[Public-List] Fwd: Casting Rudder Shoe and Gudgeons

[Michael Connolly]

Gerry,
Here is the reference to Peter McEvoy who cast several rudder shoes for the A-30 group.  They were $100.00 plus $12.00 shipping.  I would contact him to see if he still has the pattern. This might help you substantially in getting this project completed.
Michael #133
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Peter McEvoy <peter.t.mcevoy at gmail.com>
> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> Date: 07/12/2012 10:11 PM
> Subject: [Public-List] Casting Rudder Shoe and Gudgeons
> 
>  
> Hi Everybody,
> 
> I'm the guy who works at the bronze foundry in San Francisco. I've been
> trying to keep track of everybody's info re: needs for rudder shoes and
> gudgeons for the sake of clarity. After trolling through the digests, here
> are the interested parties I have down (Add yours if you like):
> 
> *Rudder Shoe*:
> Bill Ydel - wcydel at gmail.com
> Mike Lehman - sail_505 at hotmail.comJeff Fongemie - fongemie at gmail.com
> Brian Curry - brian_curry at hotmail.com
> David Mitchell - david at mitchellent.com
> Peter McEvoy - peter.t.mcevoy at gmail.com
> 
> *Gudgeon Sets*:
> Glenn Brooks - brooks.glenn at comcast.net
> David Mitchell - david at mitchellent.com
> Michael #133 - crufone at comcast.net
> Peter McEvoy - peter.t.mcevoy at gmail.com
> 
> 
> My understanding is that Mike Lehman is getting a mold made of his rudder
> shoe this weekend, with potential to cast copies from the mold at a foundry
> in Baltimore- a great idea. I trust he'll keep us updated when ready.
> 
> Now, I live in San Francisco and do bronze casting (and mold making) for a
> living and would also love to get my hands on an original, quality rudder
> shoe and gudgeon pair in order to make molds of them (Plans with
> dimensions, accurate diagrams or digital 3-d models work too!). Not trying
> to steal any casting opportunities or anything, it just never hurts to have
> your eggs in a few baskets instead of one. To Bill Ydel and Mike Lehman -
> let me know if/when your shoes are available and I'll make a "backup" copy
> for the west coast.
> 
> Sounds like our current need is on the gudgeons. Critical dimensions, or a
> pair of originals, would be greatly appreciated. I can sculpt new gudgeons
> from scratch if somebody at least has some dimensions scribbled down
> somewhere. From there, a mold can be made and bronzes cast. I see on the
> site that the crappy-looking gudgeons (no offense!) from #231 give
> dimensions, but I'd like to base my measurements off of a cast set.
> 
> A quick note regarding bronze alloys: All of the casting I have done has
> been for fine art, which typically casts using Everdur (astm alloy C-873),
> a type of silicon bronze. It is 95% copper, 4% Silicon, and 1% Manganese.
> It is has exceptional corrosion resistance and is excellent for marine
> hardware both above and below waterline. It would work perfectly for the
> rudder hardware and is likely to be the most common alloy you'll find
> around bronze foundries, in case any of you are scoping out places to have
> things cast. It should be compatible with most rudder stock material, such
> as Naval bronze.
> 
> Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!
> 
> -Peter McEvoy
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