almost done, cs17

[Randy C.]

Jan,

NICE boat!! I look at it every time I log on. I agree with Jim, quit beating yourself up, the camera can't hide that much.

I was wondering, did you do any research on how much a solid mast weighs compared to a bird's mouth?

[jan nicolaisen]

thanks randy,

no i did not check into the weight difference solid vs hollow spars. just didn't need to learn a new technique late in a project that already had taken too long. solid spars are no-brainers, simple honest woodworking with lots of drawknife/spokeshave type of work, with an almost guaranteed decent outcome.

sure they are heavier, but with such a radical taper (down to 1 1/4" at the top) a lot of the heft is low down.

best, jan

[Greg Luckett]

WOW Jan!!

You do beautiful work.  I just found your postings, having missed them while on the road last month.  I have saved your pics into my CS17 file, and thank you.