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Johan and Malin continue the hull construction of their boat at their farm, focusing on fairing and sanding the exterior. Johan uses a fiber laser CNC machine to cut metal components, utilizing a 15-bar screw compressor to clear debris from the cuts.0:43 For hull fairing, he experiments with a large random orbital sander to remove the initial layer of fairing compound, noting that while it speeds up the process, it risks creating flat spots if the tool is not kept in constant motion.10:19 He follows the machine work with a longboard to achieve a fair curve, specifically highlighting the difficulty of maintaining consistent pressure near edges and the shear line.13:49 He uses Mirka Galaxy and 3M Cubitron ceramic sanding paper to maximize efficiency.11:31 The project also includes installing a microchip-reading cat flap for two new kittens and creating a sign to warn drivers on the farm property.8:57

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