This is the 3rd week of the second semester - which is scheduled as a work week for us to gain industry exposure. For those of us without any such opportunity, we are back to "work" in the school.
This week is the most productive week as far as the Dory project goes. We got a lot done on it with most of the interior of the Hull either made or installed. For me - I worked on the quarter knee (with William), the outboard motor backing plate (not sure if this is the right name), and prepared and glue the thwarts for the back seat. It was good to be able to go back to using my hands rather than sitting in class- a change from the Day Skipper.
2 lessons learned this week:
1) The epoxy mixture with the hardener ratio as well as the length of time needs to get it "right". A smooth and slow lift of the west system pump is necessary and essential to ensure a correct mix. Learned from the first attempt to assist James to glue the thwart which was a disaster. I had to scrap out all the epoxy and hardener which did not cure and redo the thwarts again (with modifications to the center wood joint pieces). The same went for the hull which was sheathed earlier but did not dried out (the epoxy did not cure) and had to be scrapped out as well.
2) Safety issue when using the drop saw (or mitre saw - not of the name; I got to know these equipments names). The wood which needed to be cut need to be back up to the end of the supporting plate on the saw - a pointer given to me by Chris. I was preparing the wedges for holding the thwarts together at that time when Chris noticed how I used the saw. This reminded me that as I get to the conscious competence stage - I may become complacent in overlooking safety which is a "mental safety" hazard
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