideas!<br />
Nate