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having the guys in the pic really lets you see scale now. I like this boat..

I think you're right, I seriously do not enjoy working in plywood. Just doesn't feel right to me

Nice job Ron. I am now on the hunt for some cedar, I am bent on trying the Laker this way thanks for the inspiration....I think

lookin gooooooood

I did a walking stick in spar varnsh once that never did fully dry. Years later it is still grippy. I've been asked many times how I did the grippy finish, people actually like it. Of course I tell them ancient family secret. Still dont know why it never cured, same varnish has been used on...

this is lookin real purdy Ron. I am now convinced I will attempt a laker this way. My panels are still just sitting on the floor and could be easily used as templates. Question for me is whether or not I get the permission slip signed

It's easy, I was nervous too. Just make sure you keep a wet edge on the glass itself. I used a slow hardener just for that reason

I did not see those clamps, do you see how they are so neatly placed? Don't mind us, we are all just a little bit jealous of your ability to keep a neat and tidy shop...a skill I do not possess

OK Ron, it's been 2 days since the last progress pics. I need a fix, you're not taking any time off are you????

Nice build so far. I too am in agreement, the shop is far too organised and frankly I think it's out of line. The bank of lockers along the wall???????? Come on!!!!!! If my wife sees this I'll be cleaning for a month of Sundays.

yup makes sense to me. Ron's gonna find out for sure for us.

do you think there are any concerns about cross expansion/contraction where the grain crosses at the bottom of the boat? this boat is gonna look awesome

an absolute thing of beauty..

withdrawel symptoms are setting in

can you shed some light on the flat topped stations? I went back and looked at the drawing of the finished boat and it shows raised curved decks. Am I mssing something or more to come???

I'm thinkin the joint where the side to the bottom is stitched could be thickened lumber to facilitate really sanding that joint round, would give a really cool look I think. Could even be rounded off with a router or radius spokeshave....just thinkin out loud. I know this isn't a new idea...

I gotta track down some cedar, I have all the panels for the Lakers laid out ready for stitcing and don't see the time for a couple weeks to start stitchin. I think may have time to rip and glue a bunch of strips tho.....Hmmmmm...wifey gonna be upset methinks.....Hmmmmmm....man or...

lookin good Ron, I gotta stop reading these forums, the gears are turning. Found myself out in the garage last night eyeballing the panelas for my lakers to see if strip panels might work.

you've got my curiosity peaked now...I'm wonderin if the laker would lend itself well to stripped panels. 'm thinkin it might just be nice

OK..."interesting things in the background" Ron.....do you really have to label your table saw "saw"????????? I've always found that one hard to forget