Upgrades to the V

[nymack66]

Well, I decided to replace some of the wood on the V, I am getting tired of the Teak upkeep.

I found Boat Outfitters in my backyard and picked up a 4 x 8 x3/4 sheet of King Starboard for a whopping out-the-door price of $512.57!!!

Using my table saw and router I am carving up some fine-looking pieces.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vyEmCyiJHbX7drQP8

[Cam]

Very Nice!!!

[SkunkBoat]

[pjbrownva]

Originally Posted by nymack66

Well, I decided to replace some of the wood on the V, I am getting tired of the Teak upkeep.

I found Boat Outfitters in my backyard and picked up a 4 x 8 x3/4 sheet of King Starboard for a whopping out-the-door price of $512.57!!!

Using my table saw and router I am carving up some fine-looking pieces.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vyEmCyiJHbX7drQP8

Nice! You've got real talent!

I've never used a router before. I bought one about 10 years ago... and I bought a set of router bits too... then, after a year or two when I went to use it, I discovered that my router only holds 1/4" bits, but the set of bits I bought are all 1/2" -- Go figure! I know that having the tool doesn't mean that I know how to use it.... but I was hoping to learn. C'est la vie.... maybe one day!

I really like our work. nice job!

[FL Bill]

What are the sections for? I can see the windlass ones, but none of the doors installed.



They look good!


I had to make a cover plate for my rigging tube hole and and used some left over starboard. I chose the same blade you did, my bevel looks exactly like yours...lol


Thanks for sharing.

[steplift20]

Great job but how is the pulpit holding up? Is it strong? The panels I don't know what they are for but they look great, I thought you were talking about the trim on your boat and the cabin door too.

[scook]

Hey PJ - it kills me for a guy to have a tool he wants to use but can’t. Are you sure it only takes 1/4” shank bits - there’s often an adapter that slips into the 1/2” chuck which can be removed. If not, watch for a sale on bits and buy one, probably a 1/4” radius round over and have some fun easing the edges on projects you make.

Not hijacking the thread - nice work on the starboard pieces. To avoid the little ridge, I always keep a scrap of material to test the cut. Another thing that REALLY improved my edge routing work was to get a router lift - made a router table out of the extension on my table saw. It makes managing the material much easier and more consistent for this kind of work.

You’re going the right direction - several years ago, I replaced some of my wood with new wood - I wish I’d done what you’re doing.

Looking forward to pictures of the completed project.

[pjbrownva]

Originally Posted by scook

Hey PJ - it kills me for a guy to have a tool he wants to use but can’t. Are you sure it only takes 1/4” shank bits - there’s often an adapter that slips into the 1/2” chuck which can be removed. If not, watch for a sale on bits and buy one, probably a 1/4” radius round over and have some fun easing the edges on projects you make.

Not hijacking the thread - nice work on the starboard pieces. To avoid the little ridge, I always keep a scrap of material to test the cut. Another thing that REALLY improved my edge routing work was to get a router lift - made a router table out of the extension on my table saw. It makes managing the material much easier and more consistent for this kind of work.

You’re going the right direction - several years ago, I replaced some of my wood with new wood - I wish I’d done what you’re doing.

Looking forward to pictures of the completed project.

I just saw your reply, @scook. Thank you for the info and advice. I'll check my router, and also look for the bit you mentioned on sale... I didn't know what bits would be useful, which is why I purchased a set with about a dozen bits.

@O.P. I really do like your work. Post up more pics after you've installed them. My V20 has teak, and while gorgeous, it -- of course -- will require upkeep too.