tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38490975784956332072012-02-16T04:14:33.723-08:00fretlessjazzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753408855501720406noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3849097578495633207.post-87330944235298416032009-03-08T19:21:00.000-07:002009-03-08T22:31:56.849-07:00Ok ok, I know I haven't posted an update since I started. Financial, equipment and time constraints have impeded the build process a tad. I get married in three weeks, and things have been a little hectic.<br /><br />Enough excuses... on to the pics.<br /><br />As you can see, I'm still constructing the frame:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SbR-LzWJbgI/AAAAAAAAAB0/EAI0h62Clnc/s1600-h/DSCN1453.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SbR-LzWJbgI/AAAAAAAAAB0/EAI0h62Clnc/s400/DSCN1453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311008601803419138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The frames are not complete nor clamped on to the jig; frame #3 is leaning a little to the left. Probably should have adjusted that for this pic.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SbR-KiRpUbI/AAAAAAAAABk/hrBJ6QxPPdQ/s1600-h/DSCN1451.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SbR-KiRpUbI/AAAAAAAAABk/hrBJ6QxPPdQ/s400/DSCN1451.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311008580041265586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here's my workshop. Excuse the fact that I'm terrible at taking pictures.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SbR-KcGo8EI/AAAAAAAAABc/qBmoeuCjdq8/s1600-h/DSCN1450.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SbR-KcGo8EI/AAAAAAAAABc/qBmoeuCjdq8/s400/DSCN1450.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311008578384490562" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3849097578495633207-8733094423529841603?l=jamesbuildsaboat.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>fretlessjazzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753408855501720406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3849097578495633207.post-90758081204411479042008-09-13T21:11:00.000-07:002008-09-14T00:23:24.919-07:00Last week I ordered plans for a <a href="http://www.glen-l.com/designs/cruiser/cruisette.html">Glen-L Cruisette</a>. I kicked off the project this afternoon by building the framing jig. This is not part of the boat, but the "scaffolding" upon which the boat will be constructed. I'll try and post updates every few work days.<br /><br />The toughest part about building the framing jig is making it 100% level on all planes. I live on top of a hill that lacks sufficient bedrock (not to mention in earthquake territory), so the soil below my house shifts frequently. Therefore, the garage is not exactly level. I inserted shims below the vertical pieces to correct any slants and dips in my garage floor. Additionally, I marked the location of each piece with magic marker on the concrete floor in-case the framing jig slips during construction.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SMyP6Gb47wI/AAAAAAAAAAc/cGSjVJjEnhI/s1600-h/DSCN1289.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SMyP6Gb47wI/AAAAAAAAAAc/cGSjVJjEnhI/s400/DSCN1289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245725894302560002" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Framing Jig, port-side view towards stern</span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SMyP6YB0HVI/AAAAAAAAAAk/ixlONUsZZgg/s1600-h/DSCN1291.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kJubVPOz2os/SMyP6YB0HVI/AAAAAAAAAAk/ixlONUsZZgg/s400/DSCN1291.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245725899025030482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Framing Jig</span><span style="font-style: italic;">, view towards stern</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Today's observations:<br /><br />1. 2" x 6" douglas fir is a lot cheaper than I thought.<br />2. I can no longer play foosball in my garage.<br /><br /><br />Today's mental notes:<br /><br />1. Measure twice, cut once (maybe three times).<br />2. How can I fanagle 50 C-clamps into my wedding gift registry?<br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3849097578495633207-9075808120441147904?l=jamesbuildsaboat.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>fretlessjazzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13753408855501720406noreply@blogger.com1