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Stevenson Projects Micro-Cup
Parallax ) writes:
I appreciate that perspective because I have been wondering about the correct philosophy of wooden boatbuilding. Although I strive for accuracy, it is unattainable for a person of little woodworking skills like me. So, do I remake parts that dont quite fit or do I make them fit and then "make do" by covering with epoxy putty in the end? Being somewhat pressed for time and being impatient, I know I will simply "make do". However, one of my intentions with this project was to determine if I had what it takes to possibly make a larger boat later. when making my first boat, the plywood Dogskiff on my website, I bent the plywood around the central frame and held the ends in place with string and tape while I measured for the transom and took the framing angles with a carpenter's bevel. The pieces were then cut to the exact angle. It may be a cheap boat but I couldn't get a fingernail between the plywood and a frame at any point. Close fits and bedding (putting some kind of goo between the wooden pieces) can make a boat last much longer. People have criticised my practice of using low cost materials but the boats are still in regular use. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ William R Watt National Capital FreeNet Ottawa's free community network homepage: www.ncf.ca/~ag384/top.htm warning: non-freenet email must have "notspam" in subject or it's returned |
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