my first canoe making exercise
Hi,
After much deliberation and looking for canoe plans, Michael Storers Eureka was recommended. I read and read the blog and bought the plans. I have read the instructions (don't tell my wife, it's usually "if all else fails, read the instructions") and now have the ply. The job for the next couple of days before I have to go back to work, is to mark out the panels.
Thanks very much for the suggestions and comments on the blog and I am sure to return a number of times as I work through the construction.
Malcolm
Eureka canoe point clarification
Michael,
I have marked out the panels but need to clarify a point before I start cutting. I am using 2240mm long sheets.
Both the bottom and bilge panels have the join flush with the end of the ply where the 300mm measurements start. The side panel has the join on the other end of the sheet and the top point of the leading edge is in the corner of the sheet. That part is OK. My question is when looking at the General Arrangement and Ply Layout sheet, it actually shows the side panel as having the join flush with the edge of the sheet and the leading edge top point back from the edge. I don't think it matters as long as I get the side panel join edge straight (so they join properly, no gaps).
Just thought I would check as I am used to telling my students to "measure twice, cut once"
Also the General Arrangement and Ply Layout sheet shows a couple of "L"s on the drawing. Are they important or just a printing thing? There arn't measurements for them.
Thanks:roll:
Malcolm
New Eureka 155 in Hungary
Dear Boatbuilders,
I am happy to inform you that I have built an Eureka 155 in Hungary. :2tsup:
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The building process was very interessting and educational. All the techincal problems were solved with the help of this forum - thanx.
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I had some problems with getting the right material like plywood and epoxy - but at
last I made it!
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Find video of first launch [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBo0LoGxtY0"]here[/ame]
More photos here.
Thank you for the experience.
Bests
Csaba Mezei