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Depending on your geography a locally sourced hardwood like white oak is a good choice. Rick Lathrop

Richard Lathrop submitted a new resource: Turn over and installing top ribs - Widgeon, top rib, interior Read more about this resource...

The next step was turning over the boat to install the top ribs. I unscrewed the molds from the strongback and flipped the boat over. I left in 3 molds to prevent the sides from bending inwards. I made a master deck crown curve to the 4' 9'' radius called out on the plan. I also made a...

I thought the term was "near drowning" since drowning is considered fatal. I think your quotation is AI generated and we all know how accurate that is. Rick

My understanding is that priming also prevents the wood from sucking the epoxy out of your fillets and glass weakening the joint.

Baling wire is good for hanging parts if you need to paint or varnish both sides.

Dave, That looks similar to the drive shaft straightening tools used by YouTube creators like Keith Fenner at Turnwright. Rick Lathrop

Eric, Making lock box cabinets with divided pane glass doors? Rick Lathrop

Dave, I use Fusion360 as well. Rick

Richard Lathrop submitted a new resource: Ribs, Keelson and bottom - Widgeon ribs Read more about this resource...

After the holidays, I was back working on the boat. Working from the stern forward I installed the remaining ribs. When installing the ribs the rib risers need to be cut to the curve of the hull so the ribs sit square to the hull. If I were to build the boat again lofting the lines and taking...

I have an Ender 3, unless you are using others models on sites like Thingiverse you also need to think about what modeling software you will be using. There is also time to develop models. I am not comfortable with prints taking over 24 hours so I don’t print much. Rick

I was wondering if it had a sail rig as well but using a hook and eye arrangement like you see on early sailing canoes. Rick Lathrop

Steve, Great story. When do you think the boat was built? I posted some sneakbox listings in the seen elsewhere section to keep your detective skills sharp. Rick

More the competition type. Seller said it was 12' https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1168745551289545/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4e6f1e77-b841-4867-8d71-d87c90ca7c77