Project Brupeg · video

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Damien and Jess fabricate and install custom stainless steel handrails for the stairs leading into the freezer room of their converted fishing trawler, Brupeg.10:59 They use 32mm diameter stainless pipe with a 1.6mm wall thickness, utilizing 90-degree elbows to match the existing stair geometry.11:08 To ensure the rails appear level despite the boat’s curved deck, they measure and align the installation by eye rather than relying solely on deck-parallel measurements.27:12 The installation process involves tack-welding the rails in place before final MIG welding, followed by polishing the welds with 120-grit abrasives.10:58 To prevent rust in high-abrasion areas, they apply Jodacote 605, a high-build protective coating, to the surrounding steel.32:52 Additionally, the project includes solid, continuous welding of stabilizer sliders to prevent seawater ingress and future corrosion, a technique chosen over stitch welding to eliminate seams.1:16 The handrails replace a temporary ladder, marking a transition toward completing the vessel's interior accommodations.29:46

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