Don Farr's Blandford Cross Section Build

[Mike41]

No problem.
Mike

 

[donfarr]

Progress on the Blandfords frames one more to go, praticing the use of different clamps to see what works,,,MY PROBLEM ON THE LOWER DECK CLAMP LOCATIONS STIILL EXISTS especialyy on No. 7 and 8, they are to high frame 8 is the worst as it is approximaly 1/4 in differnce from on side to the other can not get it down if i sans the kee notches and frame nothes for the keel it becomes much to low and prtrudes into th rabbit line, I know mike 41 has said to mark exact locations of fram No.s 1 and 9 and then connect them,,, but i want to now why this is hapening and to know what I am doing wrong, MUCH HELP IS NEEDED an aperciated, I would like to solve this before I glue the FRAMES TO THE KEEL, PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. Don

 

[donfarr]

Progress on the Blandford frames dry fitting and expeiencing useing clamps to keep the spaceing correct, my MAINE PROBLEM is THE LOWER DECK CLAMPS, it happens on frame Nos 7 and 8, FRAME no 8 one side is at least a 1/4in higher the oppiste side,,,, iI have checked the plans countless times the frame markings are corect, but when i drop it in the jig it is off I know Mike 41 has said mark frame no 1 and no 9 and conect the dots, but I want to know why this is happening and how to correct this MUCH HELP IS NEEDED PLEASE, would like to make adjustments before I glue the frames to the keel if possible. THANKS FOR ANY HELP AND ADVICE

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[Mike41]

Check frames 7 and 8 against the plans, you may have to remake them.
Mike

 

[donfarr]

Mike I did check them many times against the plans, do not know what happened I will re make them, but what do I look for to not make the same mistake again, I am working on frame No. 9 to see how that comes out, any sugestions or help would be gldle appreciated. THANKS Don

 

[donfarr]

posting pictures of frames no. 7 and 8, seems they are OK I HOPE

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[donfarr]

progress pictures and some questions, on the footwalling BOM calls for 3/32 in, while dimensions on plans is 3/16 in, i ordered the 3/32 as you see on picture did not look right, my solution was to glue 2 pcs of the 3/32 material togethe you can see the difference in the picture, 2 things am I corect in this assuntion andis it ok to put in a black pencil as caulking between the 2 3/16in individual pieces or would it detract from overall apperance,,,,also clamped the lower deck clamp in place checking the marks wit a wood story pole, very hard to get it in place, so I dry fitted in and clamped it, now I do not want to take it apart and glue it, I use A Titebond Translucent Glue which sets up rather quickly, so my solution even though I dislike to use it I will put some CA on the top of deck clamp and the frame, just do nolike to use CA and use as little as possible. ALL CRITISIMS ARE WELCOME WILL NOTN LEARN IF SOMEONE SEES SOMETHING WRONG PLEASE SAY SO

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[Peglegreg]

Looking great Don.
If I am able to do anything after my RC, I might try this. I have a very good log to follow.
Happymodeling
Greg

 

[DocBlake]

Looking good, Don! Keep going!

 

[donfarr]

more progress pictures, note the level for the cut off of the frames

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[DocBlake]

Great progress, Don!

 

[Mike41]

Looks nice and level Don,progressing quite well.
Mike

 

[donfarr]

Hi Mike41, I am having a mental block(senior cizen problem), THE PLACEMENT OF THE LDHK, have gone through the pictures of the three main builds, and for some reason still can not determine how the ldhk(THE ONES IN GREEN GO are the placed UNDER THE LDHK(IN BLUE I can not determinewhere it is placed on the lower deck framing plan, and it seems like all the builds have THE LDHK(IN GREEN) PLACED LAST AM I CORRECT, sorry to be such a PIA but need your help on this one. THANKS FOR ANY HELP Don

 

[Mike41]

Hi Don,
If you look at the Blandford-Part-4-Lower_Deck_Framing_sht1-32 drawing you should be able to see the locations of the LDHN (Lower Deck Hanging Knees) they are along the sides of LDB 2,3 &4 I hope this helps.
Mike

 

[donfarr]

I think so if I still have a problem I will let you know. THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS GROUP BUILD, LOTS OF WORK BUT TURNED OUT TERIFFIC Don

 

[donfarr]

Hi Guys and to Mike41, First and foremost I want to thank Mike41 for doing this group build what a learning experience for me, SECOND, come on guys those who signed up PLEASE CONINUE YOUR BUILDS IF NOT STARTED PLEASE DO SO,,,,,,, now my problem it is still with the HANGING KNEES the LDHK IN GREEN it finishes at the top of the DECK BEAM the LDHK BLUE ALSO FITS ON TOP OF THE DECK BEAM something wrong with my reasoning the pattern tha I cut THELDHK GREEN FINISHES EVEN WITH THE TOP OF DECK BEAM. NEED HELP ON THIS THANKS Don

 

[Mike41]

Hi Don,
Please post a photo of the problem area.
Mike

 

[donfarr]

Will do Mike

 

[donfarr]

here are 2 views of the GREEN HANGING KNEE showing finish at top of deck beam, not sure wich one to use yet, but how does the BLUE LDHK finish on the DECK BEAM if I lower the GREEN ONE THERE WOULD BE NO NOTCH LEFT,,,,,MY CONFUSION IN NOT UNDERSTANDING THE FINISH

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[Mike41]

here are 2 views of the GREEN HANGING KNEE showing finish at top of deck beam, not sure wich one to use yet, but how does the BLUE LDHK finish on the DECK BEAM if I lower the GREEN ONE THERE WOULD BE NO NOTCH LEFT,,,,,MY CONFUSION IN NOT UNDERSTANDING THE FINISH

Hi Don,
I copied two isometric drawings showing the lodging and hanging knees, this should help you locate the framing of the deck.
Mike