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ACBS Workshop Stuff We Learned

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 3rd 2013

As mentioned in my previous post, the Antique & Classic Boat Society workshop that John & I went to last weekend was a wonderful event and we learned a whole lot. I've just listed some bullet point … read more

Classic Boat Restoration

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jun 28th 2013

As I mentioned in my last Glen-L Newsletter, John and I attended an ACBS Workshop last Saturday with our local chapter. The workshop was at Robinson Restoration in Fallbrook which is about an ho … read more

Designer's Notebook: Save Money by Using Random-Random Stock

Posted by Glen Witt on Jun 21st 2013

The Bill of Materials in our plans often use the terminology "random-random", meaning varying lengths and widths. Most large lumber suppliers, particularly those supplying wood commonly used in boat … read more

Things To-Do with 15 Minutes

Posted by John Brantuk on Jun 13th 2013

Editor's Note: "Things To-Do with 15 Minutes" was "lifted" from an interchange between Bill Edmundson and several of our other builders in the Glen-L Boatbuilder Forum. Bill writes: … read more

First Steps in Building Your Boat: Setting up - The foundation for building a boat

Posted by Glen Witt on Jun 3rd 2013

A boat, unlike a house or garage, does not have flat areas such as a level foundation with vertical uprights (studs). A boat is curved from most any direction you view it so an artificia … read more

Life Is Too Short To Not Build A Boat

Posted by John Brantuk on May 16th 2013

Sumer is icumen in, Lhude sing Cuccu! or Life is too short to not build a boat! Editor's Note: Article submitted by boatbuilder Bob Spring, rebirth, creation, boatbuilding; and Paul i … read more