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Getting closer on the silicon bronze shackles I forged this week for @preszlerwoodshop ! I really enjoy this work, thanks for the opportunity Trent! 💪 #nauticalhardware #siliconbronze #boathardware #handforged #artisan #blacksmithing #shipwrightskills (at Vermont)

We are thrilled to announce that our Apprentice - Shipwright Doug Allen, has been awarded the Boating Industry Association NSW and National Apprentice of the Year. In his three years with our dealership, Doug has been a standout employee. He is an excellent team player, committed to helping our staff members in any way that he can and is very popular amongst his peers. His ability to learn new skills and adapt to new technologies has greatly impressed our senior shipwrights. His positive attitude and cheerful personality work well in all departments of our dealership. One of the most admirable aspects of his character is his determination to succeed and his dedication to travelling a significant distance to work every day. Additionally, he is a loving family member and father of two boys who are under five. We have been impressed witnessing his progressive career in the marine industry and looking forward to seeing him graduate at the end of this year. Congratulations Doug, we are proud of you. #apprenticeoftheyear #bia #shipwrightskills https://www.instagram.com/p/CVCUmqDL4Zr/?utm_medium=tumblr

What about a traditional wooden mallet of any size/weight made from the best quality materials available? Is that something you might be interested in? #woodworking #handtools #mallet #shipwrightskills #handmade #madetoorder

This is third type of small block in this series. This is a single block with becket that I will be using to set up the vang, downhaul and centerboard tackles. This block plus a double block rigged together give me a near 3:1 advantage. Turning a light of pull on the line into an exciting amount of force. After some testing, I would like to make these micro blocks available on my website. They are good for more than boats as well! #ropestroppedblock #traditionalblock #boatrigging #blockandtackle #hoist #sailboat #pulley #mechanicaladvantage #oldfashioned #woodenboat #woodworking #woodcarving #knotwork #shipwrightskills

Complete rope stropped block. Made from white oak with a modern Harken sheave and spun dacron line. I've enjoyed making them so much, I think I will offer them for sale in the future. This is the first and simplest one, the next ones are doubles, and singles with beckets. This block has the eye turned 90 degrees for use at the bow of the #international12dinghy. Thanks for looking! #woodworking #mechanicaladvantage #traditionalblock #pully #oldfashioned #handmade #boatrigging #shipwrightskills

Everything needs another coat of varnish, but the shop is jammed up with a big job, so I made a small tarp tent, so I could brush a coat onto the thwarts (seats) and the gunwales without being in the spray room, and avoid much of the dust floating around. It's very dark over here. Call me crazy, but I like to brush with a single light in the semi-dark when I can. #lessholidays #painter #varnish #woodenboat #shipwrightskills.

We're working on a potential product at the #inventorstudio. #researchanddesign #woodenblocks #pulleys #blockandtackle #mechanicaladvantage #shipwrightskills