Layout and Lessons Learned

The epoxied scarf joints turned out just fine. Today I started the process of laying out the design onto the panels. I used a chalk line to create a centerline.  Then I made a series of marks at specific locations defined by the plans. At these marks I drove 1 3/4" finishing nails to mark the locations. I then used a 15' length of quarter round and clamped it to the nails. This created a smooth curve which was then traced with a pencil.

Ryan helped on the hull.

After much measuring and remeasuring I cut the panels with a mini circular saw.

Lessons Learned.

I quickly learned that your work environment is critical for the success of your project.  My "workshop" was the floor of my garage. Very big mistake. I plan to build a temporary table. This will make things much easier. I should have built a temporary 4x16 table from the beginning. It would have been worth it. I will reorganize the garage over the next few days to have a place for all the "stuff" I need.

Tools bought so far:

• Rockwell 4" circular saw. This thing is awesome.
• Block plane (I'm not so good with this yet)
• Hand held Power planar.  (probably redundant if  I was good with the block plane)
• Orbital sander.
• Chalk line
• Awe
• Clamps (lots)