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Here are some of the first parts we made. In this case, the bow uprights were ripped out of 1 x 6 Douglas Fir. Note the bottom ends are not squared to 90 degrees. They're closer to 96 degrees.

Jeff,
I picked up on that too and still don't know why it is needed. Unless I missed something.

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My sidekick "Smiley" pouring over the plans.

Transferring cardstock template of stem to 2 x 8 Douglas Fir.

Pic is of the two stems that have been cut out of 1 1/2" Douglas Fir. Note fairing lines.

Jeff,
I pre-beveled the stem as per plans on the first frame, but I didn't on the next two stems. It seemed to work better that way. I did make the lines for reference when attaching the sheer and chine.

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Thanks Chip, I was kinda wondering about pre-beveling and I may hold off. What did you use for most of your fairing work? A plane? Disk sander? Other? I am currently working on 5 horses to get my form up off the ground per your suggestion. Really cold in the workshop. Pic is of forward gussets and uprights.

I did most of my fairing with a 3" x 18" belt sander and finished with my 5" orbital sander. I only used my electric planer on the keels between the stem and next frame because there was more material to remove. Keep in mind I didn't use DF so experiment with what tools you have and find what works best for you. You will not regret moving the form up.

You still haven't told us where you are located. Post it in your profile.

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I've updated my location in my profile. Pic is of the cross members of the form supports (saw horses). Hard work!

Jeff,
That is exactly how I built my horses. An i-beam with the legs connecting right under the top 2x4. Amazingly strong. Heck I have 4 pairs now and one pair in the works.

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My Mom bought me a plane for Christmas. Be careful. They remove a lot of wood quickly. The saw horses are nearing completion.

The five saw horses I built. These will be used support the building form.

Saw horses anchored to floor. Next is square and level. Pic taken at 0 degrees F.

Jeff,

I love the comment about the weather on your pic... Why, it looks nice and sunny to me!

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Onplane, I checked out your build gallery. Some beautiful work and helpful photos!