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Re: Strip: planing interior hull
By:Jim Pace
Date: 10/30/2003, 12:54 pm
In Response To: Strip: planing interior hull (Tim)

: Hey Folks,
: I am currently building an 8’ strip pram using cove & bead WRC. Planing
: down the exterior seems to be a no-brainer. I just bought a low-angle
: plane to avoid tear out.
: Getting the inside smooth enough to scrape or sand looks like it is going be
: more challenging. I have heard of hoof knives and other various curved
: tools, but would appreciate any thought you have. The boat is 4’ at the
: widest point, so the radius will not be as tight as that found at the
: chine of a kayak.
: Thanks much!
: Tim

A random orbital sander with 60 grit works well.

Jim

Messages In This Thread

Strip: planing interior hull
Tim -- 10/30/2003, 2:28 am
make your own tools *Pic*
Rod Tait -- 10/30/2003, 4:09 pm
Re: Strip: planing interior hull *Pic*
Chip Sandresky -- 10/30/2003, 12:55 pm
Re: Strip: planing interior hull
Jim Pace -- 10/30/2003, 12:54 pm
Re: Strip: planing interior hull
ChrisO -- 10/30/2003, 10:20 am