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Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.

Started by wrenchguy, October 07, 2012, 01:05:46 PM

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scottg

knock - me - out!!
Wow thats beautiful~!!

I love African mahogany too!! Its just an outstanding timber. It ages to a rich dark color. Its plenty strong and stable. Its wonderful stuff!
  yours Scott
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wrenchguy

u guys are too nice, as a woodworker for 40 year this was a easy job for me. nothing more than some 5mm luan, 3/4" & 1/2" plywood, 1/4"thick mahogany, wood penetrating epoxy, gorilla glue, airgun & pins, some 1by, white caulk, (no inlay work) welded up a cutwater and made some transom bands (cutwaters.com). one of my sons milled the aluminum fairleader. I've restored a few antique inboard speedboats i.e. chris craft, gar wood and had to start a welding business to make some special parts for these classics.  now, don't ask me todo any plumbing or electrical... it'll leak and the breakers will trip and catch fire.
here are a couple more pics. thanks again.

bird

Yep, I'm still jealous....  you're one hell of a bad ass!
I have to say "bravo" again.
cheers,
bird.
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"Aunt birdie, I think you're the best loser ever!!!!!!"