Category Archives: Readers’ Projects

Carrom Board

Readers’ Projects, Issue 47

Carrom Board

ABOVE: Suresh Kalavala of Galloway, Ohio built this waterproof Carrom game board. The frame is walnut, the corners are quilted maple and the game surface is Baltic birch plywood laser printed with a wide-format UV LED printer. He coated the surface with 8 coats of 105 Resin/207 Special Clear Hardener to protect the design. The resulting finish was actually too smooth and hard for optimum playing (The game involves flicking game pieces into the corner pockets), so he sanded it and added a layer of polyurethane to provide the correct texture. For details, visit diycarromboard.blogspot.com

Swifty 13

Longtime reader Phil Pike built this little Swifty 13. The lapstrake sailboat has a dark green hull and mahogany topsides.

Swifty 13

Longtime reader Phil Pike built this little Swifty 13. The lapstrake sailboat has a dark green hull and mahogany topsides.

 

Live Edge Tables

A collection of live edge tables and wall art from Ohio-based craftsman George Zilich. He uses colored pigments and clear coating in his custom pieces.

A live edge table by George Zilich of Ohio.

A live edge table by George Zilich of Ohio.

A live edge table by George Zilich of Ohio.

A live edge table by George Zilich of Ohio.

 

Lagoon by The Wright Edge

Readers’ Projects, Issue 46

 

The Wright Edge

Doc Wright is the owner/craftsman of The Wright Edge, an artisan woodworking business in Dallas, Texas. From start to finish, each piece is handled only by Doc or his business partner including sourcing/cutting down, milling, and drying. He uses locally sourced, 100% regionally native wood. Continue reading →

Readers’ Project, Issue 44

ROCKET Ice Yacht restored with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy

We came across the historic ROCKET ice yacht at the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, Conn. The ROCKET is 50′ long has a 900 sq. ft. sail and was built in 1888. After many decades of deteriorating in storage and some stop and start restoration attempts, the surviving parts (cockpit, plank, and rudder) were sold to a foundation that formed to restore the historic vessel. In 2003, the Rocket Ice Yacht Foundation of New Jersey purchased what remained of ROCKET for one dollar from the North Shrewsbury Ice Boat and Yacht Club. The project was led by boat builder Bob Pulsh, a retired plumber from Port Monmouth N.J. Bob and his team of volunteers used WEST SYSTEM Epoxy to restore and reconstruct the ice yacht’s parts. The project was completed in 2014.

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G/Flex Weds Wood and Glass Crystal

By Tom Pawlak

David Black is a creative boat builder, woodworker and artisan living in San Diego California. He is very familiar with all the WEST SYSTEM Epoxy resin/hardener combinations but recently has become a huge fan of G/flex Epoxy.

I love it when David calls because his projects are always interesting. He pushes the envelope of how epoxy can be used. His clients appreciate him too for his creative abilities. Do you have an idea for a new table for your mega yacht? Call David. Need a unique teak deck for your yacht that no one else will even consider installing? Call David. Need someone to design and build a one-of-a-kind interior for your new motor coach? David is your guy. If it is out of the ordinary and it tests the realm of possibility and good reason, count him in. Continue reading →

Dirt Bike Loading Ramp

By Daryl Brunette

A dirt bike loading ramp is very bulky and heavy, but important for loading everything you need in motocross. You can just use a wooden board thick enough to support the weight of your bike, or you can buy expensive aluminum ramps. But I (Daryl) wanted to build one and give it a personal touch, making it lighter and stronger. Continue reading →

Readers’ Projects, Issue 40

Gougeon aboard VOYAGER

Meade Gougeon, 75, completed the Everglades Challenge-a grueling race from St. Petersburg to Key Largo, Florida-on March 5, 2014. Meade sailed solo onboard his outrigger sailing canoe VOYAGER, crossing325 miles in 4 days and 8 hours. He slept aboard his vessel and came in first in the Sailing Canoe class. Meade is one of the founders of Gougeon Brothers, Inc. in Bay City, Michigan, the manufacturer of WEST SYSTEM Epoxy.


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Composites Merit Badge

By Mike Barnard

As an Eagle Scout, I understand the work ethic and dedication each Boy Scout must have in order to achieve the Eagle Scout rank. It requires earning 13 merit badges demonstrating knowledge on topics ranging from cooking to nuclear science to music. As of January 1, 2014 there are over 120 elective badges a Scout can earn beyond the required 13. A Scout must obtain a certain number of elective merit badges for each rank. Continue reading →