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Sailrite Forum http://forum.sailrite.com/ This is an XML content feed of; Sailrite Forum : Last 10 Posts Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:35:15 +0000 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.08 30 forum.sailrite.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp Sailrite Forum http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_images/sailrite.gif http://forum.sailrite.com/ Sail Construction : sailmaking courses http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=634&PID=3147#3147 Author: Duncan
Subject: sailmaking courses
Posted: 20 November 2009 at 10:41am

I finally found a course locally, here in The Netherlands.
We can work on our own sail, assembling precut/designed (by a sailmaker) parts.

However, I am unsure what to do:
1) Choose to build a sail I will actually often use:
e.g. a high aspect jib of 10.5 m^2 which cost a substantial amount of money.
Furthermore, at the moment I can not take measurements of my boat. The mast is in
storage and unaccessible.

2) Choose to build a small sail which will see far less usage, like
a No.2 or No. 3 genny, of 10m^2 or 6m^2 respectively, which do not run the
full length of the forestay ( no critical measurements, approximate dimensions known from
the sailplan) and cost far less.

What do you think I should choose as a first sail to build?
Taking into account the risk and cost?

Regards,

Duncan
]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:49 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=634&PID=3147#3147 Fabric Questions : "Softer" Material application http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=847&PID=3146#3146 Author: Keri
Subject: "Softer" Material application
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 7:25pm

Thank you both for the suggestions. I have ordered samples of both materials from you earlier today.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:50 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=847&PID=3146#3146 Covers and Awnings : Different Styles of Awnings http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=843&PID=3145#3145 Author: jim grant
Subject: Different Styles of Awnings
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 3:30pm

Here is the link:

http://www.sailrite.com/Bimini-Kit-Complete-3-Bow-7-8-Aluminum-Frame-Fittings-Sunbrella

We have just finished taking the video for a new Bimini instruction package. Eric is working on editing almost 6 hrs of video as I type. In the meantime, we just put up the above snippets. More will be coming very soon.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:46 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=843&PID=3145#3145 Covers and Awnings : Different Styles of Awnings http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=843&PID=3144#3144 Author: Just Starting Out
Subject: Different Styles of Awnings
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 2:37pm

Good afternoon Jim,

Thank you for the information. I do have your dvd titled, "Make Your Own Bimini", but it doesn't have anything regarding 3 bow biminis. I searched the list of videos on your website and didn't see it there either. Did I miss it somehow?

Thank you again for your help and such a speedy reply.

Dawna

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:37:08 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=843&PID=3144#3144 Covers and Awnings : Different Styles of Awnings http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=843&PID=3143#3143 Author: jim grant
Subject: Different Styles of Awnings
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 12:52pm

You can bend electrical conduit or small diameter pipe with a pipe bender. Then apply double sided tape and smooth canvex in place to make a pattern for each "facet" of the shape. Add seam allowance and cut and sew!

Check out the "3 bow Bimini" videos on the sailrite site for a demo of the pattern making technique.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:52:39 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=843&PID=3143#3143 Sail Repair : Shortening "P" http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=845&PID=3142#3142 Author: jim grant
Subject: Shortening "P"
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 10:54am

This is a tough question. There is no good way to cut this sail down five feet on the luff (without totally rebuilding the sail). If you cut 5 feet from the bottom of the sail, most of the draft will go with it. If you cut it from the top, the draft will increase somewhat and move aft alot. And the work moving the battens will be significant (about 30% of building from scratch when you count the time taking the sail apart).

All this said, go for it! You will learn enormously helpful lessons about sail making and sailing. The work is, after all, great fun -- so what if there is a lot of it and so what if the results are not going to be perfect. The sail will still be useable.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:54:45 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=845&PID=3142#3142 Industrial Sewing Machines : what to expect of singer machine? http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=3141#3141 Author: MattGrant
Subject: what to expect of singer machine?
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 7:49am

Singer Industrial machines are very nice (especially the older models) but I think in this case you will miss the walking foot of the Ultrafeed and/or the Sailrite 111. I will be interested to hear how you feel about the machine after giving it a go. Unfortunately I just don't know much about this particular model.

Best Regards, Matt Grant

Sailrite

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:49:25 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=3141#3141 Industrial Sewing Machines : what to expect of singer machine? http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=3140#3140 Author: studioheather
Subject: what to expect of singer machine?
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 1:22am

Hi I'm new to this forum but have been using my lsz-1 for a few years now. It worked out great in the beginning when i was sewing for myself and the support was very helpful- thanks matt, but having worked in a local canvas shop i have felt like i need a real industrial machine for the last year and just have not had the space to get one. i got a free singer 251-2 on the side of the road which appears to work fine except that it's missing it's bobbin case. i have ordered one and until i can really try it can anyone tell me what to expect of this machine? i know it is not a walking-foot machine but it appears to go very high speed and takes up to size 24 needles according to the manual i downloaded. i don't want to break it by pushing it too hard right away in case it's useful to someone else... hoping someone has used one and can tell me how useful it is to sewing marine canvas and cushions? is it as useful or durable as a 111?]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:22:19 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=3140#3140 Sailrite Sewing Machines : Machine Advice Needed http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=846&PID=3139#3139 Author: vincek
Subject: Machine Advice Needed
Posted: 18 November 2009 at 11:36am

When you search craigslist or ebay do a search on "industrial sewing" or "walking foot" and you will find mostly what you are looking for...... but you probably don't even need a walking foot for small items like that.... although it would be nice. The walking foot becomes essential when the work gets bigger and the weight makes it hard to move.

You might even look for a Singer 15-90 (or other 15 series) which is an older home machine but fairly heavy duty being all cast iron. I got one for $35 once that just needed cleaning.

I'm jealous of your surf fishing. Out here in Oregon there's not much fish in the surf and the waves will sweep you right off the beach. You have to cast 200' just to get past the foam and it will throw a 6oz lead right back at you. I used to live in N.E. and have been to Stonington. Done most of my surf fishing in Florida where my parents live.

Vince
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:36:17 +0000 http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=846&PID=3139#3139 Fabric Questions : "Softer" Material application http://forum.sailrite.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=847&PID=3138#3138 Author: MattGrant
Subject: "Softer" Material application
Posted: 17 November 2009 at 11:32am

Hi Keri,

There are no right or wrong answers here but I would consider Odyssey SoftTouch as the "soft" layer. This material will also provide padding.

Thanks, Matt

Sailrite

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