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- Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:40 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Redbird Stem Problem
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Redbird Stem Problem
I was just about ready to install the outer stems and realized there’s a problem. Per Canoecraft, the leading edge of the inner stems is supposed to have been beveled down to about 1/8” wide. When combined with a 1/4” thick strip on both sides this yields a mating surface of 5/8” to which the outer ...
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:58 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Redbird Forms Problem
- Replies: 1
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Redbird Forms Problem
I just put the finishing touches on the seventh row of strips on my Redbird and noticed a problem. It appears I screwed up both #5 forms a bit. Now that I’m stripping, I see the curve of the hull at this point is not fair. Held a scrap strip across the “dent” and measured. Looks like it’s 2-3 mm off...