Looking good Bruce - keep up the good work!
Plus 1 for the Bosch saw. I bought mine while building the Laker and found the straight blade is actually good for cutting ply - just have to get the angle right so it doesn't chatter. Can get away with a lot less support than with a jigsaw and for someone as unco as me it gives a straighter cut so I can cut close to the line. Large radius curves are achievable but for tight ones something else is still needed.
Ossie Bruce's Okwata
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OnkaBob
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
Cheers, Bob
Laker 13 - christened and slimed (just).
Laker accessories underway.
Laker 13 - christened and slimed (just).
Laker accessories underway.
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Ossie Bruce
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
Mike,
We can thank Hairy Mick for the strap idear.
Craig,Bob
I have had the bosch for over a year, it has been a handy tool during house renovations (at my fathers) but is excellent for fine cuting with no splintering of the ply and can be used one handed when holding the work.
Scott,
Another JEM mastercraft by Mat
We can thank Hairy Mick for the strap idear.
Craig,Bob
I have had the bosch for over a year, it has been a handy tool during house renovations (at my fathers) but is excellent for fine cuting with no splintering of the ply and can be used one handed when holding the work.
Scott,
Another JEM mastercraft by Mat
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hairymick
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
Geez Bruce,
I love the lines of the Okwata. You boat is stunning mate. Bloody well done!
I love the lines of the Okwata. You boat is stunning mate. Bloody well done!
Regards,
Mick
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Cobia 15 (under construction)
Mick
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Ossie Bruce
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
Okwata finally hits the water!! Launch date 2 May 2010
Ossie Bruce OKWATA Wet at last
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Ossie Bruce
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
Okwata down at Ross River at the end of my street
Playing in the water
Returning to shore to share the ride
Changed my mind....haha
Playing in the water
Returning to shore to share the ride
Changed my mind....haha
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Ossie Bruce
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Coming back to shore to share with my son who now wants one (built)....
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OnkaBob
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
Good to see you on the water at last Bruce - looks like it was well worth the wait!
I can't find any reference in the thread about the type of ply you used - is it Hoop?
Don't forget to charge by the hour when you build one for your son - and tell him you need to take your time to make sure it's up to scratch
I can't find any reference in the thread about the type of ply you used - is it Hoop?
Don't forget to charge by the hour when you build one for your son - and tell him you need to take your time to make sure it's up to scratch
Cheers, Bob
Laker 13 - christened and slimed (just).
Laker accessories underway.
Laker 13 - christened and slimed (just).
Laker accessories underway.
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rodot
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
It looks superb Bruce, congradulations on a great build.
They certainly are a great boat. I love mine and I reckon that you will get a lot of pleasure out of yours too.
I bet you get lots of compliments at the launch site.
Cheers
Roger
They certainly are a great boat. I love mine and I reckon that you will get a lot of pleasure out of yours too.
I bet you get lots of compliments at the launch site.
Cheers
Roger
Okwata LC,
Northwind,
Quetico
Northwind,
Quetico
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
Lovely work Bruce that's a real pretty boat from the waist down Now then with the money you've saved building a cracker of a boat you can afford a new hat 
Regards John.
Now then with the money you've saved building a cracker of a boat you can afford a new hat Regards John.
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Re: Ossie Bruce's Okwata
That is a great looking boat. Very pretty work.