Re: 1960 Chris Craft sportsman restoration project
Guys, I'm back to the Chris... Much of the past 6 months have included estate sales, busy days at work (thankful) enginework in a classic chevy pickup...so, I'm really into my boat right now! I need to take pics, but have begun the task of steam fitting the bottom planks. some require very little if any steam... but the front 4 planks on both sides are curled into shape like a potato chip. This week at lunch, I have been sealing the inner ply so it wont stain from the damp lumber. I'm making a clamping jig in the stem section. I will be able to shim the planks solid against the inner ply. It will stay clamped two days or so. The jig is 2x2 lumber forming an A-frame 2" above the planks. There will be 4 clamping stations and should make quick work of bending planks to shape. I'll make mahogany wedges to clamp with so not to discolor the wood. Different woods do different things when wet. Oak turns blue when wet and would really screw up some fine mahogany lumber. Stay tuned...I'll post some current pics and once again bring her back from the dead!
Bob
I also bought the Danneberg book, great asset. Your moving along nicely keep up the good work!!!!
