Preview: Carvel Planking a Wooden Boat, Part 2 – Making & Fitting A Pair of Cedar Planks

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After spiling the plank to achieve a rough shape, Peter planes it down to fit precisely before fastening.

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15 Responses So Far to “Carvel Planking a Wooden Boat, Part 2 – Making & Fitting A Pair of Cedar Planks

  • GEORGE Ireland says:

    PETER YOU ARE A MARVELOUS INTRUCTOR. I WOULD LIKE TO BUY YOU A PENCIL. I AM LOVING THIS SERIES. KEEP UP THE SERIES.

  • Richard Greenway

    Richard Greenway says:

    I can almost smell the wood! Wonderful so keep them coming.

  • Jackson Bergamo says:

    Loved your explanation, too didactic and understanding.
    Congratulations teacher Peter. Thank you very much.

    Jackson Bergamo from Brazil

  • Tom Beaman says:

    It is so impressive to watch such craftsmanship performed in a calm and easy manner. Peter’s expert eye and razor sharp tools make tough work look effortless. This series so videos is one of the best.

  • Howard Sharp says:

    It’s a wonderful confidence builder for carvel planking to see someone doing it in the real world of knotty planks, and Peter’s a great teacher. I would love to see him teach the mysteries of backing out, although we’re too late for that on this particular boat. And I’m surprised he didn’t consider a dutchman for the discarded plank.

    • Peter Buxton says:

      A Dutchman could have worked but if you have extra lumber it may be just as quick to get out another plank.
      Also you might consider that plank to be compromised and when your trying to twist a plank into place with the bad spot right where it twists the most (as you’ll see in part 3) you may end up sawing out another plank anyway!
      Thanks for the comment!!

  • William English says:

    Marvelous! What a great instructor Peter is. Wonderfully paced, pleasant voice, easy to understand and follow. Thanks for such high quality videos!

  • Michael McClure says:

    REALLY NICE…clearest lesson on spiling i’ve experienced. Rack of eye techniques are impressive indeed.

  • David MacLean says:

    Very informative. He makes it look so easy. Super!

  • Wayne Bartow says:

    Nicely Done and i enjoyed the very calm manner of builder.

  • Don Riley says:

    Great instructive video! Enjoyed it very much.

  • Thomas McLaughlin says:

    Excellent explanation, and gotta love that “Stonington 4.5″ Block Plane”!

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