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Ark Royal
 Post subject: Beginning help
PostPosted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:30 am 
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OK so we have started construction we have made the stem, breast hook, centerboard, and building frame but we are not sure how much to over cut the transom help would be greatly appreciated Thanks !
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Gayle Brantuk
 Post subject: Re: Beginning help
PostPosted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 3:31 pm 
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Ark,

Please let us know which design you're referring to and we'd be glad to help...

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 Post subject: Re: Beginning help
PostPosted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:44 pm 
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Previously he stated it was a Minuet.

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Ark Royal
 Post subject: Re: Beginning help
PostPosted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:14 pm 
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Sorry, yes it is a Minuet.
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Gayle Brantuk
 Post subject: Re: Beginning help
PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:25 am 
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Ark,

We have a formula for calculating this in a past WebLetter:
http://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/webletters-4/webletter40.html#notebook

Your bevel is on the sides, but the same formula will apply. I came up with 3/8", but I'd cut it 1/2" over to be safe. :D

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Ark Royal
 Post subject: Re: Beginning help
PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:06 pm 
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Thanks so much, I will be uploading pictures soon!
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