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BillB
03-17-2003, 09:47 PM
I realize quite a few of the folks on this board have many years of experience and talent beyond my novice start but, I thought I'd post my latest attempt..it was fun and for me that's what counted!

cheers,
Bill

http://users.adelphia.net/~graphics360/images/Image12.jpg

a few more photos and info here:
SkyLight (http://users.adelphia.net/~graphics360/)
Bob Cleek
03-17-2003, 10:01 PM
Oh bull! It wouldn't have been any fun at all if you hadn't done such a good job of it! LOL

[ 03-17-2003, 11:02 PM: Message edited by: Bob Cleek ]
Bernadette
03-18-2003, 01:46 AM
VERY nice work Bill!
Chadd Hamilton
03-18-2003, 09:14 AM
I love it, Bill! Great work...make me one :D
Matt J.
03-18-2003, 11:51 AM
Wow, Bill. That's pretty. What are the materials? The bungs appear to be a darker wook from the rest - I like it.

How many coats of varnish did you get on there? 20? It's awful pretty and really shiny.

Great job. Make me one, too?

-Matt
videoguy
03-18-2003, 03:06 PM
Ha he thinks its fun wooden boat syndrome claims another victim.
Welcome to the club. Nice work ! smile.gif smile.gif .Phil
BillB
03-18-2003, 05:22 PM
Thanks for the nice comments folks! It was really built as a prototype for a good one but I didn't want to screw up to much good wood working it out. The bungs are Oak, the wood was pine! I like the contrast although those got way to dark, I have a plug cutter waiting for the real one. I had a few folks ask more questions so I popped together a page that explains my process a little better.
it's over here:

http://users.adelphia.net/~graphics360/skylight_project_notes.htm

Thanks again...

Bill
capt jake
03-19-2003, 08:31 PM
You know, somebody out there was looking for plans for just this thing! It was months abo and I can't recal who it was. In So Cal, restoring a recently purchased boat.

I hope he sees this, as it might get him going in hte right direction. smile.gif
BillB
03-20-2003, 06:54 AM
Jake, I was quite surprised at the lack of plans or info on the subject when I had an idea to try the project. Maybe it's assumed that after building a large wooden boat, one would have the skills to pop togather such a project with ease so nobody makes a big deal about it. I guess I would agree with the assumtion. Oh well..

Bill