tomstock Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 First Cut, I am now officially building my own boat: I cut my stringers and outer keel layers today I discovered the hard way that my 1x12s are NOT straight. The curve sort of like the keel. The first time I drew the stations I was completed confused because I couldnt get 7" depth from the 4" mark. I measured the mark and at each end of the 1x12 it was 4 inches, but at the center it was 5". I flipped the board and did it again. This time, it's ok. Mistake #2, I ended up with 6 stringer, except the last one was only 1/2" x 3/4". Argh. I'll have to find a place to use this one which isn't as critical. I also missed the part about not lofting the curve for the front of the keel until the stem is laid out. Oh well, I'll have to shape the stem to the keel instead of the keel to the stem. No big deal. Other than a few errors here and there, things went great. I had to stop when a Florida thunderstorm rolled in (I could hear the thunder through my ear protectors WITH my skillsaw running). Tomorrow weather permitting I'll finish the keel and glue it up next weekend when I my weldwood order arrives. Tom Quote
Gaylen Beardsley Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Congradulations! I hope to be right behind you. My wood is ordered and will have it in a week or so. Good news! Quote
TexasPhil Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Way to go Tom!!!! I sure had fun lofting, you you enjoyed it too! Gaylen, So, what did you decide to do? get the Mahogany? Quote
Gaylen Beardsley Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Decided to go with the Southern Yellow Pine for $3.25. The store didn't have any Mahogany 12" wide. BUT, Got all the yellow pine I want. It is perfectly clear with not a knot to be seen. A beautiful piece of wood for sure, and there is lots of it. Got more than enough to do stringers and all. Gee, am I smilen' YUP! The Mahogany will come in when I do the finish work though, you can count on that. :wink: Quote
Frank Hagan Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 The smaller stringer can be used for the bulkheads and lazarette (and probably anywhere else too ... after you glue and screw it, its plenty strong enough). A really handy thing to have is either two drills ... one with the pilot drill/countersink bit in it, and the other with a screwdriver tip. Or, if you only have one drill to use, you can get a reversible drill-bit-countersink / screwdriver bit thing: There are a lot of screws to drive! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 The smaller stringer can be used for the bulkheads and lazarette (and probably anywhere else too ... after you glue and screw it' date=' its plenty strong enough). A really handy thing to have is either two drills ... one with the pilot drill/countersink bit in it, and the other with a screwdriver tip. Or, if you only have one drill to use, you can get a reversible drill-bit-countersink / screwdriver bit thing: There are a lot of screws to drive![/quote'] I've had some trouble finding the 1 1/2" ribbed aluminum nails. Is there a common use for these that'll help me locate them? Ie: Aluminum gutters, etc? Should I just use #8 stainless screws instead? I'd kind of rather use nails for the keel to eliminate pokets where moisture could be trapped (the predrilled screw hole). Tom Quote
TexasPhil Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Tom, Screws and nails are fundimentally different. A nail will keep somthing from sliding across it well. But does not do well pulling them together. A good wood screw works much better at cinching things together. I would not recommend using nails on the keel, you will want to use screws to help keep the layers joined together. I used #8 stainless screws. Quote
Arnie Eaton Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Silicon bronze ring nails can be used, if you can find them. Try Clark Craft or any boating stores on the web. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Tom' date='Screws and nails are fundimentally different. A nail will keep somthing from sliding across it well. But does not do well pulling them together. A good wood screw works much better at cinching things together. I would not recommend using nails on the keel, you will want to use screws to help keep the layers joined together. I used #8 stainless screws.[/quote'] Okay, I'll go with screws. I chose nails first because thats what they did in the video. Tom Quote
Jan Williamson Posted September 15, 2003 Posted September 15, 2003 Way to go Tom!! I just finished my garage clean-up, got rid of a lot of junk I might "use someday" My generous husband bought me some great tools for my birthday last Friday, so I have no excuses now. I'll be making sawdust tomorrow. Quote
tomstock Posted September 15, 2003 Author Posted September 15, 2003 It isnt much, but here are my pics so far: http://www.flopped.org/~mykrowyre/weekender -tom Quote
Jan Williamson Posted September 15, 2003 Posted September 15, 2003 Tom- Your Kimberly pine does look very nice. You are moving along!! Are you planning an enclosure for the winter? Now I am going to have to get with it today and make some kind of sawdust. Quote
Gaylen Beardsley Posted September 15, 2003 Posted September 15, 2003 Yup, nice lookn' wood. Looks better as a keel. Can't wait for mine to jump together... :shock: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted September 15, 2003 Posted September 15, 2003 Gaylen- I wish I lived closer to your area, I'd get some yellow pine. They just laugh at me down here. One guy said "you might check in Arkansas!! :roll: I still looking for keel stock, that I can afford. Like under $250. Quote
Gaylen Beardsley Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 Well, my bill will come to over $300, but that includes just about all the 12" stock, and I guess I figured that I could rip a piece of 12" into two 6". I am still undecided as to the value of screws vs nails, as once the glue is set, what is going to come apart? Clamps pull the pieces together pretty tight, and the ribbed nails will not let them come apart for that short of time. Now that is just IMHO you see, but unless the added weight of the screws is desired... I really don't know. :cry: Quote
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