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Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 7/1/2010, 2:20 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying (Bill Hamm)

: I don't have the link saved, but I really should. Someone on this
: forum has a device that looks like a giant profile copier,
: normally used get an outline of wood trim. This big version is
: then set over the hull at the locations of the proposed stations
: and the profile is then copied, easy to lay onto a piece of
: plywood and then trace the outline giving you the hull shape at
: that station. Do the same thing for each hull station, then deck
: station and you have the templates for the boat, simple.

: Bill H.

Oh yeah, you do need to measure the rocker so you know how to align the stations.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Peter M -- 6/28/2010, 5:08 pm
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Bill Hamm -- 7/1/2010, 2:19 am
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
graybeard -- 7/1/2010, 11:57 am
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Bill Hamm -- 7/2/2010, 9:33 am
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Bill Hamm -- 7/1/2010, 2:20 am
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/29/2010, 6:28 pm
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Peter M -- 6/30/2010, 4:58 am
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dan4sea -- 6/28/2010, 7:42 pm
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Peter M -- 6/29/2010, 3:17 am
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Mike Bielski -- 6/28/2010, 5:19 pm
Re: Strip: Measure a kayak for copying
Mike Bielski -- 6/28/2010, 5:52 pm