Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 16:09:23 -0500
From: Gardner Congdon <congdorg@bc.edu>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: baidarka Baidarka rib jig
Phillip Jacobs asked about my jig for bending ribs, so I thought I'd
post it for the whole group. My reasoning for this jig comes from the
difficulty of the novice rib bender (me!) in getting consistent bends
with dimensional rib lumber, thus adding to the difficulty of achieving
a fair hull. I believe this design will address this problem and be
superior to other, less adjustable jigs (specifically in that the form
is changed quickly and easily for each rib).
I welcome your comments.
http://www.gis.net/~gardner/image.htm
-Gardner Congdon
Philip Jacobs wrote:
>
> In message <36C2E094.409D6850@bc.edu> writes:
> > Just been steam bending in the basement. Came up with a design for a
> > simple adjustable jig for bending oak ribs which I hope will ensure
> > better consistency and a more easily faired hull. I will definitely use
> > this next time. I'll be putting a web page together soon which will
> > cover my experience using Wolfgang Brinck's book, pointers for those on
> > their first attempt, and what I'd do differently next time.
>
> Gardner,
>
> I curious about your adjustable jig. Is it something that you can easily
> describe?
>
> Philip Jacobs
> jaco0253@gold.tc.umn.edu
> (651) 699-7938
-- Gardner Congdon Assistant Director, Program Development Office of Research Administration Boston College (617)552-2248 gardner.congdon@bc.edu