Conning Tower

12/02/08

The conning tower is now ready for machining.  All the ports are welded in apart from a small bit at the bottom of each port on the inside.  This is because the brace is still on and I can’t reach.  I have changed my mind with the outer brace idea.  I was going to make a “T” shaped outer ring, tack it on and then cut the other one out so I could finish the welding on the ports.  But, I am going to weld the tower in place instead.  Then I will cut out the inner brace and finish the ports from the inside. 

I’m taking the tower in for machining today.  They will skim the mating surfaces of the hatch and tower flat and also add the “O” ring groove.  I am away for a week, so hopefully it will be done when I get back.  

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