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Back to something simpler and infinitely more rewarding, more lofting...
Friday, October 4, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Lofting a New Dory
Started putting down lots of colored lines for a new dory. Lofting is fun and intricate. Plenty of places to make a mistake. Starting with the dimensions convention - 4 - 3 - 7 is another way of saying 4’ 3 7/8”.
This one will be a classic Briggs, wood framed.
Among these lines are the chine height, sheer height, chine half breadth, sheer half breadth, and outlines of frames 1 - 10. Here’s a pic of lots of ice picks and a batten to fair the line.
This one will be a classic Briggs, wood framed.
Among these lines are the chine height, sheer height, chine half breadth, sheer half breadth, and outlines of frames 1 - 10. Here’s a pic of lots of ice picks and a batten to fair the line.
Next up is expanding the transom.
Here’s some Port Orford Cedar arriving:
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