December 28, 2002
Jig used to taper shear clamps so two lengths can be scarfed together. 1" X 1 1/2" shear clamps are made by laminating 7/8 cedar then scarfing short pieces together.
Because of the cold snap, the scarfed shear clamps are raised up near the ceiling where the temperature is around 75f. Epoxy sets up much faster. Ribs bent and set in.
Ribs are cut 1 1/2" below the shear.
Dry fitting shear clamp. Laminated cedar block used for mast step.
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