Finally I am done with the frames:
Thge next step was going to assemble it and call everybody and say: "Look, it's almost a boat!" Then I realized that there is no limit to my stupidity - one of the blocks was glued on the wrong side So I added another block, this time on the right side, and now I have to get rid of the old one. Who needs two blocks per side?
FL14 (in Texas) - FINISHED!
OK, this is how I removed the block: I set my circular saw to slighly less than 3/8'' (that's my block) and made parallel cuts every inch or so. Then I used chisel and removed most of the plywood. The next device was a heat gun - it works miracles on the epoxy! Just in seconds I was able to completely get rid of the epoxy. Sanded with 60 grit and nobody tells that there was anything on top!
But my problems don't end with it. When I started finally assembling with just two mid frames and a transon, the block cracked I assume that it has to do with my change (out of ignorance) in the plans: instead of 6'' as written, I made it 12", simply was to lazy to cut another time...
Now I'll remove both blocks (I know how to do it now) and reglue them with 6'' blocks.
But my problems don't end with it. When I started finally assembling with just two mid frames and a transon, the block cracked I assume that it has to do with my change (out of ignorance) in the plans: instead of 6'' as written, I made it 12", simply was to lazy to cut another time...
Now I'll remove both blocks (I know how to do it now) and reglue them with 6'' blocks.
Thats weird because I used 11" butt blocks on my bow, and they look strong...I have turned the hull a few times..but no sign of weekness.bredstein wrote:.... When I started finally assembling with just two mid frames and a transon, the block cracked I assume that it has to do with my change (out of ignorance) in the plans: instead of 6'' as written, I made it 12", simply was to lazy to cut another time...
What ply are you using.....? did the glue come off...?
I used 3/8" because the nesting used the bottom panel for all the butt blocks. Plus I figured I am going to need all the scrap I can find of the 1/4" for the Rub rails. I am planning to make a wider rub rail than the plans...bredstein wrote:Did you use 1/4 plywood? Mine is 3/8, maybe that's why it became sort of too hard?rjezuit wrote:I used 12" blocks by mistake last year with no problem. Rick
How are you making out with the removal of your butt block...please try to figure out why they cracked before attaching new one's...
Shine/Jac can you help us please ..?
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baba101 wrote:bredstein wrote:rjezuit wrote:
Shine/Jac can you help us please ..?
Cheap plywood cracks sometimes - it has voids. This is a repeating issue. There was another post this morning from the builder in the Philippines who cracked his hull panel made from cheap wood. If there was a void running throught the butt block - it would crack when bent.
For all that will use cheap plywood, be aware that this is a potential outcome It is possible to build these boat from good quality exterior – BUT IT MUST NOT HAVE VOIDS, or at least very tiny and short ones.
At least it cracked now and not out on the water.
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