progress photos

[Bernadette]

it has been some time now since we posted photographs of our work. we are still very busy though!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid10/pebe529475f92dceedb97c01dc8142d34/fe0adc26.jpg.orig.jpg
the rudder is constructed of laminated Grey Satin Ash.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid16/p4bf10fda4a882449cf0e3f22bce55064/fdee6255.jpg.orig.jpg
the castings in bronze and 2" stainless steel steering shaft (also in photo are the whiskar stay fittings)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/p2f3cd2216d46279b5701b52165fd1c7e/fdc061da.jpg.orig.jpg
this photo shows the bolt positions note also that we added a section in at the prop aperature as the designed aperature would have been too big given our prop size.
we also fitted a sacrificial section of timber to the bottom edge of the rudder (Spurwood)
all bolts are copper as are the bolts through the castings.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/pd5d4419d0b13037807e6681298a21403/fdc06291.jpg.orig.jpg
rudder completed.
some readers may have seen a few of these photos previously. we post them again so you can see the entire construction process.
we will post some photos of the bulwark/capping rail construction and other work in another post.
Bernadette and David.

[ 05-08-2002, 09:34 PM: Message edited by: Bernadette & David Hedger ]

[Mr. Know It All]

I can't see the pic's but they sound interesting.
peace---> Kevin in Ohio

[Rich VanValkenburg]

I see 'em just fine. Looks great!

Rich

[Rich VanValkenburg]

I see 'em just fine. Looks great!

Rich

[Ed Harrow]

I can see three out of four and, besides that, the only thing missing is Finbar (or a reasonable substitute) ;)

Nice work!

[centroid]

nice work !

i'm in the process of casting the pintles and gudgeon right now. what kind of bronze did you use for the hardware ? how did you make the bronze molds ?can you give me an idea how big they are and what size boat ?

can you explain a little the use of copper strips (electrolysis/grounding ?)

[Bernadette]

centroid, our castings are all gunmetal.
we make the patterns from timber or plywood with the help of car filler to smooth out corners etc. paint them with primer and send them off.
the boat is a 42' Alden malabar II schooner.
the size is relevant to how big you want to make them. ours are about 1/2" by about 14" in length but the business end of the fittings is about 2" round.
just depends on our strong you want to make them and what importance you place on holding onto your rudder!
the copper just bonds all the fittings including the SS prop shaft to the anode. we have done this previously with absolutely no problems.
hope this is of some help.

[holzbt]

I see 2 of the photos. Very nice, and I'm impressed with the chain clamps with the planking clips. You don't see those around very often anymore.

[Roger Stouff]

Wow, nice work. Did you cast your own fittings?

[ken mcclure]

Ah. It's nice to see an update. You are doing a first-class job down there. Wish I was there to watch in person, offer useless advice and look important!

[Carl Stone]

It has been wonderful watching your progress, but this posting may be of great help to me with a current problem. I have a somewhat similar rudder (different shape, but same size or larger) with a 2" rudder post. How did you seal the post as it goes through the hull?

[centroid]

would you recommend your foundry to me ? i have some questions that i would like to ask them.

thanks

[Bernadette]

carl, a stern gland does the job.
centroid, we are in Australia: there must be a foundry close by to you?
roger, we make the patterns only.
holzbt, the clamps belong to bernadette's father and consequently he has had them in use for many many years and yes they are quite good!
ken, drop by any time!
we will post some more work photos in the next day or so.