Baker 17x54 build

Well I'm building a 17 54 baker drift boat. So far I've got a pallet of expensive ply wood and one scarf cut

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Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on December 14, 2016 at 6:58pm
To round over the frames or not? Besides aesthetics what's the benefit if any of round edges? Floorboards will cover the bottom frames anyway and I don't think I can really round over the matched bevel on the inside of the sides. I guess I'm looking for a "I didn't bother and it looks great" what do y'all think?
Permalink Reply by Mike Baker on December 15, 2016 at 7:09pm

I hate sharp edges. Round is important for varnish and or epoxy not so much for oil. Sharp edges are more splinter prone too. You can knock down the edge with some sandpaper on those really sharp bevels. And they just look better. Just one opinion.

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on December 15, 2016 at 7:46pm
Thanks Mike. I didn't think about the splinters, makes sense to try and prevent them
Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on December 19, 2016 at 7:37am

Finally figured out how to rip long lumber, learning how to be a woodworker goes hand in hand with learning how to build a boat

I will say I would cut them differently if I were to redo it.  The plans call for 1 3/4 inch strips so that is what I cut them to. However I would have cut them to 2 inches if I had thought it through to allow for a little wiggle room in the glue up and then the final bevel

Permalink Reply by David Witton on December 19, 2016 at 8:32am

Bennett

I gotta say I love your workspace - plenty of space!

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on December 20, 2016 at 8:14am

Thanks David, my only gripe is that the closest outlet is 100 feet away next to that compressor. I'm still very thankful to have such a workspace. You're shop looks pretty roomy too though based on your build pictures

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on December 20, 2016 at 8:22am

Im hoping to get my chine log scarfs glued today but a company lunch may interrupt that.  I wish my feathered edges had stayed in tact but I'm chalking it up to using this type of jig to make the cuts

Ill touch them up with some sandpaper before glue up

Permalink Reply by Mike Thomas on December 20, 2016 at 3:17pm

I`m with Mike B on the edges. I rounded over every pc of wood on the boat. Gives each pc a custom look, feels nice, covers better with finishes, resists dings and dents on the corners.

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on December 21, 2016 at 9:23am

Thanks Mike

Permalink Reply by Greg Hall on December 21, 2016 at 8:57am

Looking good Bennett!  Thanks for the build thread, I will definitely continue watching.  Are you using ring nails to attach the sides to the frames?  Why do you use 5200 at the stem rather than epoxy?

Permalink Reply by Bennett Yarbrough on December 21, 2016 at 9:25am

I'm using ring nails for the frame/hull connection along with epoxy.  I used 5200 on the stem because I thought I had to, after discussing with Mike he pointed out that it sucks to use because it takes forever to cure.  I would use epoxy in hindsight

Permalink Reply by Greg Hall on December 21, 2016 at 9:34am

Thanks!  Looking good.

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