We decided to start with the floor timbers (piáne) and bilge timbers (kórbe). The exact sequence is shown by the pictures below.
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| Identification of suitable cutting areas. |
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| Cutting the dimensional lumber into pieces following the previously marked areas. |
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| Rough surface leveling after cleaning. |
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| Working on combined circular saw & thickness planer. |
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| Transferring lines from the boat plan to the wood using carbonless copy paper. |
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| Cutting the floor timber with band saw. |
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| Planing till the marked lines. |
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| Correction of the surface for better fit on the keel. |
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| Drilling holes for the joining bolts. |
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| Rasping the water channels. |
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| Cutting the slot on the floor timber to fit with the bilge timber (semi halved joint). |
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| Checking if the timbers fit together. |
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| Grinding surfaces in preparation for painting. |
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| Drilling holes for coupling with wood screws. |
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| View of the joined floor and bilge timber. |
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| Timbers are ready for the installation on the keel. |
