I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005" and its just "nice".
This seems true even when I will coat it with epoxy and glass.

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I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005" and its just "nice".
This seems true even when I will coat it with epoxy and glass.

I've built a lot of stuff.
Airplanes, bui;dings, computers (even a few ICs), furnature, etc.

Haven't built a boat yet.

But I do agree, I too like working with wood.

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Richard

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On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 20:53:17 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005"

Some people build welded boats, and they often cut the plates with a
torch. To a tolerance of perhaps .0625 or even greater. If the plates
don't quite meet you just use more rod.

Casady

On Sep 3, 8:46*am, (Richard Casady) wrote:
On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 20:53:17 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. *I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005"

Some people build welded boats, and they often cut the plates with a
torch. To a tolerance of perhaps .0625 or even greater. If the plates
don't quite meet you just use more rod.

Casady

Although I don't use it much for boats, I have an incra-jig for wood
that has a repeatability of 1/500th of an inch...

On Sep 3, 9:14*am, wrote:
On Sep 3, 8:50*am, wrote:





On Sep 3, 8:46*am, (Richard Casady) wrote:

On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 20:53:17 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. *I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005"

Some people build welded boats, and they often cut the plates with a
torch. To a tolerance of perhaps .0625 or even greater. If the plates
don't quite meet you just use more rod.

Casady

Although I don't use it much for boats, I have an incra-jig for wood
that has a repeatability of 1/500th of an inch...

That's all well and fine, but the tolerance will exceed that because
wood just isn't very stable. It shrinks and swells a lot due to
temperature and moisture.- Hide quoted text -

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Yes, but working with rock maple which is pretty stable it makes nice
dovetails. You do figure in the glue lines and such, but at least you
know where zero is.

"Richard Casady" wrote in message
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On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 20:53:17 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005"

Some people build welded boats, and they often cut the plates with a
torch. To a tolerance of perhaps .0625 or even greater. If the plates
don't quite meet you just use more rod.

I'ld bet on the even greater. Look at any tracker out there except the form
stamped boats.

Actually I am in the pocess of repairing some wreck damage on an aluminum
Tracker right now, and I was just thinking that this was a lot like stitch
and glue except you stitch and glue with a wire feed welder.

On Sep 3, 9:02 pm, "Bob La Londe" wrote:
"Richard Casady" wrote in message

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On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 20:53:17 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005"

Some people build welded boats, and they often cut the plates with a
torch. To a tolerance of perhaps .0625 or even greater. If the plates
don't quite meet you just use more rod.

I'ld bet on the even greater. Look at any tracker out there except the form
stamped boats.

Actually I am in the pocess of repairing some wreck damage on an aluminum
Tracker right now, and I was just thinking that this was a lot like stitch
and glue except you stitch and glue with a wire feed welder.

yeah, but I cant weld

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On Sep 3, 9:02 pm, "Bob La Londe" wrote:
"Richard Casady" wrote in message

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On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 20:53:17 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005"

Some people build welded boats, and they often cut the plates with a
torch. To a tolerance of perhaps .0625 or even greater. If the plates
don't quite meet you just use more rod.

I'ld bet on the even greater. Look at any tracker out there except the
form
stamped boats.

Actually I am in the pocess of repairing some wreck damage on an aluminum
Tracker right now, and I was just thinking that this was a lot like
stitch
and glue except you stitch and glue with a wire feed welder.

yeah, but I cant weld

Fair enough. It takes good equipment, and lots of practice. I have the
former, and I'm getting the later.

Hand tools and wood. That's where the peace is. It's quiet, contemplative.
Just your measuring skills, sharp tool edges, and your hands.

Tom Dacon

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I have been fixing the MiniCup sailboats (homebuilt 12') and there is
something about working with wood that seems relaxing compared to
working with metal. I think it is because mistakes are less costly,
tolerances are more like .0625 instead of .0005" and its just "nice".
This seems true even when I will coat it with epoxy and glass.