Building ORCA - Episode 12: The Transom
April 3, 2024 · 13 min · 83K views
What this video covers
Lofting the transom for the boat Orca requires transferring lines from a half-inch-to-the-foot scale drawing onto a full-scale loft floor.0:16 To prepare the floor, the surface is painted with TotalBoat Wet Edge topside paint, which allows for easy erasure of pencil lines.0:37 Measurements for the body plan are transferred from the drawing to the floor, where a batten is used to connect points marked by nails.1:37 The transom framework is constructed in two halves to accommodate the size of the loft floor.2:51 Quartered white oak is re-sawn and planed for the framework components.3:11 To ensure accuracy, a cardboard pattern is created by pressing it onto nail heads placed along the lofted lines, creating an impression that serves as a cutting guide.5:39 The oak pieces are cut using a bandsaw, with the technique of "nibbling" used to navigate tight curves and prevent blade binding.10:23 Final fitting requires careful tuning to ensure tight joints.11:49
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