USS Constitution MS2040

Thank you Tony. I will consider. As I have to figure out with the tools I have. I wish I had a good scroll saw that could handle the size of the blocks.. I do have a table top 9” Bandsaw, but it is not working well as the blade keeps jumping off the upper and lower rollers. I also have a bench top scroll saw, but I will have to see if I have enough clearance between the platter and upper saw mechanism.
 
Donnie said:
Thank you Tony. I will consider. As I have to figure out with the tools I have. I wish I had a good scroll saw that could handle the size of the blocks.. I do have a table top 9” Bandsaw, but it is not working well as the blade keeps jumping off the upper and lower rollers. I also have a bench top scroll saw, but I will have to see if I have enough clearance between the platter and upper saw mechanism.
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Hey Donnie, if you can adjust the wheels for the saw, watch this video on band saw setup. It may help you with your bandsaw issues.
Snodgrass bandsaw clinic
This guy is the king ! :)
 
This post shows the complete progression of making the Stern piece after marking the two blocks.


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Save the pieces from the first cut and use them as a "cradle." This will help make the next "complex" cut easier and keep things perpendicular. I used masking tape to keep them bound together until the cut was completed.


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Water Lines (W.L. can be difficult to visualize and especially taken from the plans and transferring the pencil lines to the Blocks. It is easy to get confused (but after you do this, it starts to make sense - even to me !) I made these templates from the plans [ DETAILS 2-H on page 2]


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All the Water Lines are now completed.


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A continuation

Gluing in the Stern piece and using the templates to check the Water Lines. The Water Line templates were used when sanding down the rough cut. I did not show this process, however, I am showing this now as an example of how to use the templates to get the W.L. established. Close enough is enough !


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The next step is the Stem (bow) pieces. You will have two blocks cut out of one single piece that is 2 x 2 x 6 inches. The final blocks will be 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
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I agree - A LOT of wasted wood. I think M.Ex needs to invest in a 3D printer to make these parts. Maybe the scrap wood might be used elsewhere on the build.
 
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Here is the progression of making the Stem (bow) filler pieces. Again, I am using the same concepts from the Stern.


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I am using the scrap from the Jig Saw cut to use as a "cradle" so that I can make the "complex" cut - following the same concept from the Stern. I also used a Dremel with a heavy grit that cut through all the waste with little effort. Also, I did not show, but I cut out the Water Line Templates to make sure the pieces are "faired" correctly (within reason of course).


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Bow / Stem completed. The darkened area at the joint below beams 2 and 3 are the result of me making my own wood filler (not good at all). I used some sawdust from the actual parts (basswood) and mixed it with Weldbond and a little water) same color when it was applied. But when it dried, became much darker. Oh, the filler worked fine - color - not !!!


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Back working on the Stern now. Some slight modifications to the GAP between the 4 stern pieces. Increased the width of all pieces by about 1/16" or less - see image showing altered widths.

The TOP of Bulkhead "R" had to be reduced by about 1/16" so that the 4 stern pieces would be flush.



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The starboard side of Stern Frame is installed. The INSIDE (BETWEEN) width measurement between Frame #1 (outer) and Frame #2 are correct. The INSIDE (BETWEEN) width at the Bulkhead R is 9/16 inches. The INSIDE (BETWEEN) width at REAR TIPS is 3/8"

Even though the "PLAN" view of the Stern shows the Starboard Side as being flush with the counter, it will not look correct. Therefore a FILLER Piece will fill the Gap as shown in BLUE outline.

Also, the outer Frame has TWO (2) Bevels that will need shaping.


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I guess the issue of self made filler is a "live and learn" but what you did is what I have heard a lot of folks do to make filler.

Sad the color shifted as it dried.
 
Donnie said:
The starboard side of Stern Frame is installed. The INSIDE (BETWEEN) width measurement between Frame #1 (outer) and Frame #2 are correct. The INSIDE (BETWEEN) width at the Bulkhead R is 9/16 inches. The INSIDE (BETWEEN) width at REAR TIPS is 3/8"

Even though the "PLAN" view of the Stern shows the Starboard Side as being flush with the counter, it will not look correct. Therefore a FILLER Piece will fill the Gap as shown in BLUE outline.

Also, the outer Frame has TWO (2) Bevels that will need shaping.

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This is a tricky part to do, reading the instructions I didn't realise the angle of the stern frame changes by 5 degrees along its length.
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Tony
 
For a P.O.B. , this Stern is really messy and frustrating. However, I was finally able to get a trial batten to line up. The Fillers are rough, but will be covered up. The main thing is the "shape".


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