A few weeks back there was a discussion regarding the tightening of hose
clamps and the alignment of the screw heads.

The other night, while laying on the bunk in the aft cabin of the GB,
watching the Sox on TV, I happened to notice the teak planking that lines
the bulkhead interior of the cabin.

I noticed the straight lines of the single slotted screws that hold the
planking and then realized that every screw head was perfectly aligned
horizontally. Jumping out of the bunk, I checked the other side, which is
more complex because the planking also forms a shelf above the port single
bunk, and sure enough, all the screw heads were perfectly aligned on that
side in the same manner.

Inspecting the forward, V-berth cabin and it's teak side planking revealed
the same attention to detail.

All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that some
poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in perfect
alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

http://www.eisboch.com/screws.jpg

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
A few weeks back there was a discussion regarding the tightening of hose
clamps and the alignment of the screw heads.

The other night, while laying on the bunk in the aft cabin of the GB,
watching the Sox on TV, I happened to notice the teak planking that lines
the bulkhead interior of the cabin.

I noticed the straight lines of the single slotted screws that hold the
planking and then realized that every screw head was perfectly aligned
horizontally. Jumping out of the bunk, I checked the other side, which is
more complex because the planking also forms a shelf above the port single
bunk, and sure enough, all the screw heads were perfectly aligned on that
side in the same manner.

Inspecting the forward, V-berth cabin and it's teak side planking revealed
the same attention to detail.

All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that some
poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in perfect
alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

http://www.eisboch.com/screws.jpg

Eisboch




Ahhh. Perhaps they learned how to index down at the Parker factory...

:}

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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A few weeks back there was a discussion regarding the tightening of hose
clamps and the alignment of the screw heads.

The other night, while laying on the bunk in the aft cabin of the GB,
watching the Sox on TV, I happened to notice the teak planking that lines
the bulkhead interior of the cabin.

I noticed the straight lines of the single slotted screws that hold the
planking and then realized that every screw head was perfectly aligned
horizontally. Jumping out of the bunk, I checked the other side, which is
more complex because the planking also forms a shelf above the port single
bunk, and sure enough, all the screw heads were perfectly aligned on that
side in the same manner.

Inspecting the forward, V-berth cabin and it's teak side planking revealed
the same attention to detail.

All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that some
poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in perfect
alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

http://www.eisboch.com/screws.jpg

Eisboch

You sure it wasn't just a nightmare? If it was, how did you get the
picture? 8)

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...
A few weeks back there was a discussion regarding the tightening of hose
clamps and the alignment of the screw heads.

The other night, while laying on the bunk in the aft cabin of the GB,
watching the Sox on TV, I happened to notice the teak planking that lines
the bulkhead interior of the cabin.

I noticed the straight lines of the single slotted screws that hold the
planking and then realized that every screw head was perfectly aligned
horizontally. Jumping out of the bunk, I checked the other side, which is
more complex because the planking also forms a shelf above the port single
bunk, and sure enough, all the screw heads were perfectly aligned on that
side in the same manner.

Inspecting the forward, V-berth cabin and it's teak side planking revealed
the same attention to detail.

All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that some
poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in perfect
alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

http://www.eisboch.com/screws.jpg

Eisboch

Are you sure all your screws are tight? Better torque them.


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Eisboch wrote:
A few weeks back there was a discussion regarding the tightening of hose
clamps and the alignment of the screw heads.

The other night, while laying on the bunk in the aft cabin of the GB,
watching the Sox on TV, I happened to notice the teak planking that lines
the bulkhead interior of the cabin.

I noticed the straight lines of the single slotted screws that hold the
planking and then realized that every screw head was perfectly aligned
horizontally. Jumping out of the bunk, I checked the other side, which
is more complex because the planking also forms a shelf above the port
single bunk, and sure enough, all the screw heads were perfectly aligned
on that side in the same manner.

Inspecting the forward, V-berth cabin and it's teak side planking
revealed the same attention to detail.

All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that some
poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in
perfect alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

http://www.eisboch.com/screws.jpg

Eisboch


Ahhh. Perhaps they learned how to index down at the Parker factory...

:}
Better check yours also. I'm sure you have a few loose ones.


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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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A few weeks back there was a discussion regarding the tightening of hose
clamps and the alignment of the screw heads.

The other night, while laying on the bunk in the aft cabin of the GB,
watching the Sox on TV, I happened to notice the teak planking that lines
the bulkhead interior of the cabin.

I noticed the straight lines of the single slotted screws that hold the
planking and then realized that every screw head was perfectly aligned
horizontally. Jumping out of the bunk, I checked the other side, which is
more complex because the planking also forms a shelf above the port single
bunk, and sure enough, all the screw heads were perfectly aligned on that
side in the same manner.

Inspecting the forward, V-berth cabin and it's teak side planking revealed
the same attention to detail.

All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that some
poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in perfect
alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

http://www.eisboch.com/screws.jpg

Eisboch

With Torex heads, you'd never have to worry about that.

On Sep 24, 8:11 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
A few weeks back there was a discussion regarding the tightening of hose
clamps and the alignment of the screw heads.

The other night, while laying on the bunk in the aft cabin of the GB,
watching the Sox on TV, I happened to notice the teak planking that lines
the bulkhead interior of the cabin.

I noticed the straight lines of the single slotted screws that hold the
planking and then realized that every screw head was perfectly aligned
horizontally. Jumping out of the bunk, I checked the other side, which is
more complex because the planking also forms a shelf above the port single
bunk, and sure enough, all the screw heads were perfectly aligned on that
side in the same manner.

Inspecting the forward, V-berth cabin and it's teak side planking revealed
the same attention to detail.

All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that some
poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in perfect
alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

http://www.eisboch.com/screws.jpg

Eisboch

Absolutly beautiful. Got any more pics of that boat on line??

On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:11:05 -0400, Eisboch wrote:


All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that
some poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in
perfect alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

Maybe, but when I see that kind of precision, I think machine.

http://www.visumatic.com/hh/hh_vlb900ps.html

On Sep 24, 9:37 am, thunder wrote:
On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:11:05 -0400, Eisboch wrote:
All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that
some poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in
perfect alignment.

That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.

Maybe, but when I see that kind of precision, I think machine.

http://www.visumatic.com/hh/hh_vlb900ps.html

Hey, what's wrong with that. Just because they came up with a better
screwdriver, does not mean the craftsmanship is not "old school". The
end result is the right materials, used properly. And personally I
suggest that in this case the "old school" practice of aligning the
screwheads may be more than aesthetics. It also makes it much easier
to do a quick check as to any screws that may be coming loose. This
could also make it easier to spot potential problems under the strakes
sooner. If one screw is out of place, it's time to do some
investigating... Just some thoughts from my perspective

wrote:
On Sep 24, 9:37 am, thunder wrote:
On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:11:05 -0400, Eisboch wrote:
All in all, I counted over 250 stainless, single slotted screws that
some poor guy in Singapore tediously installed with every screw head in
perfect alignment.
That kind of old school craftsmanship and tradition is not found much
anymore.
Maybe, but when I see that kind of precision, I think machine.

http://www.visumatic.com/hh/hh_vlb900ps.html

Hey, what's wrong with that. Just because they came up with a better
screwdriver, does not mean the craftsmanship is not "old school". The
end result is the right materials, used properly. And personally I
suggest that in this case the "old school" practice of aligning the
screwheads may be more than aesthetics. It also makes it much easier
to do a quick check as to any screws that may be coming loose. This
could also make it easier to spot potential problems under the strakes
sooner. If one screw is out of place, it's time to do some
investigating... Just some thoughts from my perspective



Are the screws in your head as misaligned as the ones in mine?