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Lloyd Kahn is the editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications, an independent California publisher. Shelter Publications specializes in books on building and architecture, as well as health and fitness. Lloyd’s latest book is Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter. For more info, see: www.shelterpub.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lloydkahn Lloyd Kahn is the editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications, an independent California publisher. Shelter Publications specializes in books on building and architecture, as well as health and fitness. Lloyd’s latest book is Builders of the Pacific Coast. For more info, see: www.shelterpub.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/lloydkahn

A Boatbuilders' Tools

Godfrey's friend Cos is getting ready to build a wooden 58' cruising ketch, based on plans from 1926. The hull will be Douglas Fir milled by Cos and joints will be caulked with oakum — old school. Above is a huge ship's saw. The old table saw below has two blades, either of which can be cranked into position. It operate smoothly.