Building the TotalBoat - Fitting the side planking (Episode 3)
14 July 2016 · 6 min · 211K views
What this video covers
Louis Sauzedde fits side planking for a skiff build by pre-fitting the boards on a temporary workbench to ensure a precise seam before installation on the hull.Watch He uses flitch-sawn lumber, which requires straightening one edge of the first plank to serve as a master guide.0:24 By clamping the planks in an overlapping configuration and running a circular saw against the edge of the top board, he achieves a gap-free fit between adjacent planks.1:09 He uses 2x4 bearers on sawhorses to support the work and custom-tapered wooden spacers to hold the overlapping planks at the correct height for the saw guide.4:06 Once the edges are matched, he rips the planks to a uniform width of nine inches on a table saw, assisted by Andrew to manage the outfeed.2:54 This method allows the crew to prepare all starboard and port side planks off the boat, ensuring identical dimensions and tight joints.5:56 Pre-fitting planks on a temporary bench eliminates the need for on-hull adjustments and planing.0:43
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