Randy C. Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan nicolaisen Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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