Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Sheets Two and Three Glued.

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One and a bit sheets of ply to go then some more fairing. Still need to find a skillsaw that will scarf 9mm ply. The depth of cut needs to ...
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Tuesday, 30 May 2017

First Sheet Glued

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The aft sheet  is up and ready to resin the second sheet. My block and tackle system worked fantastically. Didn't get a drop of resin o...
Saturday, 27 May 2017

Scarfing 18mm ply

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That worked out OK. All scarfs completed now for the bottom. I have also rigged  a block and tackle system for lifting the resined sh...
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Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Getting Ready To Scarf The Bottom 18mm Ply

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Photos tell the story best. The scarfs are 8:1. The first small one is my first ever practice scarf of three pieces of ply. Fitted together ...
Friday, 19 May 2017

Bottom roughed out.

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I am thinking that the next task is to mark and scarf the 18mm ply, glue it onto the bottom then fare all. Learning daily how to carry out ...
Thursday, 18 May 2017

Another Landmark

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All bottom planks fitted. Now more fairing. Marking the chine.
Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Almost completed the bottom planks.

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Had to extend the clamps a bit. 18mm Meranti ply to go on top next followed by more fairing. Currently not yet sure on the order here as to...
Friday, 12 May 2017

A little Further On.

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Seven planks glued and nailed (75 Bronze annular ring nails - made in NZ) Two and a very small bit to go then adding 18mm Meranti ply on top...
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Thursday, 4 May 2017

Three Bottom Planks Glued and Nailed

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Three Bottom Planks Glued and Nailed. I found some big butty bronze hold-fast ring nails Stanley Marine. Might help.
Monday, 1 May 2017

The First Bottom Plank Goes Up

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Up she goes. It is a 12 metre plank. 145 x 45mm treated pine. Pretty heavy. Progressing. Frame and stringer fairing is mostly finished. Wor...
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