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Not a single screw loose
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 |
Not a single screw loose
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... :} |
Not a single screw loose
"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 You sure it wasn't just a nightmare? If it was, how did you get the picture? 8) |
Not a single screw loose
"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. -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Not a single screw loose
"HK" wrote in message . .. 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. -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Not a single screw loose
"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 With Torex heads, you'd never have to worry about that. |
Not a single screw loose
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?? |
Not a single screw loose
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 |
Not a single screw loose
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;) |
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