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

[Mike Lehman]

FYI - Peter stopped making them and sent me the mold and plug.

On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 10:02 AM Michael Connolly via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> 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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