A different shot of the 'jinniwink' installed on the boat for context.

As a keel stepped mast, it needs to be raised and then lowered through a hole in the deck.

Managed to finish gin-pole shears and install the mast today. All went well.

Next will take on tuning and figuring out how the sails were rigged.

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@dillo/116749139815906689

Nearly 30 years later, proof that worthwhile , useful work is still being done!

The wonderful people at Sage Restoration always include a little something special with every order. This time an interesting little postcard called "Wilderness Gold".

A 1747 illustration of a Swedish Pine Tar "Dale" making 'Stockholm Tar'

Pine Tar was highly valued for it's ability to preserve wood.

In the early 1800's around 180,000 barrels of tar were produced in Stockholm's pine kilns.

Except for the deck, all the hull and topside painting is done.

Tomorrow I start to prototype and build a gin pole setup for stepping the mast.

I have just started a blog where you can follow along in more detail. I invite you to take a look.

https://bygracealone.bearblog.dev/

The first coats of linseed oil go on diluted 50/50 with pure turpentine and reducing the amount of turpentine with every coat.

Sufficient drying in between it slowly begins to fill the wood.

Am a big fan of Allbäck products I'm using their Purified Raw Linseed Oil.