The Art Of Boat Building

Bronze Casting For Boat Builder, Cleat Casting (2x57)

Air date: Dec 27, 2021

In this episode of The Art of Boat Building Bob Emser, Boat Builder, takes us through the process of casting a bronze cleat. If one where to take "Bronze Casting for Boat Builders" at the Wooden Boat School the first project would be to cast a bronze cleat. Inspired by the classic Herreshoff cleat Bob make the first casting for the Haven 12 1/2 a cleat. Follow along as for the making a wood pattern, investing it in green sand, pouring the bronze, finishing the casting and installing it on the boat.