Hey I’m getting started on my lm18 build. I’m going to have a center console. Its been a while since may last build so I’m starting with the console to get warmed up.
I’ve got some parts and a new 30hp Suzuki for motivation.
What is the best technique for putting a consistent radius on outside corners? In the pic the console is just tacked together with my pin nailer. Nothing permanent yet.
LM18 SSI GA
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Use a 3/8" round over bit on a router, or just sand it starting with the corners and working in. Before I owned a router I did a lot of edges just with an RO sander, and in fact just did the edges of the stairs in the house as the router wouldn't fit into the ends.
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I used finishing nails to temporarily hold edges together until epoxy tabs on inside corners dried. Then pulled the nails and routed where I could then used RO as capeman mentioned.
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Looking forward to your new build.
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How wide is you console? Looks wide. For reference mine is 16". I still would like more room to walk around it. If I was to do it again I would go 14" wide console.
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It’s currently cut to be 18” wide but nothing is set in stone. Also the top looks exaggerated in the picture. It’s only about 8” . I’m going to flush mount the lowrance. And put the gauges there.
Thanks for the advice from others too. I’ll route the corners where I can and sand the rest.
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Hey Looking at your build, yours is 16” at the base, do you think if the width at the helm was 16” you’d be ok with that width?
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I'm not sure I understand your question, the "Finished" base of my console was 16 X 43. From there all corner go straight up, so I have 16" width at the helm. With the rod holders on the sides of the console that add another 5" to step around, and I have big feet. I also went with a small wheel, this saved a ton of room. I think it was an 11" stearing wheel.
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I’m sorry I was looking at your prototype console not the finished console.Cbuf wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:17 am I'm not sure I understand your question, the "Finished" base of my console was 16 X 43. From there all corner go straight up, so I have 16" width at the helm. With the rod holders on the sides of the console that add another 5" to step around, and I have big feet. I also went with a small wheel, this saved a ton of room. I think it was an 11" stearing wheel.
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What brand did you use for the hydraulic steering ?
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I bought this I really like it. I went with the 75 version based on speed specs. If your running a 30 you could done size.
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