Working On The Frames

It has been a while since my last post. 

I have been a bit limited for time but have been working slowly on the boat frames.

After transferring the patterns to the wood, I set to work with the jigsaw cutting out the pieces.

For long straight edges I used a circular saw with a clamped straight-edge guide.

Cutting out plywood parts

 For parts which require duplicates, I cut them slightly larger so I could flush trim them with a router bit and get them exactly the same.

Plywood parts

With the parts cut out, the general shape of the frames can be seen.
 It is starting to look a bit boat-like!

I have purchased a AEG battery drill and impact driver which will be essential for assembling the boat.

I have also purchased a 1200W router with a flush trim bit and mounted it to the RYOBI work centre. For router table safety, I installed a starting pin and bought some push blocks.

RYOBI work centre and router

I have done some work on the shed to make it more usable.
Dad kindly put some lights up for me and I have added a shelf to store the wood.

The shed!

The parts which required duplication were duplicated with the router.
 All the pieces for the frames are now basically ready for gluing.

I haven't notched the frames for the chines and shears because I read it is better to do it later so the angles can be more accurate.

 

Transom nearly ready for gluing. Just need to notch for keel and battens.

Frames 1 and 2 ready for gluing.

 In the next month I hope to figure out how to use the epoxy and glue the frames together.

Up to now I am loving my boat build and can't wait to get home from work each day to work on it!