Subject: Re: [baidarka] Deck Beam Joinery
From: brian.nystrom@att.net
Date: Mon Jan 07 2002 - 14:59:03 EST
> To Peg or to Mortis? That is the question.
>
> I'm ready to install my deckbeams and was wondering which was better: a pegged
> deck beam to gunwale joint or a mortise/tenon joint. Also in regards to the
> mortise/tenon joint should the tenon be centered in the deckbeam or positioned
> to the side of the deckbeam closest to the centerline of the gunwale. I've seen
> all of the above in various books and articles.
>
> Which is best.
Both systems work and both produce fine boats. Pegging is definitely faster.
If you decide to go the pegged route, I found that it's best to drill four small holes and insert finishing nails to hold the beam in place while you drill the large holes and peg. Drill one hole, peg, then repeat.
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