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radmila and
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Bert van Baar commented on a
Photo in the group Shipwrights-Students 6 months, 1 week agoHi Ransome, do you have a link to the audioversion?
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Learning Nugget: Clinker Construction in Boat Building in the forum Shipwrights-Students 6 months, 3 weeks agoThank you for that piece of information! These kinds of courses are not that easily found.
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Bert van Baar replied to the topic
Learning Nugget: Clinker Construction in Boat Building in the forum Shipwrights-Students 7 months agoAlthough its a tiny bit commercial: I would recommend the 42 lessons for clinker plywood construction at the http://www.offcenterharbor.com website!
Its such a good way of learning from a professional builder in his very ‘slow’ teachings.
There are more courses on that site: among others there is building a strip plank way, lofting and even…[Read more] -
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evelyn started the topic
Learning Nugget: Clinker Construction in Boat Building in the forum Shipwrights-Students 7 months agoWhat is Clinker Construction?
Clinker construction, also known as lapstrake, is a method of boat building where the edges of the hull planks overlap. This technique originated in Northern Europe and was notably used by the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Frisians, and Scandinavians. Klinker construction is characterized by its overlapping seams,…[Read more]
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evelyn started the topic
Take part in our free Online Workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET in the forum Shipwrights-Shipyard 7 months agoYou are cordially invited to our next online workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET.
HOW CAN TRADITIONAL BOATBUILDING KNOWLEDGE BE SHARED DIGITALLY?
Join us for an enlightening exploration of the intersection of tradition and technology in the world of boatbuilding. Discover how modern advances are shaping the future of this ancient…[Read more]
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evelyn started the topic
Take part in our free Online Workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET in the forum Shipwright-Shipwright 7 months agoYou are cordially invited to our next online workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET.
HOW CAN TRADITIONAL BOATBUILDING KNOWLEDGE BE SHARED DIGITALLY?
Join us for an enlightening exploration of the intersection of tradition and technology in the world of boatbuilding. Discover how modern advances are shaping the future of this ancient…[Read more]
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evelyn started the topic
Take part in our free Online Workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET in the forum Shipwrights-Students 7 months agoYou are cordially invited to our next online workshop on 18 April 2024 from 14:00-15:30 CET.
HOW CAN TRADITIONAL BOATBUILDING KNOWLEDGE BE SHARED DIGITALLY?
Join us for an enlightening exploration of the intersection of tradition and technology in the world of boatbuilding. Discover how modern advances are shaping the future of this ancient…[Read more]
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radmila started the topic
AI for sailing education in the forum Shipwrights-Students 8 months agoJust came across what they call first digital human for sailing education and adventures https://www.nauticed.org.
AI name is Alex who’s equipped to answer questions about sailing terms and techniques, how to get started in sailing.
Tried it with the translation of some terms from English to French and she gave funny answers. Otherwise, she…[Read more]
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radmila posted an update 8 months ago
Just came across what they call first digital human for sailing education and adventures https://www.nauticed.org.
AI name is Alex who’s equipped to answer questions about sailing terms and techniques, how to get started in sailing.
Tried it with the translation of some terms from English to French and she gave funny answers. Otherwise, she…[Read more]
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tomascetem posted an update in the group
Shipwrights-Students 8 months agoOne important job position is the caulker, he/she is the person who seals the joints of 2 surfaces
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radmila posted an update in the group
Notice board 8 months, 3 weeks agoAn interesting event worth visiting ONLINE!
The Worldwide Classic Boat Show is back again from February 17-26th, 2023.
It’s ALL ONLINE at http://www.classicboatshow.com and features:
+ Fascinating daily presentations by a diverse group of experts with live Q&A
+ The incredible, comprehensive Interactive World Map with…
+ 1,000 beautiful boats of all…[Read more] -
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Repository of historical documents and pictures in boat building in the forum Shipwright-Shipwright 8 months, 3 weeks agoDo you know this free online repository?
https://repository.allhandsondeck.eu/jspui/handle/123456789/4
Check the exciting collection of knowledge and documents across Europe. In the moment the collection displays over 300 pieces, and it is still growing. You can:
• Look up for pictures and docusments by period (from Middle Ages to C…[Read more]
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radmila replied to the topic
Choosing the right wood in the forum Shipwrights-Students 9 months, 1 week agoMaterial databses play crucial role especially when it comes to design or engineering. They provide specific information about wood species and their properties and even give some info on allergens, toxicity – or sustinability. So one can discover lesser-known but remarkable wood types. Thanks for the good link!
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Bert van Baar added 7 Photos 9 months, 1 week ago
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Bert van Baar's profile was updated 9 months, 1 week ago
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Bert van Baar replied to the topic
Technology and Shipwright: enabler or killer? in the forum Shipwright-Shipwright 9 months, 1 week agoTechnolgy could replace much work of a shipwright BUT: when all work is being done by robots, computers and other new technolgy: who can pay for the boats he was able to build? Everybody workless with no or little pay ….
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Choosing the right wood in the forum Shipwrights-Students 9 months, 1 week agoOne website (of many) to search for good boatbuilding woods could be: https://www.wood-database.com/.
In the search box enter <boatbuilding > and wait.
How serious this search engine works?
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Bert van Baar replied to the topic
Choosing the right wood in the forum Shipwrights-Students 9 months, 2 weeks agoGoodmorning Thomas,
Thats a question you won’t get answered here: its way to complicated! It depends on so many factors, like:
– availability, recourses in your country and internationally …..
– best practices are often expensive so prices may be considered …..
– what part of the boat …..
– must it be straight or curved …..
– is it for tradition…[Read more] - Load More
