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Salt & Tar: Ep.300- Let's Get Sticky!
22 August 2024 · 19 min · 33K views · Mexico
What this video covers
Garrett constructs five frames for a 10-foot stitch-and-glue dinghy using a multi-layer lamination process.4:06 Each frame consists of three layers of plywood, which he bonds using epoxy in two separate stages to manage the curing time and ensure alignment.0:29 To maintain precision during the glue-up, he drives small nails through the layers to act as locating pins, ensuring the pieces seat correctly when reassembled.1:42 He secures the frames to his workbench using custom-made plywood clamps and screws, avoiding the need for heavy weights.7:22 After the epoxy cures, he removes the clamps, cleans the excess runoff, and uses a router to round the edges of the frames before applying a final protective coat of epoxy.13:44 This preparation allows him to finish the components before installing them into the hull structure.14:00 The project serves as a summer build to provide a lightweight, durable tender for a cruising boat.3:40
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