tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post4472685895627840330..comments2024-03-09T22:40:48.096+01:00Comments on Toolerable: Sea chest build part 1Brian Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04252174035715635674noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-62246664932234447972013-03-06T12:17:47.199+01:002013-03-06T12:17:47.199+01:00Hi, Thanks for the tip on the wood database, I'...Hi, Thanks for the tip on the wood database, I'll have to see if I can find something there.<br /><br />Plugging the holes with dowels is a good idea. I didn't think of that. So please share your method.<br /><br />I know all about unstable Internet. Sometimes if we have a lot of rain, or have a bad heading etc. we won't have access for half a day.<br /><br />Brgds<br />JonasJonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-18619518600846987972013-03-06T00:10:58.982+01:002013-03-06T00:10:58.982+01:00Hi JJ,
1.I lost more than 15 mins on-line to set -...Hi JJ,<br />1.I lost more than 15 mins on-line to set -up a 'passing -by hello' , and I 've somehow , lost-it. I'll try to get back a.s.a.p in case you're interested : it's something I have develloped and works well: remouving the holes of the nails with dowels.(Damn , I so much hate those coper-barbed nails, in the pallets!)<br />2.In case you want to find-out more about the wood (watch-it , the dust of unknown wood can be dangerous) you might try [http://www.wood-database.com/].Enjoy<br />PS.I will try to set -up my msg off -line and ...be back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-51037407209478560252013-03-04T17:22:03.387+01:002013-03-04T17:22:03.387+01:00I read somewhere that they regarded it as more sta...I read somewhere that they regarded it as more stable as well, since the bottom was wider than the top. But it is facinating that form follows function, even on old sea chests.<br />Jonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-90802043150957198212013-03-04T14:18:08.209+01:002013-03-04T14:18:08.209+01:00The front was canted on a sea chest because it was...The front was canted on a sea chest because it was the seaman's locker, placed on the deck next to his bunk in the forecastle. The canted front helped avoid shin damage when getting in and out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-78313105609502604432013-03-03T22:48:28.610+01:002013-03-03T22:48:28.610+01:00Hi Ralph.
You are right about "making do wit...Hi Ralph.<br /><br />You are right about "making do with what I have". But darn I never figured it was that difficult to process rough stock without proper tools.<br />Just getting the boards flat and to the same thickness might be hard, but then I'll just have to work my way around that also.<br />The square and straight seems to be in favour of those reading this blog. I tend to think that it will be a little easier as well, since I am not accostumed to making canted boxes. But then again one time have to be the first.<br />Brgds<br />JonasJonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-65126807636657630042013-03-03T17:20:24.931+01:002013-03-03T17:20:24.931+01:00Hello Sylvain.
I have tried the underside of a cu...Hello Sylvain.<br /><br />I have tried the underside of a cup, and I agree, that it is very good. <br />I havent thought of the cardboard stropping idea. I will try that. I think with a little grit 800 lapping paste it would work brilliantly. <br />Brgds<br />JonasJonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-20492188857361430392013-03-03T15:13:14.425+01:002013-03-03T15:13:14.425+01:00Sharpening media for woodwoking tools.
You could e...Sharpening media for woodwoking tools.<br />You could experiment with the bottom of a ceramic dish if available from the galley.<br />I have been using the bottom of a tea cup to touch the roast knife in the kitchen; it is highly effective. But of course it is rougher than lapping paste. <br />If you have no leather, it seems according to knife forums that the inside face of a cardboard box (like kellogs corn flakes) is a good stroping media.It is quite abrasive.<br />I look forward to seeing what solution you wil find.<br />SylvainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-5146901423278849972013-03-03T12:31:50.280+01:002013-03-03T12:31:50.280+01:00This reminds me of a video I watched on a woodshop...This reminds me of a video I watched on a woodshop in Vietnam. No power tools or electricity and rather primitive looking home made tools but the projects looked great. It's making do with what you have. <br />I would go with square and straight. I look forward to seeing how you get your boards 4 squarish.Ralph Boumenothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606484453109932074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-26162068655034442782013-03-03T02:42:34.972+01:002013-03-03T02:42:34.972+01:00Hi Mike
I am on the MRSV Siem Marlin. We aren'...Hi Mike<br /><br />I am on the MRSV Siem Marlin. We aren't bound for anywhere, since we are on a long term contract off the coast of Nigeria. Constructing oil wells for Chevron at a depth of approximately 1.5 km.<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestion for the square design. I'll see what the verdict says once I have finished the case sides and ends. <br />Brgds<br />Jonas<br />Jonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591297260116621731.post-13659235298193318482013-03-03T01:45:16.174+01:002013-03-03T01:45:16.174+01:00I'd go with the square design.
What ship are y...I'd go with the square design.<br />What ship are you on and where are you bound for?<br /><br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com