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Thanks for taking the time to explain all of this. Sounds like acrylic or paper may be the only sensible options at this point, if the yellowing is that bad. Out of curiosity the UV instability --...

Free floating is the wrong word here. I want to consider fixing my slatted screen to the frame, which is why I claim it will add some rigidity. I should have said that frame and panel is the basis...

Imagine a typical frame and panel door. Remove the panel. Add ~20 slim slats, spread out across the width, with gaps between them, in width equal to each slat. Part of the rigidity from door comes...

Capt,

I am considering using the technique as part of a slatted panel, in a frame-and-panel style door. I remembered reading about the technique, and think it would work well because it will add...

If my memory is correct, glassing is basically a fiberglass cloth, impregnated with epoxy, usually done on the outer hull. I was digging through the forum trying to find confirmation, but no luck so...

Norm, this is excellent! I love reading and seeing people work in progress... Thank!

-b

To answer the asked questions:

all white wood is ash, all dark-ish wood is walnut. I intentionally used walnut that was transitionally between the sapwood and heartwood, but it doesn't show as...

Thanks again for so much helpful advice. Here is the final result:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2842090080_06dfeceb26_o.jpg
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I have definitely had my share of mistakes that I should be able to avoid next time. Really, I should be making a list, since there are enough items for me to forget, let alone remember!



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Lots of good suggestions here!

My plan of attack for tomorrow morning is to first try carbon paper smudging to mate the pieces. So far the sanding cylinder hasn't caused me to over-cut -- I've...

The little cradle boat that could is picking up steam... the bottom planks are all in place, and trimmed, and I have cut the skeg and stem from the plans, and of course theory and practice don't line...

essaunders: thanks for the heads up. I will make a note of it for next week.

Ray: Warren Jordan designed it, and sells the plans here:

http://www.jordanwoodboats.com/home.cfm?dir_cat=48865

Well, after much rigging with string, cursing, and a little vacation time, I have all 3 plank sets up (and half the rivets). Here is the last pic from tonight:
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So I made the little jig and routed out the first 4 gains, and they came out well. One more question - with these small/narrow gains, should I put the screws through them once they are mated? On...

Terry and Dave,

Your works are outstanding, inspiring and motivating. I'd count myself lucky to get those kinds of results.

-b

5/32" ash. I really would prefer the plane as well. It's just less practical since I need to make some progress this weekend, and the baby that will sleep in this cradle is on a schedule that I...

I may try cutting a dory lap (if that's the real name) on some of my scrap, if I have enough left, but the fragile feather edge does scare me. In either case, I will make sure to post some photos so...

I don't disagree -- but the nearest place I could buy a rabbet plane is ~2 hours away, and I have a half day off tomorrow to get a jump start on this. Sooner it will be -- equally efficient,...

Thanks for the info! A rabbet plane is on my tool list, but in the short term I will probably go the router route, just because I can have it done much sooner.

Steve,

Thanks for the link. ...

So I cut the first lap gain (1/2" by 6" to 5/64" depth) for my planking, and frankly it was awful. I sharpened my chisel, and essentially tried to pare my way through. I am no expert at paring or...

Warren emailed me back and said the intention was to countersink, not bore. That coincides with my read on all the advice -- countersink to flush using brass screws and glue. I hope to get the...

So much good info. To start with, I'll provide a little more context.

I'm using ash throughout. The planks seem willing to bend enough without the threat of breaking, so I don't plan to steam or...

I am currently working on the Jordan Baby Tender II cradle, and have the keelson and transom done, and my first planks cut and ready to setup. I re-read the directions for the 5th time for this...