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The overlapping strips at each end were filed away. |
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A strip of ash glued in to form an outside stem,
complete with clamping system.
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The craft was now turned over to work on the deck. |
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Looking
along the shear line. Note how much deeper the
bow section is versus the stern section.
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The
bow, with it's sweeping upturned profile. |
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The
first strips of black walnut-pine-pine-black walnut
is fitted on the bow's deck.
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Some of the bow's strips required a bit of coaxing
to fit properly. (Note the anchor and anvil used
to help bend a strip into place.) |
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Looking
back along the top of the rear deck. |