messing with boats - 2 ASA points
On Jan 29, 8:09 am, Jeff wrote:
I was talking about flush joints, where the scabs are small sisters on
the sides of the joints. The "T" that I mention has the timbers all
on the same plane, with through bolts through scabs to hold it
together. I mentioned this because its where I first learned of
scabbing, when building roof trusses.
Yep.
If it was spars, you'd call it a fish
Nowadays, with metal truss
plates, I think scab usually refer to repairs.
Or somebody who crosses a picket line for work.
-signed- Injun Ear
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