The snow has melted for now and we are still making progress. Chris and David were able to work on the timber inside the Shipwright’s building. Using the the “Alaska Mill” they were able to remove large slabs of wood to match the shape of the keel (see movie “sawing timber”.) Chris and Griswold moved the new timber around with the help of Boat school student Ryan Ostendorp and the new “load all” fork lift. The timber was close fit on Friday and we will begin drilling and bolting on Monday.
Meanwhile, Ossian continued and finished shaping the rudder and it is ready to move on the next stage
Volunteer Sonia Frojen worked all day on varnish while Mark Ellison continued to be a strong hand for Steve Chapin in the NWMC boat shop working toward the foremast construction.
Meanwhile, Ossian continued and finished shaping the rudder and it is ready to move on the next stage
Volunteer Sonia Frojen worked all day on varnish while Mark Ellison continued to be a strong hand for Steve Chapin in the NWMC boat shop working toward the foremast construction.
Ryan came back on Saturday for a big yard clean-up along with Annie Teater and then forged bronze bolt heads for the floor timbers and then finished bolting the keel mold together with all thread. The mold is scheduled to travel to Seattle this Thursday for a Friday pour. Weather permitting of course.
