Posts by Don Paul

Great insights, dig the parallel to Paul Revere, being a dammed Yankee from Connecticut I read much about his
life and exploits. He was the real deal. I would have loved to be a silver smith in his time.

I learned a lot from my father, like you he also did a few years in nuclear power (New London) before going to Cape Canaveral. I got to see many lanches during the Redstone,Mercury and Trident years...what a time to be a kid on base. I saw my first piece of Titanium there on a Redstone display, I was 7 and could not imagine
a metal that would never rust. I've liked the stuff ever since.

I better get back to sanding epoxie..;)

Cheers, Don

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I knew there was something different about Don. Now it's all starting to make sense. Build on, mad rocket scientist! Work safe and don't become complacent. Do you have a sign out front of your garage displaying the number of "event free" days?

Always think safety. 80% of all people are caused by accidents.

You have it all wrong... no Aerospace Doctorate here, just had smart people around me, this one is my hero.
Second man to step on the moon, Buzz Aldrin.

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Have a great one mate.

All the best Don

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How close are you to finishing?

A boat, a hot rod and a house is never done.;)

I'm still 30 days from getting it wet, and looking for a truck.

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Sanded with 320 to get some keying of the first of 4 Allgrip epoxy top coats, the last coat will get ScotchBrite rubbed
for a matt finish. Tomorrow I'll strip the business side of the console and sand, prep and paint. This project is all about recycling old materials and bits and building a junk yard dog.

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My son had a Riffe custom made by Jay and Julie as a Christening gift when he was born. The point is sharp as hell, so I kept it locked up in my knife case till he was 5. He is yet to get a Calico with it because he is limited to pole spear only till he turns 13 in a few weeks.

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Never seen a kelp cutter before. Your very handy with a lot of different materials.

Thanks...I've played with ships.;)

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ahhhhhh got ya Don, shape makes perfect sense now

Here is a image of a cone only I found on the web.

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[quote='Dude george','http://spearfishing.world/forums/index.php?thread/&postID=69956#post69956']Never seen a kelp cutter either, scratching my head tying to figure out where it mounts ....hummmmmm[/QUOTE.

It will be contoured to fit the lower gearcase extending the bulge in front of the propshaft center line.

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I was considering a rubber tip until he grows into it. Quote: DB.

I'm with Peter on this one, If he lifts it out of the water and pulls the trigger a rubber tip will get pierced as the shaft lodges in Dads chest.:@

BB guns break windows and kill small birds, a rubber powered gun slinging steel throw weight is no joke out of water or in, fired on a skyward path. I think 10 is a better age even with a pole spear.

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Waiting for my electrical panel and switches, ICOM vhf and other bits to arrive. Started reshaping a kelp cutting bullet nose I had laying around for a Mercruser drive. These nose cones are best for boats hitting 70mph not
30...kelp wont stand a chance. I may lose a 1 or 2 mph due to more wetted area, I'll sea trial a few props first.

I had a chance to weigh the console with radar head, steering and most gear in place, hit close to my target of 60 lbs without the wind screen fabricated yet. Speakers, audio amp and wiring will add another 10lb.

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Great pictures and fish, nice going guys.

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For diving; a full moon makes first light a not so active feeding event, any other time first light and last light are very good for me with pelagic fish.

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Bienvenido,

Ciao, Don Paul

Welcome mate.

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Great looking handle, very aggressively styled and executed.

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Sexy butt extension, I may have to start hacking up my fart gun.;)

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Welcome mate.

Mahalo, Don

Sorry had too.;)

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BTW Don Thumper is a great name for the boat, every time the thread pops up I think that.

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Thanks guys, that recipe looks good, but I would want to control what they eat before they hit the Wok.

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