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Kayak Design Software

Kayak Design Software
Like many kayak builders before me, having built a few different designs, I began to think about designing one of my own. I was not prepared to pay for a commercial naval architecture package, and I thought it would be a fun project to develop my own kayak design software. KayakFoundry is the result. Version 1.6 is now available for download below. This is a free program, but contributions are welcome! Download: KayakFoundry 1.6.4 (November 14, 2009) KayakFoundry 1.6 Features: Stability Curves Multiple views for shaping the kayak in Plan, Profile, and Body Supports 1, 2, or 3 cockpits with independent or shared shapes Auto-positioned cockpit tracks with changes to center of buoyancy Resizable/hideable panels Waterlines and buttock lines Active Section view shows all section dimensions Curve shaping by dragging control points Rubber-banding for multiple control point selection Keyboard arrow keys provide fine adjustments of control point position. KayakFoundry BBS

The Sagulator - Shelf Sag Calculator The Sagulator helps you design shelves by calculating shelf sag (deflection) given type of shelf material, shelf load, load distribution, dimensions, and method of attachment. You can also specify an edging strip to further stiffen the shelf. See the notes below for usage tips. Notes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Tips for Managing Shelf Sag If shelf span is reduced by one-fifth, stiffness is roughly doubled (deflection is halved). Credits and References The Sagulator employs established engineering formulas for calculating beam deflection. Special thanks to Steve Stephenson for providing initial formulas and Jeff Bratt for his very helpful input (including the spiffy shelf diagram), and derivation of formulae for handling an edging strip.

Tabouret en bois Un tabouret de bois massif, à décliner dans toutes les tailles, selon les destinations qu’on lui réserve : sellettes, supports pour plantes, petit bout de canapé, tabouret pour enfant. Avec des planches de chantier récupérées, on peut fabriquer ces petits tabourets robustes et polyvalents. Matériel : - 1 planche de chantier 2 m x 25 cm x 27 mm - scie et ponceuse - perceuse-visseuse ou chignole - 1 mèche à bois et des tourillons - colle à bois Selon la taille de tabouret, débiter :Grand tabouret : Plateau : 25 x 25 cm (1 x) Pieds : 18 x 16 cm (2 x) Traverses : 15 x 5 cm (2 x)Petit tabouret : Plateau : 22 x 22 cm (1 x) Pieds : 16 x 15 cm (2 x) Traverses : 12 x 5 cm (2 x) Assembler les éléments avec la technique du chevillé-collé : Après avoir percé des trous avec une mèche à bois – le diamètre de la mèche doit correspondre au diamètre des chevilles de bois. Déposer un peu de colle dans chaque trou puis insérer une cheville.

Modified Paulk Workbench | Jays Custom Creations When I built my last workbench, assembly table, oufeed table combo I was in a shop about half the size of the shop I am in today. I made it to fit that space and with materials I had on hand. Since moving to a larger shop I’ve often wanted a larger work surface but put it off until I had most of my other tools organized. My original intention was to design something of my own but I’ve been drawn to Ron Paulk’s workbench for quite some time now. Preparing The Lumber The base I came up with is just a simple construction grade lumber workbench frame. Having a dedicated stop block system in a miter saw station makes cutting repeatable sizes much quicker and more accurate. For the legs I used 2×6’s. Assembling The Base The base would consist of an upper and lower frame. The legs are screwed directly to the corners of the frames. Then the second frame could be added to the assembly and easily secured with five screws through each leg. Making It Mobile Cutting The Sheet Goods Assemble The Top

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