DaveH6
Cutting the template for the foredeck/ cabin top/transom jig
Per Tom's plans, over an 8' chord length an arc height of 6' is prescribed for the cabin top, foredeck,and transom curvatures. I plugged these numbers into a formula which provided a radius of 16' 3" . I constructed an arm and put my straight router bit at this length from the arm's pivot point. I then cut out a template. I continue to believe that time invested in fabricating jigs and cutting templates accurately will result in a better end product and reduce construction time.
Using a template bit (straight bit with a bearing) in my router I used the template to cut out additional identical pieces to make the jig for laminating the transom and later used for making the foredeck and cabin top.
Cutting the template for the foredeck/ cabin top/transom jig
Per Tom's plans, over an 8' chord length an arc height of 6' is prescribed for the cabin top, foredeck,and transom curvatures. I plugged these numbers into a formula which provided a radius of 16' 3" . I constructed an arm and put my straight router bit at this length from the arm's pivot point. I then cut out a template. I continue to believe that time invested in fabricating jigs and cutting templates accurately will result in a better end product and reduce construction time.
Using a template bit (straight bit with a bearing) in my router I used the template to cut out additional identical pieces to make the jig for laminating the transom and later used for making the foredeck and cabin top.