Kevel Cleats

[Jack Jäger]

I was wondering if anyone knows how a kevel cleat sits to the inner bulwarks ? Do they sit parallel with only the cross beam connecting with the bulwark (see pic,) or do they tilt in so that also the bottom of the curve touches as well ? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers JJ..

 

[Frank48]

I was wondering if anyone knows how a kevel cleat sits to the inner bulwarks ? Do they sit parallel with only the cross beam connecting with the bulwark (see pic,) or do theyView attachment 369400 tilt in so that also the bottom of the curve touches as well ? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers JJ..

Hi JJ, see if these pictures help you.Frank

 

[Jack Jäger]

Hi JJ, see if these pictures help you.Frank

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Thanks Frank, that is what I thought, but the side of the cross beam that touches the bulwark came square so now I will bevel them a bit before I fit permanently.
Much appreciate your help JJ..

 

[fred.hocker]

On Vasa (1628) there are two ways of mounting kevels. The larger type are mounted directly in the caprail, while smaller ones are nailed to the inboard edge of the caprail, with the foot of the horns nailed to a spacer blcok on the inboard face of the top timbers.

Fred