Filkee
Sustaining Member
I had some curves. I refined them after the test fit. As I’ve said before, sandpaper is cheaper than teak.
My 3/4" solid marine holly/teak sole going in this week >>>
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JSM
Member III
When I did mine I went to an art supply house and bought a roll of clear stiff plastic film. I rolled a sheet of film out over each board tacked it in place and then used an Xacto knife to cut around the edges. With the film still tacked in place I used a sharpie pen to mark the location of each holly line and screw hole.
When it was time to cut the pieces I laid the patterns out on the sheets of ply so that the holly lines on the patterns lined up with the lines on the ply.
Once all of the patterns were arranged on the plywood sheets I put down a length of painters tape under the edge of each pattern and carefully transferred the outline of each pattern to the tape and went to work with the circular saw. The tape will help the veneer from chipping out when being cut.
Using this method all of the holly lines lined up perfectly.
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I may be joining the club soon, but for anyone who has his/her floorboards up it would be great if you could share pictures of the TAFG bays under the wood for 'general documentation' for other boat owners.
One benefit is understanding the layout of the cells for a particular model. For running bilges and wires etc.
The other would be understanding the TAFG construction particular to your model.
One benefit is understanding the layout of the cells for a particular model. For running bilges and wires etc.
The other would be understanding the TAFG construction particular to your model.
1911tex
Sustaining Member
Tom: Post #28 for my E35-3
Filkee
Sustaining Member
I’m at the trying to decide when enough is enough stage. Thirteen coats and still not perfect but the kids say it’s good enough and the first time the dog scrambles below decks I’m hosed anyway. One more coat? But I’d need another can. But then I’d have spare because everything else inside is going to look like hell next to this but then...but then...
1911tex
Sustaining Member
Aylwin....Your sole sections look incredible!!! I may be incorrect, but too many coats of varnish may increase the possibility of deep scratches...may be wrong (usually am)...but the way yours looks...who cares!!! Magnificent! And the matching knots make it even better and 3D! WOOOW!
Filkee
Sustaining Member
I’m a total hack. My dad built wooden boats but died before he could teach me anything. The 1/4” goes right on the TAFG and the bilge holes are filled with 1/2” ply that I epoxied to the teak. Christian has some shots of his in another thread or maybe earlier in this one
So is it the fumes you’re enjoying? Cuz varnishes & solvents smell yummy. Or is it that when you look at a different angle in a different light you see a tiny imperfection you’ll never see once it is installed. I went through this recently with a custom mantle I made for a customer, it’s what happens when it’s 6 inches from your eyes. Step back a couple of feet and it’s beautiful. It does however help give the “I can’t control anything “ angst some outlet...
Filkee
Sustaining Member
Okay, but I’m watching The Expanse while it dries.
Filkee
Sustaining Member
It will take me another month to get my boat as clean as yours.
1911tex
Sustaining Member
You have 8 coats of varnish before you put your sole down!!! My sole is varnish-less and 75% installed...still have almost all the edge moulding to install. The word "clean" is relative...depends on whose relative! Oh my sole!!!
Interesting...March 26 Kiplinger Financial Report:
"Also in short supply: Recreational vehicles and boats. Bumper demand
from consumers looking to spend more time outside instead of traveling by plane, plus constrained production lines, point to higher prices. Inventories of RVs are down from a third to a half of normal levels. Boats...down 20% to 60%, depending on type."