False Keel and Bulkhead Framing?

[Russ]

Just an idea.
This isn't something that I have tried.
If your kit is cut proper, why not dry fit everything (false keel, bulkheads, false decks, ect) together. Then hit all the joints with a syringe filled with diluted PVA to soak into the wood. Shouldn't everything be squared up?
Of course if it didn't one could take everything apart and start over before gluing.

 

[Corsair]

That is what I do. basically.

 

[Russ]

That is what I do. basically.

If this is the case, I don't see the need for a slip or a building board. After you have the keel and bulkheads all lined up just glue it up and after the glue sets recheck to make sure everything is square and strieght.

 

[Corsair]

this will even take out a warp of the false keel. However, it will not work with all kits and you need to evaluate the kit.
You also need to have a very good fit of the parts.