Here is the jig Duane made to scarf the sheets together. Stacking the
sheets staggered 5 inches gives a 10 to 1 scarf joint.
Duane's New Boat
This page will attempt to chronicle the progress as Duane Emnott attempts to build an brand new Thunderbird from scratch. Duane's goal is to launch the new boat in Gig Harbor in 2008 for the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Check back often to see the progress. Go to Page 2 Go to Page 3 Go to Page 4 Go to Page 5 Go to Page 6
| Here is the 1st delivery of Okoume plywood. 1/2" 4 by 10 and 4 by 8 sheets $1,354.00 from Edensaw Woods delivered on 12/20/06. |
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Here is the jig Duane made to scarf the sheets together. Stacking the
sheets staggered 5 inches gives a 10 to 1 scarf joint.
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| Duane finishes the scarf cut with a hand plainer. |
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| Gluing up the scarf joints. |
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| Truck load of Alaskan Cedar for the stringers. |
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| Ripping Stringers. |
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| Planning the stringers. |
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| The jig glued to the floor. |
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| Too many hands spoils the pot? |
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| Where are the old timers when it comes time for heavy lifting? |
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| More of the family getting into the act! |
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| Actual woodworking |
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| "Old timers" checking out the craftsmanship on the stem. |
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| Keel Plate attached to the bulk heads. |
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| Picture of the stem. |
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| Stem and Chines in place |
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| Keel, chines and ribs. Starting to take shape! |
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| Completed "skeleton" awaiting sheathing and fairing. |
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