Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Cutting Gains

Another one of the "new" things that goes with this build is cutting gains. The gains even out the overlap at the bow. Tonight I cut my first gains. I used my rabbet plane (cheap as it is), a chisel and palm sander. I did not make the gains very long, but I think they'll be sufficient.

Before cutting them, I very carefully double checked the placement and fit of the plank, making sure I had enough overlap and checking to make sure the plank would hit the stem at the right place. When in place, I marked the overlap on the garboard and #2 plank back about 15" from the stem. 

I did use a batten to give me a straight line. Here is the gain on the #2 plank.


Here is the batten on the garboard. I had to screw it down at one end because a clamp would interfere with the plane. I'll just have to fill the hole with epoxy.


And here is the fit of the two planks at the bow. Looks pretty good. Comes out pretty flush at the stem.


I did put two screws in the plank to insure that I can relocate it exactly where it needs to go when I slather epoxy everywhere. One at the stem and one at the midship frame.



And, finally, here is the plank setup for gluing. I've got a few little details to work out before I do that, but I'm very close to doing it. I like the fit. It came out really nice - a good fit! It hit the breaks nicely and I'll have 3/4" overlap in most places.





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