I didn't work on the boat yesterday, there was a moment of truth where I could either do my workout or work on the boat. I chose the workout. Today I got chased inside this morning by rain. But when we got a sun-break this afternoon, I ran outside and got all my critical cutting jobs done (we are expecting rain all week). I cut enough butt straps for the entire ama, and blank cut and then traced cut both bow planks. Given all the steps I have to go, this should keep me busy until we see sun again. Here is a picture of one bow plank clamped into position so I could trace the chine from the inside.
I'm a little afraid of my router, it is a large, heavy and powerful tool. I actually have two of these, but the other one is mounted in the router table and is much less intimidating when you use it that way. I think I will make some little frames to help me keep it parallel to the cutting surface and also limit its travel. I find things work out best when I rely on planning as much as possible and skill as little as possible.
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