Building the TotalBoat - Surfacing for bottom planking (Episode 15)
6 de octubre de 2016 · 11 min · 255K visitas
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Surfacing chine logs on a wooden skiff requires precise beveling to ensure the bottom planking sits flush across the hull.0:11 To achieve this, the builder uses a 3-inch electric planer modified with jacking screws on the outfeed table to allow for fine-tuned depth adjustments. Because factory-standard planers often feature decks narrower than the blades, the blades are ground shorter to prevent the edges from gouging the work.1:27 The process involves marking the inboard side of the chine log with a red magic marker as a control line to avoid removing material from that edge.3:52 The builder planes the outboard side in stages, checking the bevel frequently with a straight edge held thwartships.6:02 As the work progresses toward the bow, the builder marks the hull with "done" notes or line indicators to track remaining material.7:22 Once the electric planer completes the bulk of the beveling, a hand plane or scraper removes minor imperfections before final planking begins.10:39
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