On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 16:18:40 -0600, "Art Ransom"
wrote:

I have heard that bead and cove joints can be used for mast/spar building.
Anyone ever done this?


A similar, less labor intensive method is providing strips with one
fish mouth edge - 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 45 degrees.
The fish mouth fits the inner edge of the next strip.
All held together with hose clamps or tourniquets during glueing.
There is an optimal width/thickness for a mast diameter.
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Brian Whatcott Altus OK