Comments for Ocean Adventure Racing Northwest

Comment on Refurb Week 2: My Hand’s Shaking From The Dual Action Sander by Richard

Richard — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:47:58 +0000

Michael,
We got everything sanded down a while ago. Larry provided us with good sanders. We were told to use just blue latex gloves and even no glove on the off hand in order to feel the shape and imperfections in the hull while we sanded. It seemed to work well in detecting spots and locations to go after, even when everything looked like it was sanded down appropriately.

I used padded gloves for a bit, and they did seem to help. I should probably attribute my numb hands to working more vigorously than I should have, instead of letting the sander and paper do the work. Lesson learned.

Cool pedal boats you have. I wouldn’t mind taking a spin in one of these when we get back from around Vancouver in the late spring.

Comment on Refurb Week 2: My Hand’s Shaking From The Dual Action Sander by Michael Lampi

Michael Lampi — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:57:44 +0000

I always use thick or padded gloves when using an orbital sander. Even so, take breaks every hour or so and do something that flexes the hands and restores feeling/eliminates the tingling.

It certainly pays to get a decent sander, too. I find the Sears Pro model (roughly $70) works exceptionally well, even compared to some that cost 10X. It can be held lightly with one hand on the top and one hand on the vacuum hose connection so your hands don’t have to absorb the vibration much at all.

Comment on Refurb Week 2: My Hand’s Shaking From The Dual Action Sander by Richard

Richard — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:59:30 +0000

All right Stevo! I should work now.

Comment on Refurb Week 2: My Hand’s Shaking From The Dual Action Sander by Steve Wells

Steve Wells — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:02:22 +0000

“This video is private”. bummer, dude

Comment on Sponsors Set Stage for Success! by Steve Wells

Steve Wells — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:13:14 +0000

Carl, a Stanford rower, sure provides GOOD polenta! Can’t wait to have some more. See you tomorrow in Tacoma.

Comment on Sponsors Set Stage for Success! by lats

lats — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:52:23 +0000

Somehow I knew that was Jordans prose….

Comment on Refurb Week 1: Part 2 by Richard

Richard — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:16:32 +0000

Hey thanks….Jimmy had to give Jordan and me a hand a couple days ago when we were putting down tape for the waterline. We would be lost without guys like him.

Comment on Refurb Week 1: Part 2 by BLee

BLee — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:03:01 +0000

Looks great, guys! I’m sure Jim would appreciate it if you helped his boat along, too, while you’re there! Good luck with all the work.

Comment on Adventure Victoria: Part 4 of 4, We go to School or Ocean Rowing and the Next Generation by Harold Aune

Harold Aune — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:06:25 +0000

Very Cool! It’s said that the verbal part of communications between people is really just a small part of it all … Knowing you guys those Kids got a real dose of the good stuff!!

Comment on Wooden Motor Boat $2999 by Greg

Greg — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:39:28 +0000

Hi Jill — I’ll forward your question on to our Executive Director, Otto Loggers, as he is spearheading the boat program and has more information for you. Thanks for asking! Greg