MFG rebuild getting started pics

[sphelps]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Wood,
I did take the cuts down to the last ply after trying only about half way unsuccessfully .. Do you mean cut the kerfs perpendicular to the ply grain ? I cut them parallel thinking it would bend easier and add strength to the top when applied perpendicular to the side support end pieces ..

 

[Woodonglass]

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No your kerf direction is fine. I meant the top layer of the plywood should have the grain of the wood running length wise or parallel with the structure. If the grain of the ply was running in the same direction as the kerfs it would have a tendency to crack. Is the plywood only 3 ply?

 

[Pmccraney]

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Those bases are just awesome....your skills continue to impress!

 

[tallcanadian]

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Holy Crap! Nice job on the bases. Your work is top notch.

 

[kfa4303]

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Lookin' sweet sphelps. So are you going to glass over them, then mount the seats on top so that you end up with 4 individual seats?

 

[sphelps]

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It,s 4 ply . I would think it wound bend easier cut with the grain on a tighter radius but as you stated would have a tendency to crack If bent to far ..I have found that when we hang drywall on a curved wall it hangs well running horizontally until the radius gets to tight . Then we have to hang it vertical or go with a thinner drywall to make it bend.
Maybe I will cut a scrap the other way and see how well it bends on the same radius ..Just in case I have to do something similar one day.

 

[sphelps]

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Lookin' sweet sphelps. So are you going to glass over them, then mount the seats on top so that you end up with 4 individual seats?

Yep thats the plan . They will swivel and recline ..
Thanks TC , Pmc !

 

[jbcurt00]

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Yep thats the plan . They will swivel and recline .

Rotate or recline?

 

[sphelps]

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Rotate or recline?

The seat mounts swivel and I will fab the hinges so the seat backs can recline to make a lounge chair like the originals .

 

[jbcurt00]

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The seat mounts swivel and I will fab the hinges so the seat backs can recline to make a lounge chair like the originals .

Carp, like the bar wasn't already high enough after the seat bases, now they convert to loungers :facepalm:

Looking forward to those hinges fab work. <<-- That'll likely need to be a how to thread...

Actually, condensed, the jump seats, curved seats, upholstery, seat bases & hinges would make a GREAT how to thread!

 

[craigweaver]

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SP, those bases are awesome! Thanks also for showing me how to draw the perfect oval. The video was just what the doctor ordered. I would have never got that with just words.

 

[mrdjflores]

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good job on the bases!!! a little PB mixed up in the kerfs and they are ready for some glassin

 

[kfa4303]

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The seat mounts swivel and I will fab the hinges so the seat backs can recline to make a lounge chair like the originals .

SWEEET! I was stoked to get a cushion for my cooler/seat

 

[GT1000000]

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Once again it is a proven fact...

YOU DA MAN!!!

AWESOME job on those bases!

 

[Decker83]

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+1 on what all the others have said. Your work is awesome. Its just amazing how well you trained the hamster to work for you.

 

[sphelps]

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+1 on what all the others have said. Your work is awesome. Its just amazing how well you trained the hamster to work for you.

Yep , but I sure wish he could figure out how to make my money tree bloom more often ..

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and kind words !

Well I thought it might be a good idea to beef up the seat mount area .Something a little more substantial than just the 1/2 " ply . So I cut some 3/4 " ply to beef it up on the underside .

Had enough time before dinner to put a coat of resin on and pb in place ..

Ran out of resin so I will pick some up on the way home tomorrow then hopefully have enough time to lay down some fillet,s ..Tomorrows hump day !

 

[Trooper82]

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Good idea SP!....isn't it funny how you can now just whip out four parts..glass/pb..whatever is needed..before dinner? You've come a long way my friend..and getting closer the the prize....

Happy preHump Day to you!

 

[Woodonglass]

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FYI. 4 ply 1/2" plywood on a span of 16' will carry a load of over 700 lbs. Now if you just wanted the extra thickness for thickness sake then that's another matter.

 

[sphelps]

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Hmmmm ,then I guess I prolly could have gone without . I was thinking with leaning back and the boat jumping around It was a good idea. Probably could have used just a big flat washer under there instead . :facepalm: Oh well there in there now ...:redface:

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Looks Fab SP! This Buds for you!!