The making of a table

[RivennHewn]

Wow, having that provenance, make it all that more special.
This is exciting

Royce

When I heard my neighbor’s story, and saw the plaque, I knew it was a project worth taking.

My only hope is to do it justice.

 

[RivennHewn]

Getting started is the easy part.

A little cleaning, and removal of the easy parts.

Now starts the assessment of what stays as is, what gets repaired, and what gets replaced.

This old growth, tight grained, Red Cedar may be hard to acquire in the thickness I’m going to need.

 

[Toolfool]

Edensaw.

 

[PugetDude]

Edensaw.

Why didn’t I think of that?

 

[RivennHewn]

I guess I’m head’n to Port Townsend!

Any excuse to hit PT is OK with me

 

[RivennHewn]

Hot glue and **** strips.

Templating the new stern.

 

[Toolfool]

Why didn’t I think of that?

Had to remind him, he's easily distracted.

 

[PugetDude]

Had to remind him, he's easily distracted.

It’s easy to get distracted at Edensaw; especially in the warehouse.
Never left there without something I didn’t know I needed before I got there.

 

[RivennHewn]

Had to remind him, he's easily distracted.

I resemble that remark

 

[RivennHewn]

Some late night keel work. Figured I’d start from the bottom, and work up.

 

[Jayman17]

Riv, let me know if you need to borrow a chalk line. I noticed you were down to only 3.

Jay

 

[Toolfool]

Riv, let me know if you need to borrow a chalk line. I noticed you were down to only 3.

Jay

But does he have an ink line ?

 

[RivennHewn]

Riv, let me know if you need to borrow a chalk line. I noticed you were down to only 3.

Jay

Ya, about that.

Seems I have a knack for leaving them at home when I need one

 

[RivennHewn]

But does he have an ink line ?

I even have a hand carved soot line from Manila.

Wonder where it is

 

[Toolfool]

I even have a hand carved soot line from Manila.

Wonder where it is

I'm having trouble finding things after the move too.

 

[PugetDude]

I'm having trouble finding things after the move too.

^X2^

 

[56vette461]

That is usually my excuse when I find a new and improved version of the tool, or a really cool, very old one to add to my collection.

 

[RivennHewn]

That is usually my excuse when I find a new and improved version of the tool, or a really cool, very old one to add to my collection.

I quit making excuses a good while back

 

[RivennHewn]

While I’m still formulating a plan of attack on the boat, I still found some time for some progress.

I know I’m going to need to remove all the old oakum/caulking, so I made a task specific tool this morning.

Then on to rejoining the keel parts with epoxy and SS screws. If I was going to leave the keel natural, I would have used silicon bronze screws, put the bottom of the boat will remain painted.

Some penetrating epoxy, to the point of refusal, and it’ll be ready to reinstall.

For some unknown reason, the wife says I can’t come near her or the couch

 

[56vette461]

RivennHewn, What, and miss all the funny crazy eye crossing looks she gives me. After 50 years of marriage I don't need the excuse, it's just too much fun to resist.

 

[Toolfool]

Looking forward to seeing how well the custom tool works.

 

[RivennHewn]

RivennHewn, What, and miss all the funny crazy eye crossing looks she gives me. After 50 years of marriage I don't need the excuse, it's just too much fun to resist.

Now that I respect, and have a great appreciation for

 

[RivennHewn]

Looking forward to seeing how well the custom tool works.

It’s a ripper!

 

[PugetDude]

It’s a ripper!

Wait about 90 days and post a picture of it in the "Identify this tool" thread.
You'll get some interesting replies, including brand name, lineage, provenance, and where it was manufactured.

 

[RivennHewn]

Wait about 90 days and post a picture of it in the "Identify this tool" thread.
You'll get some interesting replies, including brand name, lineage, provenance, and where it was manufactured.

Maybe stamp a couple random numbers on it to send them down a rabbit hole

 

[Toolfool]

Maybe stamp a couple random numbers on it to send them down a rabbit hole

 

[Toolfool]

Shame the three of us never got together in the PNW.

 

[Jayman17]

Maybe stamp a couple random numbers on it to send them down a rabbit hole

I like where this is headed...

Jay

 

[RivennHewn]

Shame the three of us never got together in the PNW.

Should have.

 

[RivennHewn]

I like where this is headed...

Jay

What would be a good pat’d date?



I did find out from a boat building buddy that the tool actually has a name.

It’s a reefing tool, or hook.

I could have ordered one off Amazon or EBay, but what fun would that of been?

 

[PugetDude]

Find an old obscure US tool manufacturer from the 1700’s, stamp their their initials on it with a barely visible two-digit date, then bury it in your yard for a couple of months...

 

[RivennHewn]

Cleaning out the woodshed at the old house, I found a nice piece of Ipe/Ironwood, just about the right size to cut the new bow out of.

Although not traditional, it’s water resistant and a lot harder than cedar.

Any thoughts,

 

[PugetDude]

Cleaning out the woodshed at the old house, I found a nice piece of Ipe/Ironwood, just about the right size to cut the new bow out of.

Although not traditional, it’s water resistant and a lot harder than cedar.

Any thoughts,

Of course you did; most folks have slabs of 16/4 ipe just lying around...

 

[RivennHewn]

Of course you did; most folks have slabs of 16/4 ipe just lying around...

Every once in a great while, being a hoarder pays off!

Picked up a very nice EBay find!

Cast bronze bow cleat. Love the shape of this one.

Has a wonderful style, vintage vibe, so lacking in the new ones made today.

Hope y’all have a great long weekend!

 

[ChevyEFI]

Cleaning out the woodshed at the old house, I found a nice piece of Ipe/Ironwood, just about the right size to cut the new bow out of.

Although not traditional, it’s water resistant and a lot harder than cedar.

Any thoughts,

out of curiosity how long is that piece?

 

[RivennHewn]

out of curiosity how long is that piece?

That’s a 2’ chunk.

Leftover from a 1500sf deck I built years back.

Ipe is a great material, but the larger pieces always crack.

I installed a lot of 4x4 and 2x12. Most of it has cracked/split. The owner didn’t really keep up with the required maintenance.

The 1x4 decking has held up well.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Thanks. A friend says they want a baseball bat made of ironwood. So your post caught my eye. And your insight re: durability is appreciated.

 

[Strouty]

If you think you can keep it from cracking, I would use it, but if it is risky, I would get something that you trust to hold up better.

The cleat is really "****", nice curves.

 

[RivennHewn]

If you think you can keep it from cracking, I would use it, but if it is risky, I would get something that you trust to hold up better.

The cleat is really "****", nice curves.

This short piece hasn’t cracked in the 10 years I’ve had it sitting around

I’m going to be cutting it down quite a bit. Going to have to pay attention to the grain orientation.


I did find the perfect tool to finish clean the gaps. My Veritas/Lee Valley(Awesome ****) chisel plane normally uses a 1” chisel.

With a bit of finesse, I’m able to use a 1/8”
Chisel. Best part is controlling the depth of cut.

Working out great!

Oh, and the cleat is damn ****!
I get a little wood for vintage cast bronze!

 

[Jayman17]

Riv, that's a pretty clever use of your frankenchiselplane.

Jay