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05-21-2013, 08:49 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread Restoration of MINDE, a 1903 Pilot Cutter in Building / Repair

Very impressive work. Looking forward to seeing more...

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05-21-2013, 08:39 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread Chris Craft 1967 40 Constellation rebuild. in Building / Repair

Gorgeous...

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05-21-2013, 08:18 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread New Design - 22' Powerboat - abuildin' in Building / Repair

Excellent thread. Looks like some really nice craftsmanship there. I can't wait to see more...

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05-17-2013, 07:21 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread Restoration of a 1935 Richardson Cruisabout in Building / Repair

You are comfortable that you have plenty of bearing surface in the bottom of the step? No concerns about splitting because it is VG?

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05-16-2013, 10:47 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread Restoration of a 1935 Richardson Cruisabout in Building / Repair

Thank you Scott. Very helpful information. What joinery did you employ to frame your cabin sole?

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05-16-2013, 07:10 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread Restoration of a 1935 Richardson Cruisabout in Building / Repair

Does someone have some detailed photos of the fabrication of a blind dovetail joint? Perhaps something with a few angles and dimensions for...

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05-16-2013, 07:01 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread Fixing ribs in Building / Repair

Unfortunately I have loads of experience with this sort of repair. If you get some pictures posted it will help ensure that we understand the issue...

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05-15-2013, 02:24 PM

Tangusso replied to a thread white oak and epoxy in Building / Repair

It's entirely possible that he has some seasoned stock, though I didn't see a large pile stuck in the yard. Everything I have purchased from him has...

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05-15-2013, 01:47 PM

Tangusso replied to a thread white oak and epoxy in Building / Repair

. Ah, I see. My apologies as I misread your post. He does deal in local species exclusively, all of which are green or air dried. He has some...

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05-15-2013, 10:04 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread What would you guys do in my predicament? in Building / Repair

I used Certified Marine Transport to haul my 1935 Richardson 32' Cruisabout from Michigan to NH (everyone else here seems to be getting out of...

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05-14-2013, 03:09 PM

Tangusso replied to a thread You Know You're A Boatbuilder When... in Building / Repair

You notice that food tastes funny if it's been more than a day since you've had sawdust in your mouth...

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05-14-2013, 03:06 PM

Tangusso replied to a thread white oak and epoxy in Building / Repair

I think I posted this in a different thread... I suggest contacting Peter Drouin in Sanbornton, NH. The material he deals in is very high quality and...

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05-14-2013, 12:16 PM

Tangusso replied to a thread white oak and epoxy in Building / Repair

LOL...yup, same here. Pretty tough stuff no?

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05-14-2013, 10:06 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread white oak and epoxy in Building / Repair

White oak was used extensively by many boat builders in the 1920's and 30's. Every medium sized cruiser I have worked on (25' - 40') has employed...

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05-13-2013, 02:12 PM

Tangusso replied to a thread Pirate ship finally out of the garage and ready for rigging. in Building / Repair

Very cool project. More pics please!

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05-13-2013, 09:04 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread white oak and epoxy in Building / Repair

Very cool rudder. Glad to hear it's holding up well. Is there a thread where I can see the rest of the boat?

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05-13-2013, 08:56 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread white oak and epoxy in Building / Repair

We were all amateur boat builders at one time. What is old news for some is a new learning curve for others.

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05-13-2013, 07:34 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread white oak and epoxy in Building / Repair

I use resourcinol to make structural joints in white oak framing members. Good joinery practices must be employed, ie. scarf joints must be a...

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05-10-2013, 03:26 PM

Tangusso replied to a thread Bow Roof Shed Bow Variation Problem in Building / Repair

I used diagonal bracing attached to each bow to pull them into shape when I added the legs. It worked well to remove most of the variation in the...

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04-30-2013, 11:58 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread White Oak, and then there's white oak in Building / Repair

I suggest contacting Peter Drouin in Sanbornton, NH. The material he deals in is very high quality and he is aware of many of the specific...

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04-29-2013, 10:22 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread White Oak, and then there's white oak in Building / Repair

Not sure where you are located, but I know an excellent sawyer here in New Hampshire that provides white oak at very reasonable prices. I have...

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04-26-2013, 11:28 AM

Tangusso replied to a thread You Know You're A Boatbuilder When... in Building / Repair

When your wife catches you online late at night and you try to convince her that you're just looking at naked women not more boats...

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