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I have recently posted a topic in the Thieves' Market regarding my Sign Carving & Banner lettering abilities. I thought that I would post a link here as well, to offer my services directly to other Vendors, Merchants, and Sutlers who plan to attend PIP.
I am a professional woodcarver & signwriter with over 30 years of experience (yike! Have I been at this for THAT long now !?). I would like to assist in any form of Booth Identification and Display lettering that you may need.
Please see the full post for more information and links to images of my work.
Signs & Banners - Plain & Fancy
Fair Winds & Following Seas.
Godspeed you to Paradise... the one here on this Earth... Cayo Hueso!
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Carved Signs Plain & Fancy
With my first Pirates in Paradise event just weeks away, I am more excited than a kid at Christmas. I have been wondering how I will remember all of the names, of all of the crews, on all of the ships (what with all of the rum!), when it occurred to me that "Hey, I am a wood carved and a sign writer. I should offer my services to these good brethren; and that is what I am doing.
Do you need a rustic, driftwood sign marking your campsite? Perhaps your crew has always wanted a board or a banner to tell the world that you are here. Maybe your Captain should have his Ship's Name & Port-of Hail displayed on a beautiful Carved & Gilded Quarterboard. For these services, I make myself available.
There is still a little time before PIP for me to produce nearly anything you might need for the event. In addition to the Carved Boards and Banners, I have a few sturdy, "Camp Quality" Sea Chests that I can customize to your needs. Want to hide that ice chest in something better than an old blanket? I have sea chests customized to fit the new Thermos "Cold & Fold" collapsible hard cooler. Even better, my sea chests can be made to "knock down" themselves, for easier shipment and storage.
If you are interested in a Carved Sign, Banner, or custom piece of Camp Furniture, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Here are some links to images and descriptions of my work:
Cutter's Web Gallery of Carved Signs Driftwood Camp Sign
Island Cutter Gallery on Flickr
"Kay Dee" Knock Down Sea Chest
Other Photo Sets that you might find interesting
As I am very keen on getting work done before PIP, all reasonable offers will be considered and no job is too large or small…
well, some jobs may be too large to complete before PIP, but let's say we have that 30' Sloop build and rigged for you by next December.
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Odds Fish!
Just about five weeks before PIP and I have been so busy creating stock, that I forgot to send in a vendor application.
Is there still space? Am I too late?
Hope not.
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Good to hear from you, Scup'
Hang in there Mate, we gots birthdays coimin' up to take our mind off of things.
Fair Winds,
'Cutter
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OK, here is my version in progress. I tried to stick to period construction, wide pine, forged nail construction...
Sorry to have taken so long to respond to your post... I really though that this thread went "dormant".
Your Sea Chests are truly beautiful. You are a master even with the most common of materials. I believe that I have also seen one that you have done in cherry, with dovetail joints... Amazing.
In my own work, I am often wrestling with a dilemma... make historically accurate, fine furniture, which is expensive to produce; or try to bring to market an affordable "likeness" from modern materials. The KD Sea Chest is designed for camp use and abuse, and since it would be painted over anyway, I experimented with the MDO plywood. I am now creating another chest from common White Pine so that I can compare the two side by side.
I hope that you will post some pictures of the finished chest. Again, Great Work, Sir!
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Never mind... I found the proper spot for this
I would certainly like to be authentic, but I have to admit to certain wants and needs in the Modern World, so I thought that I might start this thread to put out some ideas and get some input. Ill start this up with a set of free plans that I for a hammock stand that would me arse off of the ground…
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'Cutter/ZeeWolves
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So wait- the half moon isn't in Albany till the 26? I'm sorry- I can't find the schedule.
If it's not till then, my crew might be interested in going up there if there is a contact...
M'Lady, this may help:
I did get some images of "Onrust" as well as many other Dutch Barges that came into Nyack yesterday evening (09/14/09)...
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The discussion of transporting tents [from Footprints! Tents] brought this to mind.
Is it possible, practical or permissible to ship (UPS) canvases down to the Fort and have them stored until our arrival?
I am not suggesting something random, but a somewhat organized shipment(by parameter of dates). I do understand what this might entail, but the possibility could really make or break the visit for someone flying in to the event, or those with limited space in a vehicle.
I am also going to investigate a "commercial alternative" such as shipping to a "Mailboxes Plus" or similar, and see if they will hold a shipment for "immediate" pick-up.
"The Devil is in the Details" isn't he, though!?
'Cutter
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Oi Mates,
For those of you in the NYC - Hudson Valley Region, this is a must see event.
For some odd reason, this has not gotten much media attention, and I only found out about it through a recent Boat Club Newsletter...
This coming MONDAY, September 14th, the vessels will be moored at Nyack Boat Club. I am seeking permission from NBC for Pub Members to visit, and to see these magnificent vessels first hand. Please contact me if you might be interested in visiting.
On Tuesday, September 15th, they sail for the City of Peekskill for a large, public event. this will also be a great place to see the ships and I would bet that they would get a real kick out of seeing some visitors in period garb.
The ships will continue up the Hudson to Albany, then it's back to Manhattan... and then back to Holland.
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Oi "Brethren",
My plans may have freed up and I am looking forward to attending... might even meet up there with Matusalem.
'Cutter
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Happy Birthday!
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I was born during a full moon. Hmmm....I'm a Scorpio that was born during a full moon......
well, that explains a lot, hahaha! 
Yep, same here... A Scorpio born under a Full Moon... in its native sign of Cancer, no less.
Seems to explain my love of the Sea and Nautical History... and why I am only "Flowering" now in my Middle Ages... or is that in THE Middle Ages?
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Thanks for starting this thread. I was always curious about the Moon's phase at my birth... now I know.
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You don't have to worry about your 'spot', because you're already listed on the first page of the Roll Call. Anyone already on the list of tentative attendees in the encampments is covered. We're still hovering about the 100 attendees mark, so you and yours are fine.
Great news!
I was a bit concerned as the PIP event will be the final leg of nearly a month-long journey for us...
November will mark the "Fiftieth Anniversary of my Nativity" and the plan is to tour every Pirate nook and cranny that Eastern Seaboard has to offer. To make it even more of a challenge, we have converted my aging, Diesel "short bus" to run on Waste Vegetable Oil and see how far we can get "dumpster diving". There seems to be a Pirate Themed Faire in Florida almost every weekend through November, ending with PIP. We plan to party like it's 1699!
All goofiness aside, we are looking forward to PIP and meeting all of these Good Pyracy Pub People in person. We have strong skills and are not afraid of a little hard work to help may the event successful. Let us know what we can do.
'Cutter & Co.
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Ahoy All,
(excerpt)
2 - Camping will be by invitation only and limited to 150 total (modern and period camps). Each Captain or Crewe Designee will receive a certain number of invitations and will be responsible for assigning them to their crewe.... Each crewe will also have "guest" invitations to introduce any "single" or non-crewe members. Captains and crewes will be responsible for their guests also. The park has limited the number of camping participants this year, but not the number of reenactors overall. This pertains only to on-site campers. If you are staying off-site you are still invited to participate in all battles, skits and Living History presentations and must still fill out the registration form for the park. This only relates to on-site camping. There will be an entire thread that tells more about this, as we expect there to be lots of questions.
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Thank you All,
Captain Spike
Bone Island Buccaneers
I was planning to drive down to PIP from NY with a friend. We are not members of a recognized crew and I am wondering how we might (and IF we might) be able to secure a small campsite. We can't really afford to stay at a hotel for the duration, so we where sort of depending on "roughing it".
Any information would be appreciated.
'Cutter & Co.
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As a follow up to my Reasonably Priced Buttons , I humbly offer Reasonably Priced Buckle Shoes and Leather Bucket Boots.
I just got my pair of Buckle Shoes today. I have to admit that I was somewhat skeptical, but I am VERY pleased with my order.
They do run a bit small as noted. I am a full Men's size US 10 and the Mediums fit perfectly. They are also surprisingly comfortable right out of the box.
I will certainly recommend to others who are getting started on their kit.
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i'd like to try my hand at a cape cod dory
I highly recommend finding a copy of "the Dory Book" by John Gardner. It is THE definitive work on the subject, IMHO
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certainly not drawing away from island cutters design, but here is another option- a 13ft deadrise skiff. almost bloody impossible to sink- although you can flip with some help. this is a simple design that can be floating in as little as three days with simple tools. this is derived from the old log canoes the watermen used on the chesapeake bay. draws three inches empty and easy to row. no sail design though.
A good and proven design, that one ...and one that certainly has more interior space than the Flatner. As you noted, it's best use is as a rowboat (even better with a "kicker" off the transom... [heaven forbid
]. Hey, the more and more different boats, the better... as long as we get out there!
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British Dory - aka: Somerset Flatner
were ya plannin on makin em look like these??
Here is a copy of the lines as taken from John Leather's "Spritsails & Lugsails"
So far, the earliest known written reference to the "flatner" is from c. 1719
it was considered an "established" design by then, so there is a good possibility that the design was known during the GAoP.
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Ah no not yet, but since you are interested Maddogge go ahead and see what's what...
With a nod to sorting out what’s what so far with this project, I thought I would share some of my ideas…
My primary interest as a sailor is to share my enthusiasm and see that others have an opportunity to also share in the fun. Secondly, I really love the look of traditional wooden vessels and want to promote their rediscovery and reintroduction to recreational sailing. Furthermore, as a boatbuilder and consummate "do-it-yourself", I want to encourage others to give boatbuilding a try for themselves. The design that we settle upon should be capable being built be a first-timer; it should be simple enough to get a serviceable boat completed in a reasonable amount of time; and it should be relatively inexpensive to build from commonly available materials... and oh yeah, the design should be from our chosen time period or at least be a convincing interpretation.
With all that said, I want to make a workable set of free and downloadable plans available so that any determined person or group can get started on a boat or two of their own. A “knowledge cooperative” would be set up so that we can share what we have learned and help the next round of builders in completing their own boats. Additionally, full-scale paper templates and pre-cut wooden parts (and full kits) would be available for a reasonable fee, if a builder wanted to get right to the assembly phase and have a finished boat in less time. For those not inclined to build a boat, you are not out of luck. I still plan to bring one or two boats down to Cayo Hueso and make them available for anyone to enjoy.
I envision a time when a fleet of these little boats is darting around off the beach at Ft. Zach… all generally similar, but each very uniquely representing a crew and her proud builders. This project is still in its formative stages and I strongly encourage anyone interested to share their thoughts and ideas. Prior boating or building experience is not necessary, just interest and enthusiasm.
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I'd also be interested in building one of these to use as a tender and for just messing about locally. Is there a set of working plans we could take a look at?
Oi Joe... what are ye sailin'? Sounds like you're livin' my dream.
These may be a bit big as far as traditional tenders go, but they will come in handy for explorin' the mangroves and gunk-holing around in the Keys.
I am working on getting hold of a set of plans from the Watchet Museum in the UK, and there are other plans and images on line. I'll compile all of this and make it available.
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British Dory - aka: Somerset Flatner
were ya plannin on makin em look like these??
currently researching if the flatner has a period counterpart (or was in fact in period... probably in lapstrake form) but yep, basically like a Flatner.
Sutlering at PiP
in Fort Taylor
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While searching for vendor insurance information, I came across the following link:
Vendor Group Liability
The group rates seem to be reasonable, and they seem to be familiar with Craft vendors in particular.