A Cracker Built GF18- Finished 6/28/15
- Cracker Larry
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Will do, John, thanks.
Completed GF12 X 2, GF16, OD18, FS18, GF5, GF18, CL6
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- Cracker Larry
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Marked and cut out the 3 layers of 1/2 for the transom, the bow transom and all of the permanent frames today. Started the day by changing the blades on all of my saws with Freud Diablo finishing blades, and they were long overdue for it! They cut real nice again It's probably been 3 boats since we had any new blades.
First marking of new wood always needs documenting
So does the first cut.. this wood is almost too nice to cut. Measure twice
2 of the 3 transom layers...
Everything labeled and stacked out of the way...
Need to make 2 temporary molds also, but need a trip to Lowes for a sheet of MDF . Tomorrow is another day
First marking of new wood always needs documenting
So does the first cut.. this wood is almost too nice to cut. Measure twice
2 of the 3 transom layers...
Everything labeled and stacked out of the way...
Need to make 2 temporary molds also, but need a trip to Lowes for a sheet of MDF . Tomorrow is another day
Completed GF12 X 2, GF16, OD18, FS18, GF5, GF18, CL6
"Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made." -Robert N. Rose
Re: A Cracker Built GF18
It has begun... This is the third build I have tracked with you. I've never been less than impressed. I really can't wait to see this one come together.
I wish all of your OD18 build pictures would magically reappear since I am about to start one. That build thread was the Bible of boat building.
I wish all of your OD18 build pictures would magically reappear since I am about to start one. That build thread was the Bible of boat building.
-Rob W.
The two best times to fish are when it is raining and when it is not raining.
OD18 Cost Tracker: $92.56
The two best times to fish are when it is raining and when it is not raining.
OD18 Cost Tracker: $92.56
- Cracker Larry
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Thanks Spotsy. I've still got all the OD18 pictures, but it would take weeks to reload them. Let me know if you want to see anything specific and I'll dig it up.
Completed GF12 X 2, GF16, OD18, FS18, GF5, GF18, CL6
"Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made." -Robert N. Rose
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Larry, feel free to send that rain over here. We sure could use it!
Mike
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Matthew 4:19
"Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men."
Matthew 4:19
- Cracker Larry
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Wish I could, Mike. Just got back from Lowes with supplies and the mosquitoes are so thick under my shed that by the time I unloaded a sheet of MDF I was covered Had to run for the house! Dangit man! They've been bad all week, but now they are terrible It's going to be a rough summer with all the standing water in the swamps.
Completed GF12 X 2, GF16, OD18, FS18, GF5, GF18, CL6
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Maybe this helps?
HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP:
Items needed:
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 gram of yeast
1 2-liter bottle
HOW:
1. Cut the plastic bottle in half.
2. Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle.
3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
4. Place the funnel part, upside down, into the other half of the bottle, taping them together if desired.
5. Wrap the bottle with something black, leaving the top uncovered, and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering area. (Mosquitoes are also drawn to the color black.)
Change the solution every 2 weeks for continuous control.
HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP:
Items needed:
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 gram of yeast
1 2-liter bottle
HOW:
1. Cut the plastic bottle in half.
2. Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle.
3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
4. Place the funnel part, upside down, into the other half of the bottle, taping them together if desired.
5. Wrap the bottle with something black, leaving the top uncovered, and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering area. (Mosquitoes are also drawn to the color black.)
Change the solution every 2 weeks for continuous control.
- Cracker Larry
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Thanks Peter I've never seen that before, but I'll sure have a couple of them fermenting in the morning. I'll report back
Finished with transoms, frames and molds. The temporary molds are from MDF. It's hard to find decent wood that is inexpensive. We're just going to throw it away, but it has to be straight and strong for a month or so. Not much else suitable.
Hardly photo worthy but I have to take a picture of something. Save all of your pointy triangles from cutting the frames. We will use them tomorrow for laying out the side panels. Don't burn them yet
Finished with transoms, frames and molds. The temporary molds are from MDF. It's hard to find decent wood that is inexpensive. We're just going to throw it away, but it has to be straight and strong for a month or so. Not much else suitable.
Hardly photo worthy but I have to take a picture of something. Save all of your pointy triangles from cutting the frames. We will use them tomorrow for laying out the side panels. Don't burn them yet
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Completed GF12 X 2, GF16, OD18, FS18, GF5, GF18, CL6
"Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made." -Robert N. Rose
- gstanfield
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Is the hull stitched together yet? I suspect you've spent too much time sleeping and eating and not enough time boat building
Previous builds: FL14, NC16, and others...
Current build: FL14 (+10%)
Current build: FL14 (+10%)
- Cracker Larry
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18
Should have it painted by the weekend, George
Completed GF12 X 2, GF16, OD18, FS18, GF5, GF18, CL6
"Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made." -Robert N. Rose
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