Everything working out well. Weather (Temp < 50) really limiting factor for glueing strips. It takes me about 40 minutes to prep (bevel/clamp-in position) for a matched pair. Then it is a long wait for glue to set-up – typically 3 or 4 hours before repeat etc…
The bike inner tube/spring clamp technique really works great – especially for getting both strips on hull quickly. Luckily I have decent collection of clamps so no problem to date. I found the Saran Wrap method works somewhat decently and between some spring clamps, inner tube, plastic stretch wrap and masking tape anyone could do strip-planking without a big investment. By far, the most difficult challenge was milling up the strips.
Slow Going
Aft End – Rough In Line For Tail Plug (Solid Wood)
Front Taking Shape – Will Be Cut At Line And Solid Mahogany Plug Installed
Two At A Time, 4 Hour Wait Before 2 More, Repeat….
Rough Trim Strips To Get Out Of Way. Entire Front Will be cut off for Mahogany Solid Wood Plug
Couple More This Morning After Dog Park
Clamping Not Too Bad, It Does Take A Fair Number Though
Bike Tube Spring Clamps Work Great To Pull Strips Together