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I've used peat moss because it is so easily available. Two seasons so far with no complaints. Rick

The stopper lasts a long time. Eventually though, it gets a bit gummy. Throw it away then and don't even think of using it for your wine! Rick

I've decanted mine into empty wine bottles and used a "vacu-vin" stopper and pump to evacuated the air. This works quite well and makes decanting the varnish just like pouring wine. It does ruin the...

Is this the Trex or Aztec forum? No. Seriously, these products offer no advantage over favorite material; they are heavy, they are not pleasant to work with and they are certainly not sustainable. ...

Now THAT does not seem safe Wiz. Rick

Wiz, why don't you think she looks safe? Rick

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Somebody might have interest. Rick

Pricey but may be of interest to somebody
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I have no connection. Rick

I doubt that the lack of AC would be a problem in Jan/Feb. I'll be following this post with interest; we'd love to spend a couple weeks in the keys on our BlueJacket 28 some time. Rick

I'll just chime in here to say welcome as well. I didn't build Cailin Fionn (BJ28) from scratch; Marvin Spencer did a masterful job on the bare hull. I finished her over a three year period and have...

I am sorry for your loss Jim. Rick

I use my Visa CC for everything I can, and have for 30 years. Never carry a balance, never paid interest and enjoy all the bonus perks. We used youse them for airline travel but now use an Amazon...

"She's got a very pleasing departure." Said in a lovely British accent. Rick

I don't recall right now but it's nothing special. I bought it at a camping store. Amazon has a nise SS model for about $40. Rick

I really like mine. It is very well designed so the canister is completely disconnected when the stove is turned off. The canisters are not as readily available as propane; though the big box camping...

I just found this thread after seeing the calls for a sticky. Your work has as much in common with fine lutherie as it does with boatbuilding. Well done sir. Rick

But the window and door sealant, which was a cheap substitute for 5200 no longer seems to be available. Rck

Wow, that's quite a story there Tom. You were blessed with a most unique friend. Rick

I have been sharpening with a hand cranked grinder and oil stones for more than 20 years and have always been satisfied with this for chisels and plane irons; for draw knives, knives and axes, not so...

I few too many vodkas methinks! Lovely idea and job. Rick

Carl, as a physician and a dedicated recipient of the flu shot, I am laying here with the flu. I'd like to think that it's less severe because of the vaccine. Rum, whiskey, wine or gin; just rest and...

An agnostic, dyslexic insomniac: one who stays up all night long wondering whether there really is a dog. An oldy I know. Rick

I've made plenty of scratch in an old pot still; tastes pretty sour. Buddy of mine bought a nice rig from http://www.milehidistilling.com/ . It still tastes pretty sour. Rick

I had an attached shop for years and I agree with Paul about hand tools. If I ever have another one that's what I'd do. I solved most of the dust collection problem by putting the bags outside in a...

Thanks. After working all day in the ER that made me smile. Merry Christmas. Rick

I am always impressed how big my BlueJacket 28 looks on the trailer and how small it looks on a mooring. Rick

Thanks for letting us know Carl, fair winds and condolences. Rick

Lovely job. I'm afraid it would last a week here in rural PA, teenagers being what they are. Rick

Wonderful John, Rick

I posted about the "one sheet skiff" my daughter & I built. Norm asked about the plans to build with his neighbor kids. I sent him the link and he replied "thanks, this should be fun". I miss him...

Because they look good and make draining water out easy. Truth is, they really are masquerading as the ends of steam bent frames. Nonetheless, they are still useful, they provide lightweight...

Sorry, I took care of it. Rick

Thanks for posting this RB. As a big fan of Lin's writing I am really looking forward to her next book. I read the Serafyn series many years ago but after reading Bull Canyon I retread them to put it...

May those who love us, love us.
May those who don't, may God turn their hearts.
If he can't turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles,
So we'll know them by their limpin'

slainte, Rick

I still have:
BOATBUILDER
DOWN CHANNEL
MY YEAR BEFORE THE MAST

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His website shows 3 of the 4 still available....

Glad to hear that. Jim often has pretty good prices on common "pedestrian" tools, though his prices on collectors items are often stratospheric. He provides rapid service and guarenteed satisfaction....

Jim Bode has 4 right now for $45 each. http://www.jimbodetools.com/Dead-Mint-New-Old-Stock-Oak-Caulking-Mallet-p28160.html I have no connection to these. Rick

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Nott a great shot but this is a pair I made recently using Captain Pete's plans. They are essentially...

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We installed a Generac generator powered by natural gas last year. It powers our well pump, refrigerators and freezers, sump pumps, furnace motors and a few lights/outlets. It tests itself once a...

David, the bed is walnut. Slats across the frame will support plywood; no box spring. Rick

My current outdoor project is a reproduction of a Colonial Williamsburg smokehouse. I always wanted to build a timber frame structure using traditional techniques and this is the perfect scale...

My currentindoor project is a Danish modern bed for my daughter in her new apartment. Rick





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I'll give up my print edition when they pry it from my cold dead hands! Thanks for all you people do, Carl , Matt, Scot et al (and Jon too). As a charter subscriber to FWW too, it irritates the hell...

I think Tom Lathrop will be here soon. Oriental is a neat ​little town. Rick

I treated myself to a good user set when I graduated from medical school in 1986 for $100. It really works well. The ones I have seen on eBay go for about $100; so I guess it really held its...

In process. Rick


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