Homemade tools

[Blueboatman]

Step four

Now we’re getting somewhere . Curved
Of course I want to see all the base edges ground to a taper so no hurty bare feet shuffles. And countersunk flush heads.
No pressure

The MK2 version could be two u bolts set in to the end plate of the finger pontoon into which you drop a 2m pole with hooky holder welded on at the top.. First point of contact when coming into the berth. Again no pressure!

 

[Bouba]

Now we’re getting somewhere . Curved
Of course I want to see all the base edges ground to a taper so no hurty bare feet shuffles. And countersunk flush heads.
No pressure

The MK2 version could be two u bolts set in to the end plate of the finger pontoon into which you drop a 2m pole with hooky holder welded on at the top.. First point of contact when coming into the berth. Again no pressure!

I’m grinding down all sharp edges as I find them...unfortunately the forum has unobtainable standards. In fact the forum, en mass, respects perfect jobs that take years to execute.....I do too.....but .....it’s just a hook for some rope.
And, for the record....there will be no MK2......but I will unbolt it and take it with me when I leave

 

[Boathook]

I’m grinding down all sharp edges as I find them...unfortunately the forum has unobtainable standards. In fact the forum, en mass, respects perfect jobs that take years to execute.....I do too.....but .....it’s just a hook for some rope.
And, for the record....there will be no MK2......but I will unbolt it and take it with me when I leave

The forum does have standards and they are fairly low.

The problem is that you haven't reached these standards yet .....

 

[Blueboatman]

I’m grinding down all sharp edges as I find them...unfortunately the forum has unobtainable standards. In fact the forum, en mass, respects perfect jobs that take years to execute.....I do too.....but .....it’s just a hook for some rope.
And, for the record....there will be no MK2......but I will unbolt it and take it with me when I leave

When it’s perfect and demonstrable your neighbours buddies and the world will come nosing up to your berth

 

[Bouba]

It’s almost finished

 

[Poignard]

Too humble a tool to warrant my ever having photographed it was a length of steel wire with a hook formed at one end.
Used for dangling copper joint washers over the stove to anneal them.

 

[Bouba]

Too humble a tool to warrant my ever having photographed it was a length of steel wire with a hook formed at one end.
Used for dangling copper joint washers over the stove to anneal them.

Just call it what it is....a coat hanger

 

[Bouba]

And here she is. Zinc coated, all made with found and recycled materials

 

[Poignard]

And here she is. Zinc coated, all made with found and recycled materials

In which gallery of modern art might we be able to see and marvel at this latest example of Bouba's oeuvre?

 

[Bouba]

In which gallery of modern art might we be able to see and marvel at this latest example of Bouba's oeuvre?

It will be an outdoor exhibit.....while entrance is free....it will require a secret code for entry (but if I see you coming I shall use my electronic key fob to permit you entry)

 

[Blueboatman]

It will be an outdoor exhibit.....while entrance is free....it will require a secret code for entry (but if I see you coming I shall use my electronic key fob to permit you entry)

Bishops crooks have got nothing on your mitre angles have they?
Very good
The mk3 version might include a vertical flag waving fishing pole. Not only will it be seen, and give a true indication of crosswinds for final approach, (and absorb any untoward landing impacts) but might in addition summon supper to your very topsides when you get back.

You are so very welcome.

 

[Bouba]

The worst part of completing a project....is the workshop clean up

 

[Blueboatman]

The worst part of completing a project....is the workshop clean up

You can never have enough extractor fans and dust tool attachments !

 

[47GC]

And here she is. Zinc coated, all made with found and recycled materials

You should apply for investment at Dragons Den....

 

[Bouba]

You should apply for investment at Dragons Den....

Imagine if they did take off....and you couldn’t walk down a pontoon because of all the bloody paraphernalia bolted on

 

[Alicatt]

And here she is. Zinc coated, all made with found and recycled materials

Which end is the live end?

 

[Bouba]

Which end is the live end?

I arrive...right to left (when looking at the photo)....so slip off the mooring line from the left side...hence the shallower curve...the larger hook holds the loops of electric cable with a closed loop to put a padlock to try an secure the cable

 

[stelican]

I was disapointed not to see powder coating or a trip to the local galvaniser

 

[Seastoke]

When I put that calendar up…I was still nimble enough to climb on top of the bench…I’m afraid it may never get replaced

I bet you will be ,with that welding.

 

[Seastoke]

You could make an anchor next , in a W shape.