Pahi 26 beams & masts from Pacific Northwest fir

builders, construction, Kiko, Pahi 26, Scott V., Thomas

 

Here are some photos of Kiko working hard on getting some beautiful fir logs from the Pacific Northwest (via Port Townsend) turned into spars for his Wharram Pahi 26.

Dusty killer whale tale dude
Dusty killer whale tale dude

 

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Spars smooth!
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Trying the Nielson megalathe technique on a fir log is bouncy!

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The whole hog.

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block and runner to support the other end…

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Disembarking complete!

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Re-gluing the oak tiller bits.

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Sizing up two masts.

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