YQ Bluenose Ted R

I got the building frame out this morning. It's warped 5/16" (7.95mm). Should I do something at this point or wait to see if the edge bracing corrects the problem.1708975879541168349411380219560.jpg
 
Nope, the warp doesn't go away. I solved the issue by attaching a 22mm thick board to the jig and even then you have to be careful not to remove the board too soon. I think other options have also been described, but you better look into some of the other build logs.


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RDN1954 said:
Nope, the warp doesn't go away. I solved the issue by attaching a 22mm thick board to the jig and even then you have to be careful not to remove the board too soon. I think other options have also been described, but you better look into some of the other build logs.


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Thank you, that was a great idea. I don't have the equipment to mill out a board. I was thinking of adding 3/4" aluminum angle to the exterior of the jig.Screenshot_2024-02-26-12-17-30-62_ee002f73533d8fc6b657d0be9af85636.jpg
 
Ted Robinson said:
Thank you, that was a great idea. I don't have the equipment to mill out a board. I was thinking of adding 3/4" aluminum angle to the exterior of the jig.View attachment 431012
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Essentially anything with enough stiffness to straighten the tool is fair game.
BTW, I used a simple electric jigsaw to create the cutout, no fency machining equipment here either.
 
RDN1954 said:
Essentially anything with enough stiffness to straighten the tool is fair game.
BTW, I used a simple electric jigsaw to create the cutout, no fency machining equipment here either.
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Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I have a plan now. Will post results later today l
 
Whatever you do, make sure the stiffening does not impair accessibility of the jig, nor the possibility to locate parts (frames, keels, etc.).
 
RDN1954 said:
Whatever you do, make sure the stiffening does not impair accessibility of the jig, nor the possibility to locate parts (frames, keels, etc.).
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I clamped the exterior upright using 3/4 x1/2 x 1/16 aluminum angle. On one side I glued to the interior. On the other the exterior. Both sides are now completely flat. I don't think they will interfere in future build steps.17090604554903233941577356348157.jpg
 
Ted Robinson said:
I clamped the exterior upright using 3/4 x1/2 x 1/16 aluminum angle. On one side I glued to the interior. On the other the exterior. Both sides are now completely flat. I don't think they will interfere in future build steps.View attachment 431233
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Now you have a nice flat solid base, Ted. Ready to start!
Regards, Peter
 
I am confused on a frame building detail.
For vertical alignment of the forward and aft frame halves. Is the alignment point the keel notch or the lower deck level.

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Peter Voogt said:
Now you have a nice flat solid base, Ted. Ready to start!
Regards, Peter
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Yes, I'm happy as a pig in poo. Please take a look at the frame question I posted below. For now I'm stopping the frame build up and moving over to the keel.
 
I kept the keel notch aligned in both directions. Also keep in mind there is a front and back to the pieces that make a total frame. You do not want to 'hide' any of the sanding or fairing lines, they are your guide. You may have covered up the one you show, not sure though.
 
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