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Title: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: wrenchguy on October 07, 2012, 01:05:46 PM
i built this last month for a granddaughter due the 19th oct.  my grandson jax ryder is test piloting it, and says to his future cousin that "its really fast and she'll have to wear her seat belt".

i set up the rockers to rock left and right for infants, but when older the rockers can be set to rock front to back like rocking horse.
thanks for looking.

(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/wrenchguy49/SAM_0901.jpg) (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/wrenchguy49/media/SAM_0901.jpg.html)

(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/wrenchguy49/SAM_0891.jpg) (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/wrenchguy49/media/SAM_0891.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: Brophy on October 07, 2012, 01:17:41 PM
Beautiful work! The lines are right and the finish is gorgeous.

It will be treasured for many generations....well done.

...Rob
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: mikeswrenches on October 07, 2012, 05:18:53 PM
You should be extremely proud.  That is an outstanding job!!!

Mike
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: rusty on October 07, 2012, 05:21:10 PM

Awesome :)

And the Captain seems pretty happy too :)
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: HeelSpur on October 07, 2012, 06:33:22 PM
Very nice work.
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: Papaw on October 07, 2012, 07:44:42 PM
Wonderful work! Allowed??? OF COURSE!!!
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: wrenchguy on October 07, 2012, 08:01:09 PM
Wonderful work! Allowed??? OF COURSE!!!

Thanks, but this is the complete title of ur woodworking forum heading.

Woodworking Forum
Use this forum for discussions about wood working tools.
Moderator: Papaw

and i don't see or converse about any tools in this post. I did use a real old stanley plane to fit planking.
thanks again.
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: Papaw on October 07, 2012, 08:02:23 PM
I just assumed you used some good old tools doing such fine work.


And now you are obliged to show us some pictures of the job, or at least the plane.
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: wrenchguy on October 07, 2012, 08:53:30 PM
I just assumed you used some good old tools doing such fine work.


And now you are obliged to show us some pictures of the job, or at least the plane.

now i'm in new england restoring a 110 year old house 4 daughter and soninlaw, its going on 7 years now. the plane is back in indiana and i won't be back till 1st week december. i spend about 6 months a year here (2months at a time) then back to indiana. its only me, my daughter on weekends and soninlaw when he's not at sea (merchant marine). thanks again.
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: clovis on October 07, 2012, 08:55:04 PM
Wow...that is jaw dropping work!!!! It is absolutely stunning!!!!
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: clovis on October 07, 2012, 08:57:39 PM
now i'm in new england restoring a 110 year old house 4 daughter and soninlaw, its going on 7 years now. the plane is back in indiana and i won't be back till 1st week december. i spend about 6 months a year here (2months at a time) then back to indiana. its only me, my daughter on weekends and soninlaw when he's not at sea (merchant marine). thanks again.

Hello, fellow Hoosier!
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: bird on October 07, 2012, 10:57:00 PM
You have a talent I can only hope to come close to one day! BRAVO!
cheers,
bird
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: oldtools on October 08, 2012, 01:53:33 AM
WOW!! beautiful, great job... WRENCHGUY got talent!
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: Fins/413 on October 08, 2012, 05:39:08 AM
Beautiful, what did you use for the inlay. BTW great photo too.
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: Branson on October 08, 2012, 09:14:47 AM
Pictures of work like this are not "allowed;" they're recommended!   I am in awe!
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: scottg on October 08, 2012, 04:58:11 PM
knock - me - out!!
 Wow thats beautiful~!!

 I love African mahogany too!! Its just an outstanding timber. It ages to a rich dark color. Its plenty strong and stable. Its wonderful stuff!
  yours Scott
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: wrenchguy on October 08, 2012, 05:53:08 PM
u guys are too nice, as a woodworker for 40 year this was a easy job for me. nothing more than some 5mm luan, 3/4" & 1/2" plywood, 1/4"thick mahogany, wood penetrating epoxy, gorilla glue, airgun & pins, some 1by, white caulk, (no inlay work) welded up a cutwater and made some transom bands (cutwaters.com). one of my sons milled the aluminum fairleader. I've restored a few antique inboard speedboats i.e. chris craft, gar wood and had to start a welding business to make some special parts for these classics.  now, don't ask me todo any plumbing or electrical... it'll leak and the breakers will trip and catch fire.
here are a couple more pics. thanks again.
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/wrenchguy49/SAM_0902.jpg)(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/wrenchguy49/SAM_0893.jpg)(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/wrenchguy49/SAM_0891.jpg)
Title: Re: Is this allowed?, a african mahogany planked speedboat cradle/rocking boat.
Post by: bird on October 08, 2012, 07:58:15 PM
Yep, I'm still jealous....  you're one hell of a bad ass!
I have to say "bravo" again.
cheers,
bird.