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Re: S&G: I need your NH help, Nick!
By:Robert N Pruden
Date: 6/2/2009, 9:07 am
In Response To: Re: S&G: I need your NH help, Nick! (Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks)

: There are 6 forms and 2 bulkheads. The forms are used every 3 feet starting
: 18" from the bow. The bulkheads are located as shown in the first
: drawing.

: I don't have a separate instruction for the plans builder. You are using
: scarf joints instead of puzzle joints because the scarf is easier to do
: accurately by hand. After that it is the same. I built on a strongback
: because that is what I had, a table or a couple boards laid across saw
: horses should do the trick.

Sounds good, Nick. I got half of the forms tied in last night. I had forgotten how easy it is to get blisters when twisting the wires. I have noticed that although my panels are well-shaped, one or two of the forms are a tweak "out". I may redo those or sort out some kind of an improvisation. Thus far I am thrilled with the way the hull looks.

Robert N Pruden

Messages In This Thread

S&G: I need your NH help, Nick!
Robert N Pruden -- 6/1/2009, 10:56 pm
Re: S&G: I need your NH help, Nick!
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/2/2009, 7:50 am
Re: S&G: I need your NH help, Nick!
Robert N Pruden -- 6/2/2009, 9:07 am