Joseph receives a steaming white oak frame |
Peter inspects the clamping pressure as the frames cool |
Eleven new frames aligned and ready for 1/2" planks to be fit |
The dry-fit oakume planks are epoxy sealed as per the manufacturer's instruction - "marine grade" plywood ain't what it used to be |
Installed with Sikaflex, scarf joints with thickened epoxy and counter-sunk screw heads filled with vinylesther filler |