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Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
By:ancient kayaker
Date: 8/8/2012, 7:58 pm
In Response To: Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes? (John Abercrombie)

: Mike-
: Grab a copy of a Pygmy building manual online; there's one at
: http://app.doubleknot.com/openrosters/docdownload.aspx?ID=3618

: Lots of good tips there on S&G construction, including a good
: method for drilling holes.

When marking out the planks for cutting also mark the midships station location on each one. Start the drilling from there working fore and aft along the chines at regular internals, about 6" is OK for a mild bend, on all planks. Make up a small jig so this is done accurately, a piece of ply with 2 holes 6" apart (or so) with a small nail through one hole will work fine. This will ensure the holes line up for stitching.

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S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
Mike Chapman -- 8/8/2012, 12:04 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes? *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 8/8/2012, 2:29 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
John Abercrombie -- 8/8/2012, 2:54 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
ancient kayaker -- 8/8/2012, 7:58 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
John Messinger -- 8/9/2012, 12:17 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
Etienne Muller -- 8/9/2012, 12:30 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
Etienne Muller -- 8/9/2012, 12:32 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
John Messinger -- 8/9/2012, 1:33 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
Mike Savage -- 8/9/2012, 5:07 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
John Messinger -- 8/9/2012, 11:28 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
Mike Savage -- 8/10/2012, 6:31 am
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
ancient kayaker -- 8/10/2012, 9:46 am
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes? *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 8/10/2012, 10:10 am
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
ancient kayaker -- 8/10/2012, 10:17 am
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
John Messinger -- 8/12/2012, 9:16 am
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
Paul Davies -- 8/9/2012, 5:58 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
ancient kayaker -- 8/9/2012, 6:08 pm
Re: S&G: Where to put stitching holes?
Etienne Muller -- 8/10/2012, 4:38 am