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The first strip, made up of a black walnut and
pine, was positioned at the sheer line.
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More strips, each with one edge rounded to fit
into a cove along the edge of another strip, were
added one at a time. |
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Glue, nails and a clamping system that used
rubber bands cut from an old truck tire's inner
tube were needed to ensure a tight fit.
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The strips alternate sides as they cross the ends
(stern shown). |
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Stripping
toward the center line from both sides, ready
for a center king strip of black walnut and
ash.
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A
center king strip of black walnut-ash-ash-black
walnut was made and fitted. |
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More strips were fitted to complete the bottom
of the hull
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