Computer Desk!

Not much boat stuff this time, as we've been on holiday for a few weeks. So here's a picture of the computer desk I built while in Vermont at the Shelburne Art Center. The SAC (formerly Shelburne Craft School, the name I prefer and still use since the acronym, SCS, has a nice symmetry to it and can't be pronounced "sack") is where I first learned to use a table saw and router. They are now renting out their woodworking studio space to qualified folks (i.e. people who won't chop off a finger if left alone too long) for a monthly fee. They also do classes which I can highly recommend. It's a nice place with nice people. Nicole had to work over my Christmas break in order to save up her vacation time, so it was nice to have someplace to go and something to do during the day.


I still need to build a drawer for the little monitor stand (which can be moved around), and just how annoying are all those cords?


I'm really trying to stretch this out a bit. Food always makes a good picture! We made enchiladas for our New Year's eve party.


OK, time for boat stuff. Not much to report, except, you'll notice, the inside is painted.


We've also been installing the deckbeams, which are, of course, the beams across the boat which will support the deck. The beams are notched into the sheer clamp and fit tightly to the sheer plank. These are fun to make. Too bad we have to paint them, as they look really nice since we pick wood with grain that matches the curve of the beam.

I was originally planning to start the year off by lifting the boat up and putting the keel on, but it is at such a nice height right now, we're going to keep on chugging away at the deck for awhile. All the bolts that are needed for the keel are in the cockpit anyway, so the deck won't be in the way. Next time : bulkheads and cockpit carlins. Also, we have a bunch of new folks in the shop (6 new apprenti + an intern, with 2 more interns coming soon). They've been transforming the 3rd floor of the shop. It looks good. . . just needs a few boats.