steveJ wrote in message ...
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and broad hatchet, sharpen both ends of the log so
that,in plan,the sheer is shaped the way I want it except a little
skinnier in the middle because the log is only about 24 inches across.
Then shape the profile view using chain saw and adze.
Then shape the rest of the outside of the hull using a large shallow
gouge or sculptors adze.
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When the hull is near the final thickness, drill holes through the hull
and insert dowels to the depth I want the hull thickness to be so that
when I get down to them, I can see where I am and fine tune the
thickness with shallow gouges.
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The only thing that strikes me here is I keep saying to myself, he
should carve the inside first. I think the outside will be easier to
shape, and control the shaping tools, then if you make a mistake on
the inside, or find a major flaw, you have material to work with to
shape the outside a little different if necessary. As to the shape of
the thing, I would try to get as much out of it as possible. I have
seen pictures where they are more or less rounded for and aft as
opposed to pointy ends, this makes shaping easier too.
Scotty