13 Aug 22:
Work continued on EXCUSE ME's mast, we drew out the tapers on the base and cut them with our DeWalt cordless planer. The base of the mast is 1 3/8 inches in diameter, so we cound center and measured off either side of that, then used a straight edge to put down a Sharpie line.
The line goes up to the widest point, 2 1/8 inches. Be advised that the plans call for 2 3/8 inches, we missed that on the plans.
When done tapering all four sides, we'll have the 1 3/8 inch square center section.
Video: https://youtu.be/y7oIcL4D0Cc
Skipper designated a new Summer time work area behind the Boat Works, it's shaded most of the day. Long term plans will have us installing a french door on this end of the shed on the right to improve airflow, lighting and tool access. It will also be a bigger door that the front to roll boats in and out. We may or may not put down some stones or brick, but the dirt and grass work for now.
We paused shaping to make some spar supports, which securely held the spar while planing, spokeshaving, etc. Of course I waited until almost being finished with the mast to make these, and they made a huge difference.
With the guidance of the spar gauge marks and support of the spar chocks, we planed down to eight sides, then used a spokeshave to take the spar to 16 sides (+). The random orbital sander with 80 grit pads was used for final shaping.
And voila, a Nutshell Pram mast.
Our cordless tool collection is growing, very handy for making small boat parts.
EXCUSE ME checking out her new mast.
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