Monday, February 28, 2011

Can You Put Baby Oil On A Chihuahua?

The molten aluminum burns

Here we are to make the record of the week. The internal welding is finally over, the conditions were extreme because of impossible positions and also the danger of solder over the head, the balance is terrible, this writer (welder) has at least 15 burns from hot splashes (left hand, arm left and right leg) and the jacket was on fire at least 3 times. When we turn the boat will end up making the welds that were too dangerous and difficult (line center, the dark side of the battens, the top and seal it well inside the "skin" even if it is not necessary). Once you turn the welds will be missing in the plan and then will be better and not take too much effort.
Outside the hull is completely discarded and for almost half the welds were double-check, review and correct. On some tests we did with the piercing red to see if the work was excellent and the result was excellent (no cracks). When everything is finished and all the "little holes" discarded and retouched,'ll make the proof of all the welds. It 's a big job slow and dirty and a bit 'boring in the long run. But the result is fantastic.
The weather for this week seem dire, we planned to finish on Saturday but maybe we'll do 2 nights.
In the meantime we took the tube of the bow thruster and ordered the shaft.




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