Note: This post continues from earlier Planing and Shaping Timber
Regular posts on the building of the lighter will be uploaded to this blog.
Each plank is removed from the steamer (see Steaming and Malleability - 12 Nov) and, whilst steaming hot, is shaped to the side of the lighter and held securely in place until clamps can be attached.
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Dean Burrell holds steaming plank in place |
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John Christian-Bailey secures the clamps |
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Each plank is held until the shape is confirmed to the lighter |
Regular posts on the building of the lighter will be uploaded to this blog.