Chapter 2    First Layer Of Wood Sheeting

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Jeff and friend, Dave comtemplating the first wood stripBeginning the first layer of plywoodJeff and partially complete first layerHalfway through the first layerRibbands and stemAlmost done with first layerInside keelInside viewPlanking at the stem


This sequence shows the attachment of the first layer of plywood.  We elected to use 1/8" Baltic Birch plywood, due to its strength, its uniform color and its good bending properties.  At this stage, we used epoxy with silica and microbaloon filler to attach the strips to the keel and the inner gunwale.  The strips are stapled to the ribbands to maintain the curvature.

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