Wheter building an entire boat from scratch or just completing a bare hull, sound woodworking skills are essential. No matter if the hull is of steel, aluminium, GRP or any form or wooden construction, this highly illustrated book provides guidance in solving difficult problems.
Part I covers the wide range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different timbers
Part 2 discusses materials
Part 3 gives advice on tools and how to use them.
CONTENTS:
Part 1 Techniques:
-Lifting Shapes from Plans
-Three Dimensional Shapes
-Marking Shapes from the Hull
-Fitting
-Planking
-Fairing
-Boring
-Boatbuilding Joints
-Fitting Out Joints
-Curved Grain
-Horming and Levelling.
Part 2 Materials:
-Timber
-Metals and Corrosion
-Fastenings
-Adhesives
-Sealants
-Sheathing Systems.
Part 3 Tools:
-General Comments
-Marking and Measuring Tools
-Cutting Tools
-Planes and Shaping Tools
-Drills and Bits
-Tools for Fastening
-Clamps
-Finishing Tools and Abrasives
Glossary
Bibliography
Brief Details of Boats of Featured in Illustrations
List of Tables
