hold them in place while adding shape to the bow and stern ends
and helping in placing the deck-beams.
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The middle form.
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One of the end forms and one of the spreaders wedged into
place.
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All the forms in place now time to saw the ends to shape
and close to gaps.
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By running a Japanese saw through the ends while they are under pressure
I wittled away at the gap closing it and giving the end more surface.
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Both ends finished and now I've stretched
string between the ends to see that everything
lines up and is centered. Looking good :)
Next up, the deck beams.