Subject: Re: [baidarka] chine stringers
From: Schena@aol.com
Date: Sat Nov 08 2003 - 09:18:17 EST
In a message dated 11/7/2003 10:43:06 PM Eastern Standard Time,
acunning@seanet.com writes:
> How big, how many, and what did you use for your stringers?
>
I used 1" by 3/4" kiln dry D-select pine. I planed 4' of both ends to a
taper, about 1/2" . Admittedly they are beefy compared to yours, but it is what R.
Morris calls for in his book.
I've read the section a few times and twisting the stringers is never
mentioned. I was actually tempted to steam them now that I'm a regular steaming fool.
In the end I just used a c-clamp and a small length of rib stock and twisted
the chine stringer.
I believe it is important to start as close to the center of the boat as
possible.
Use a small c-clamp so you can lash around it.
Position the piece of rib stock between the stringer and the c-clamp parallel
to the rib. This prevents scaring of the stringer and more importantly, gives
a larger surface contact when the stringer is forced to twist against the
ribs--this happens more severely towards the ends of the boat.
Alternate one side then the other and work your way out towards the ends of
the boat. There is a fair amount of force involved at the bow and stern and
this will evenly distribute the load.
I like the idea of planing the stringer to fit. In the end, it is what I
should have done. Maybe on the next boat.
Thanks
Joe Schena
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