Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Hmm... I'm sort of about to get to it again.

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Beaten up, but that's the way it goes.  I found my saws-all, and it did have a metal cutting blade.  Either those are worthless, I was using it incorrectly, or the metal was a bit more than what it seemed.  While I was able to make the cuts, the blade is toast.  And I had to use it broken in order to finish.  Hey, half a blade is better than... well... maybe not.  But I got the job done without losing a finger, eye, or gaining a scar for my collection.  I'm going to attempt to put up the shelving when I am done.  I will still be going to town to get blades for several of my devices.  I'll skip metal saws-all blades.  The angle grinder and hacksaw will work.  Was not impressed with the saws-all.  Oh, it's a good one.  Just not good at this sort of work.  I guess?

While I am in, I will also be picking up pieces for a sun/rain(in light wind) shield for the kayak.  Yeah, I can't do sun.  The less the better.  I have the gear to set up at least one, and possible both, sides with an anchor trolley... probably.  Hmm... maybe a couple of stainless rings would be good though.  I have someone scheduled to help this weekend.  It shouldn't be too difficult.  But another on board with the projects will see them done more quickly.  Oh, what's this about a sun shield?  Ah, this video will help.  No cross-craft sections, and I have to figure out how to connect these to the d-rings along the side, but still be able to install the seats.  Not a problem, I don't believe.  And I don't want to glue everything together, but I want something stronger than just friction to bind.  Desert Cat had a project prototype.  He tried to have it all screw together.  And, while that will work, for time of setup/breakdown, he was thinking ballbearing cotter pins, so I may see if those are available... quarter or eighth inch, I think.  I'll probably go with 3/4 piping, though will look it over when I get there.  Unlike the stick anchor, I doubt if I will need to put filler into the voids for added strength.  Who knows though, and this is a prototype.  I plan on making it so that I can do portions, or whole boat, depending on needs and wants.  Ah, here is the video.  Simple enough, not sure it will pan out, but it's a start.  Oh, urhm, tarp instead of baby blankets, mind you!  Perhaps a rainproof tarp, and then maybe just a mesh one to allow some wind to go through while blocking the sun...  Something along those lines.

Today I feel like working.  My body doesn't feel up to it.  If I can get those two horses to pull together, I might get along the way a bit more quickly.  Still, they are the only horses in my stable, so I'll muddle along as I am able.

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