We’re at a really complex stage in the build now. There are things going on in virtually every department as our 38 Express starts down the assembly line. Interior accommodations are being built in the wood shop, electricians are getting ready to install wires for everything from lights to bilge pumps. The mechanics are installing engines and gen sets and the fiberglass department is laminating our deck.
So over the next few weeks the blog might seem a little disjointed but believe me, out in the shop, there’s a well orchestrated symphony being played out.
Today I want to talk about woodworking and the excellence of Sabre’s wood shop. These folks are very talented and love the work they do. Few items are production built but one example is our teak (exterior) and cherry (interior) hand rails. All of our handrails are made from solid pieces of hand picked wood. Pam has worked in Sabre’s wood shop for over 30 years and is proud to say that she has worked on most of the hand rails that our clients have relied on for their security over the years.
Another interesting piece of woodworking is laminated trim. As we build our furniture designs, plywood edges need to be trimmed for beauty and for function. These parts are created by laying down individual wafers of cherry each coated with adhesive to create a stack of between ten and fifteen layers. Because the wafers can easily bend before the adhesive sets up, they are laid in a jig that has been built in the form of the part to be trimmed. He two piece jig is then clamped closed and once the adhesive sets up the part is released and a very interesting piece of wood has been created. Here’s an example