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Jumat, 11 November 2016

Gypsy Rose More Before After Photos

We have had four months of sanding, scraping, rebuilding, repairing, coloring, oiling wood, varnishing, polishing brass, fiber-glassing,  replacing parts and rigging, and cleaning.Now, Its time to set the mast and put her in the water.Are we happy?You Bet!
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Some of you asked for more photos . . .There are still a lot of little jobs to do.Finishing up the port hole windows&Replacing all the rigging  (ropes to all you non-sailors).Sailboats have what seems like miles of different ropes and each one has a job to do.This boat has been sitting for so long that all of hers were rotten. Were almost on the water.Hopefully my next post will be lake photos.Please leave a comment, I read them all.Steve
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Sabtu, 16 Juli 2016

Whirligig Alligator

Christmas time is coming, so Im back in the workshop.Sorry that Ive been achoice so long,but life happens and blogging has to take second place.
This is my gift to my two granddaughters. Their Mom fixed them both a great garden space for next spring and hopefully my gift will keep the birds from eating their garden seed.The alligators body/legs, propeller blades and palm tree are 1/8" plywood. The jaws and tail are 3/4" pine
The propeller shaft is a 5/16" X 6" bolt.  
The shaft then runs through the red block.  
Inside the red block I have mounted 2 skateboard ball bearings
 that the shaft runs through.  
With the shaft mounted in bearings,
this baby spins like a top when out in a good breeze.As the propeller spins the jaws will open and close rapidly.What fun! Just dont stick your finger between those gator jaws!
The palm tree acts like the tail on a weather vane and keeps the propeller blades headed into the wind.
When building a homemade gift, be sure to alchoices sign and date it.You never know what memories this toy willbring to those you love  . . . in the years to come.  *************************This is the week of Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday  :) Im counting my many blessings, A good wife, (and no, Connie didnt make me say that) a darling daughter, two beautiful granddaughters, a great job, a warm and cozy home, and food on the table.What more could a man want :)Happy Thanksgiving,Steve   *************************
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Selasa, 29 Maret 2016

Restoring Gypsy Rose

Connie and I found this old wooden sailboat while out for a drive one day.  We have been sailors for many years and have owned 3 different sailboats.
Being woodworkers we immediately saw the potential of how beautiful this boat could be.  Having the name Rose as a family name for 4 generations, Connie named the boat Gypsy Rose. 
Boy do we ever have a lot of work to do now!  The plan is to be finished and sailing her by June.
We will take it in small bites and keep at it until she is done.
Here is the main hatch cover.  This is where I have decided to start while Connie gets busy with sanding other parts of the boat.Check in from time to time to see the progress Connie and I are making on this project.Please leave your comments because we absolutely love hearing from you. 
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