Lower's FS17

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Post by PastorBob »

Mask and goggles to cut ply.... this is going to be a nice boat.... Boys we have a new detail oriented builder.... Actual most of us work like your son... No shirt, shoes, mask, or goggles.... :D

All joking aside Welcome, where are you?? and remember we like pictures!!! :lol:
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Post by mecreature »

I just went to your gallery..

I would think you would get alot of participation on this thread..

good luck

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Post by Lower »

Think I'm on track now. I was just trying to bump up the number of posts. Trying to catch up with Cracker Larry's thread!

Spent the last couple weeks drawing out the parts. I enjoyed that part. I know some buy kits...but I had fun laying out the parts. Whether it fits together or not is another story.

Cut all the pieces out over Labor day weekend. Feels good to make some progress.

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Post by Lower »

I should be doing 100 other things right now, as I am at work! hahaha.

Oh well, wanted to get this page up and going. Pastor Bob...I updated my profile. I'm in Ma. Building the boat for fishing. Spend a lot of time in RI and Cape Cod.

Secondly...no professional here. I will admit to being detail oriented though. That's why this pic kills me.

I had one last piece to cut out. I was tired and should have waited. When I cut it, I cut inside my marked line. Every other cut is pretty darn accurate. This one sucks.

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It's a good 1/8" difference than the original (I traced). I know gaps are good...so...do I leave it alone and just stitch it up or do I sand them equal? Is an 1/8"+ worth worrying about?? Sanding them equal will make them smaller than called out for on the plans.

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1/8" doesn't matter.
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If the boat comes out anywhere near as nice as your fishing plugs, then I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'm sure it will look great.
It may seem overwhelming at times(especially when you get to sanding) but it's a lot of fun so enjoy it.

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Post by steve292 »

Nice to see you away with the build Lower,There are three of us at the same sort of stage by the looks of it. I am a mechanical fitter by trade, & I spent ages agonising over the width of a pencil line when I cut, so I can understand you being a bit peeved over a misplaced cut.BUT at least you did'nt miss the camber on frames A & B like I did. :oops:
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Post by colonialc19 »

Glad to know somebody else has had a problem cutting on the lines. I'm also building a FS17, I have a few cuts that sre not exactly perfect but from what I've read there close enough. After a few mess ups I started cutting just outside my lines or marks and sanding to them with a block until I had a nice smooth line. Im a first time builder and not exactly handy with power tools but so far so good ( I Hope). Good luck
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Post by jacquesmm »

I should put warnings in big bold letters on every drawing:
"Warning, precision above 1/4" is not required."
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Post by Lower »

Thanks for the comments guys. I decided long ago that if I started this, I was going to have fun with it. First time build, so I'm not going to stress on perfection. Plus...It's a fishing boat!

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