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Sven Yrvind constructs a custom reading and writing table for his berth, utilizing G11 epoxy laminate pipes to create a stable, fixed-angle support structure.▶ 0:11 He glues the pipe assembly into place to ensure alignment, using shackles as temporary clamps and wing nuts to secure the components during the curing process.▶ 1:20 The design limits the table to a single degree of freedom—the angle—requiring precise positioning relative to the mattress height to ensure ergonomic use while lying down.▶ 1:56 The setup includes a security feature to keep books or electronics in place during heavy weather.▶ 3:44 Once the epoxy cures, the structure will provide a permanent, high-friction mount that resists movement.▶ 4:07 Additionally, Yrvind prepares a new piece of G11 epoxy laminate to fabricate a longer, single-piece rudder blade.▶ 5:25

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