Lowell Grand Banks Dory, First Ever Build

[Daniel20]

Heat build-up on the cutting edge of a drill bit will cause the bit to temporarily loose its cutting edge. Periodically dip the end of the bit into water or use a drop or two of oil will help dissipate the heat thus maintaining its cutting-edge profile.

 

[11320 Titanic]

Thanks

 

[11320 Titanic]

The bit end was broken, going to try again. Would it be worth while to put a cover of shellac on all of the kit bass wood?

 

[11320 Titanic]

This is how my new hinges will be. I found a pram in the harbor and this what the hinges were like, not the short ones the kit provided.
I have to remove the upper hinge. Hopefully these new hinges will work. I had broken the tiller three times in three different places too, might redo that too.