It starts with soaking the strips for two days in this homemade soaking tube. |
Then he has to steam the board to be able to curve it to fit the boat's shape |
Clamps help keep the gunnels tight to sides of boat to take the right shape for gluing later. |
Ingenius solution for steaming with a long plastic sleeve connected to an old coleman stove and a old gas container. |
It looks easy but it's very carefully measured and attached to fit perfectly. |
Another view of the steamer... |
All clamped together, it will dry then be stuck on with epoxy. |
Extremely ingenious methods to create a true work of art. What patience!
ReplyDeleteWhat great problem solving!
ReplyDeleteOmagosh!! He's made so much progress since I saw it last. Great work!! I'm so excited for him to be able reap the rewards of his labors, (and his talent) and do a little fishing in it. Shoot, just sitting on the water soaking up sun and sipping a tall lemonade would be enough. Even not quite finished, it's gorgeous!
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