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Jib sheet blocks?

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Created by southace > 9 months ago, 7 Jul 2020
southace
SA, 4785 posts
7 Jul 2020 4:06PM
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Anyone know where to get these?

stray
SA, 324 posts
7 Jul 2020 5:22PM
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Google cheek block and a few should come up or your local sailmaker should be able to order some in.

Stockie
NSW, 343 posts
7 Jul 2020 5:55PM
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Wow don't they look nice! The mounts have that custom look about them, with that beautiful TIG weld.
sorry I can't be more helpful
richard

southace
SA, 4785 posts
7 Jul 2020 5:52PM
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Stockie said..
Wow don't they look nice! The mounts have that custom look about them, with that beautiful TIG weld.
sorry I can't be more helpful
richard


Yes I can see the blocks online but no angled mounts! Hard enough trying to get the local S/S company's to do the work require never mind another machine job for them!

stray
SA, 324 posts
7 Jul 2020 6:28PM
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Might have to make some timber ones up.

shaggybaxter
QLD, 2590 posts
7 Jul 2020 8:59PM
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Hiya Stray,
If you know of anyone with a 3d printer, you could try and make a sample widget for playing with size/shape. Print it, then modify the design with any changes, print...test...rinse repeat.
I find its an easy way to fine tune any weird one off thingammys. As an added bonus, the 3d software will keep all the sizes and angles so you have a thing to take angles and measurements from even if you end up making one out of wood or steel as the finished product..(and its all freeware).
This is a quick go at a 3d model of it, this took about 30 min (sorry its a bit rough on the scale and measurement), so it's not hard to make a basic model. And I'm a numpty at this stuff, so you don't need much skill.

stray
SA, 324 posts
7 Jul 2020 8:56PM
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shaggybaxter said..
Hiya Stray,
If you know of anyone with a 3d printer, you could try and make a sample widget for playing with size/shape. Print it, then modify the design with any changes, print...test...rinse repeat.
I find its an easy way to fine tune any weird one off thingammys. As an added bonus, the 3d software will keep all the sizes and angles so you have a thing to take angles and measurements from even if you end up making one out of wood or steel as the finished product..(and its all freeware).
This is a quick go at a 3d model of it, this took about 30 min (sorry its a bit rough on the scale and measurement), so it's not hard to make a basic model. And I'm a numpty at this stuff, so you don't need much skill.



Not a bad idea Shaggy.
Maybe give this a go Southace.

southace
SA, 4785 posts
7 Jul 2020 9:06PM
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I thought 3 d printers where for guns, boat hulls and hearts replacement parts? Is it the new cnc cutter? No timber please I could shape that in timber myself.

shaggybaxter
QLD, 2590 posts
7 Jul 2020 9:40PM
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stray said..




shaggybaxter said..
Hiya Stray,
If you know of anyone with a 3d printer, you could try and make a sample widget for playing with size/shape. Print it, then modify the design with any changes, print...test...rinse repeat.
I find its an easy way to fine tune any weird one off thingammys. As an added bonus, the 3d software will keep all the sizes and angles so you have a thing to take angles and measurements from even if you end up making one out of wood or steel as the finished product..(and its all freeware).
This is a quick go at a 3d model of it, this took about 30 min (sorry its a bit rough on the scale and measurement), so it's not hard to make a basic model. And I'm a numpty at this stuff, so you don't need much skill.







Not a bad idea Shaggy.
Maybe give this a go Southace.





Sorry mate, thought you were the OP.
SA, the cool thing is you get a cheap plastic model to stick on your deck, look at and measure up for any changes.
Make said changes, then print another one etc.
The real benefit is the final 3d drawing will have all the proper dimensions for you/mate to fabricate from.

garymalmgren
1261 posts
7 Jul 2020 7:54PM
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Hard enough trying to get the local S/S company's to do the work require never mind another machine job for them!

And there you have the Australian manufacturing industry in a nutshell.

Here in Japan , with a deep bow, you will get."I apologize from the bottom of my heart , but I cannot complete that before 3 am."

Gary

southace
SA, 4785 posts
7 Jul 2020 9:24PM
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shaggybaxter said..

stray said..





shaggybaxter said..
Hiya Stray,
If you know of anyone with a 3d printer, you could try and make a sample widget for playing with size/shape. Print it, then modify the design with any changes, print...test...rinse repeat.
I find its an easy way to fine tune any weird one off thingammys. As an added bonus, the 3d software will keep all the sizes and angles so you have a thing to take angles and measurements from even if you end up making one out of wood or steel as the finished product..(and its all freeware).
This is a quick go at a 3d model of it, this took about 30 min (sorry its a bit rough on the scale and measurement), so it's not hard to make a basic model. And I'm a numpty at this stuff, so you don't need much skill.








Not a bad idea Shaggy.
Maybe give this a go Southace.






Sorry mate, thought you were the OP.
SA, the cool thing is you get a cheap plastic model to stick on your deck, look at and measure up for any changes.
Make said changes, then print another one etc.
The real benefit is the final 3d drawing will have all the proper dimensions for you/mate to fabricate from.


I can't even operate a wi fi printer! Put the last one in the bin!

southace
SA, 4785 posts
7 Jul 2020 9:27PM
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garymalmgren said..
Hard enough trying to get the local S/S company's to do the work require never mind another machine job for them!

And there you have the Australian manufacturing industry in a nutshell.

Here in Japan , with a deep bow, you will get."I apologize from the bottom of my heart , but I cannot complete that before 3 am."

Gary


U are possibly loosing the plot over there Gary. I understand the apoligise they give But!

Achernar
QLD, 390 posts
8 Jul 2020 6:01PM
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garymalmgren said..
Hard enough trying to get the local S/S company's to do the work require never mind another machine job for them!

And there you have the Australian manufacturing industry in a nutshell.

Here in Japan , with a deep bow, you will get."I apologize from the bottom of my heart , but I cannot complete that before 3 am."

Gary


crustysailor
VIC, 871 posts
8 Jul 2020 8:39PM
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3D printing would be easy, the issue will be the filament thats used.

I reckon the base is going to be loaded, at least indirectly, not just acting as a spacer/angle mount,so probably wouldnt want to trust loads from your heady going through a block that size. That stainless base looks pretty secured.

If you were certain theres no loading, especially in tension, then you could give it a go and keep an eye on it
You can get filaments that have a degree of carbon in it, but like anyhting, there are various properties youd want to manage. eg. effect of uv, and creep

if you do want to play, go to tinkercad.com.au.It basic and easy to get the hang of.
Youd be able to draw the shape in 1/2 hour of sothen most local libraries have 3d printers now.

If you want to post a mudmap SA, I'll give it a go drawing one up for you.
I have printed off a few things for the boat, like a boom end socket to keep birds from nesting in the end, not structural though.

Achernar
QLD, 390 posts
9 Jul 2020 8:14PM
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crustysailor said..
3D printing would be easy, the issue will be the filament thats used.


AFAIK, the 3d suggestion was not to print the part, but to print a plastic "blank" to see if it fits, and then to send the dimensions to a manufacturer to manufacture the part in stainless steel (or material of your choice). Its a good idea, provided you have access to a 3D printer that is big enough to print the blank.



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