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⛵️ We have achieved (clamshell) perfection ... and cedar shingles. Ep 656
November 23, 2025 · 28 min · 77K views
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Mads improves the dust management in his 40-foot shipping container workshop by installing a Mullet cyclone dust collector paired with a DeWalt shop vacuum under his CNC table.▶ 0:51 He supplements this with a ceiling-mounted air filtration unit to capture fine airborne particles during CNC operations.▶ 1:12 To organize the workspace, he constructs sturdy shelves from Baltic birch offcuts and 2x4s, though he notes that running a planer and the vacuum simultaneously trips his 15A breaker.▶ 15:13 The primary project involves refining the production of clamshell covers for an Antares Yachts 44.▶ 16:24 After experiencing bridging and surface imperfections in initial vacuum-bagged epoxy parts, Mads attempts a second run using polyester resin and gelcoat to compare materials.▶ 18:05 He experiments with mold preparation and spray techniques, including thinning the primer with 8% reducer and using a 3M spray gun, to achieve better coverage on vertical foam surfaces.▶ 16:56 Despite initial curing issues with the gelcoat that remained inconclusive after consulting with Andy from Boatworks Today, the second attempt yields successful results.▶ 19:21
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