Subject: Re: [baidarka] Scoring Gunwales
From: Douglas and Leticia (huftdecruz@earthlink.net)
Date: Sat Oct 20 2001 - 02:14:48 EDT
>
> --Process in regards to ensuring symmetrical flex with gunwales. . . The
> technique is described in H.C. Petersen's Instructions in Kayak Building. .
> . .essentially you can take a knife or saw and score the stiffer area of the
> gunwale to make it bend more. The scoring is perpendicular to the length of
> the gunwale, and is done intermittently and not too deep of course, lest a
> 'kink' appear instead of a fair curve.
> Harvey
>
> -
We often use that process to make wood bend around weird shapes in
theatrical scenery.
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