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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Newbie

Dan H.,
 
I keep hearing about not telling the fab shop what you're doing with you're order.  It's funny, when you first mentioned it, I immediately thought I wouldn't have done that anyway!  Thanks for your advice.
 
Don (and I'm an "H." as well)
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan. H.
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Newbie

Don,
 
Don't let the availability of kit parts discourage you form building.  Any established weld shop should be able to assist you in getting the weldments worked up.  The biggest factors are, the cost, do they want to be involved in something like a submarine and will they do work for an individuals with a one time project.  Not necessarily in that order.
 
To take on building a steel sub, you should have the ability and capability to do some of the fabrication yourself.  It's not a must but your going to get tired of going to a weld shop every time you need some bricka-brack welded in place, not to mention the drain on your wallet.  The hull, pods and the rest of the steel work is only about half of the entire project.
 
Good luck and hope to hear your getting started real soon.
Dan H.
----- Original Message -----
From: Don Hodges
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Newbie

That's what I'm thinking.  I left out the "...OR..." part.  I've seen other builder's sites that start out with pics of the main parts delivery and I thought from the org or local shop to plan specs?  Thanks Dan H.
 
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan. H.
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Newbie

Don,
 
There really isn't anyone offering K boat part as a kit, that I know of.  There may be someone familiar with the K boats that will make parts but there isn't an actual kit.  You could take your plans to a weld shop in your area and see what you can do locally.  Be forewarned, a lot of shops get scared away when you mention submarine.
 
Dan H.
----- Original Message -----
From: Don Hodges
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:02 PM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Newbie

All,
 
My name is Don and I am an engineer.  I recently ordered K350 plans and have been studying the plans and researching the web.  All my research indicates that the major parts of the sub (pressure hull, conning tower, battery pods, etc.) can be ordered like a kit?  Thanks in advance.
 
Don