by Paul | Sep 27, 2019 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead
Boat building continues, erecting the main frames on the strongback for my new sailboat! This is the fourth episode of the 18’ sailboat build and is all about erecting the main frames in position on the strongback. This is not a complicated operation but does take...
by Paul | Sep 20, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication
More progress this week! This is the third episode of the 18’ sailboat build and is all about building main frames. It’s the main frames that are rigidly installed on the strongback that give the boat hull it’s shape. As such, extra time and care must go into making...
by Paul | Sep 14, 2019 | Boat Building, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead
Moving forward! This is the second episode of the 18’ sailboat build and begins with completion of the strongback. Then, the measurements and lines are put down on a sheet of ¾” (18mm) plywood for the transom and forward watertight, collision bulkhead. The watertight...
by Paul | Apr 11, 2019 | Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
FREE PLANS IN BOTH IMPERIAL & METRIC DIMENSIONS!!! There are all kinds of 2-wheel dollies that you’ll find on YouTube, blogs, etc., but what makes this one so unique is the ability to fully adjust it to whatever width of material one has to move. So I call it “The...
by Paul | Mar 27, 2019 | Contests & Giveaways
I’m excited and very happy to announce the Downeast Thunder Creations YouTube channel has exceeded the 1000-subscriber milestone. As such, it’s now time for another random drawing giveaway to commemorate the occasion. A big thank you from me goes out to all my...
