Stunning work, Arban!
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FWIW, very similar clamps are available commercially, not particularly expensive.I have used them for a while. Have to remember where I sourced them but the bolts fit between most frames, mandatory for outside planks IMHO.Love those clamps!!! Your teacher did you a huge favor. I learned about these from master shipwright, author, and friend Ed Tosti when he gave me a couple many years ago. They are easy to make and really work well.
Allan
Where are they available at?FWIW, very similar clamps are available commercially, not particularly expensive.I have used them for a while. Have to remember where I sourced them but the bolts fit between most frames, mandatory for outside planks IMHO.
Tim
ZHL model, China.Where are they available at?![]()

Very nice inside work, Aruban. And very useful clamps.
Good afternoon. Wow. This is fabulous stuff! Cheers GrantView attachment 563345View attachment 563346View attachment 563347View attachment 563348View attachment 563349View attachment 563350View attachment 563351
Use the paper template provided in the drawing to connect the positions marked by the 3mm plywood template on the ribs, in order to determine the location of the deck stringer!
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Just a hint from me regarding the Inner planking below the Thick Stuff on 11 (10 inner)While preparing to attach the third layer of side beams, I suddenly noticed that the gunports had warped upward due to stress. The stern section, protected by reinforcing strips, was relatively unaffected, but the gunports at the bow and along the hull were significantly deformed. Therefore, I temporarily decided to prioritize adjusting the gunports this week!View attachment 564779View attachment 564780View attachment 564781View attachment 564782View attachment 564783
DittoI am continually awed by the beauty of your work ! Thank you for sharing your ongoing build !![]()
Fabulously crafted. Just wow. Cheers GrantWhile preparing to attach the third layer of side beams, I suddenly noticed that the gunports had warped upward due to stress. The stern section, protected by reinforcing strips, was relatively unaffected, but the gunports at the bow and along the hull were significantly deformed. Therefore, I temporarily decided to prioritize adjusting the gunports this week!View attachment 564779View attachment 564780View attachment 564781View attachment 564782View attachment 564783
