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I'm working on a simple solid hull model, which requires some deck planking. The wood strips are rather rough on the edges. What is the preferred way to sand plank edges (these are thin, 0.5mm) - or is it worth doing?

 

Thanks, Rebecca

 

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Which end, Rebecca?  If it's the exposed, wider side, then after planking use a small homemade sanding block.  Or use scrapers.  If it's the narrow "edge" that butts the next plank, again a sanding stick (or emory board) and just take off the roughness.

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

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 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

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CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Rebecca:
Try an emory board for that sort of sanding. Try not to take off too much material though.

 

Russ

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Rebecca,  to be sure that the edges are square, you might want to make a simple base and use the sanding 'block' or file as shown. The block has some sandpaper glued to one (or both) side(s).
 

This 'cutting base' helps me also to cut pieces to length. Notice I use a stop with a clamp if I have to cut more than one.

 

 

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Jay

 

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I clamp several planks together, like a deck of cards, and then sand the edges all at once.

 

Bob

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I agree with Cap'n'Bob's method.  By doing this, you eliminate rounding the edges.  I use the sanding sticks used for filing your nails.  These sanding sticks can be purchased from a Beauty Supply store or at Walmart.

Ryland

 

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I've had bad luck with my "Edge Strip Cutter".  The blade is mounted too high to keep it from following the grain of the wood.

 

Bob

Every build is a learning experience.

 

Current build:  SS_ Mariefred

 

Completed builds:  US Coast Guard Pequot   Friendship-sloop,  Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard,   Spray,   Grand-Banks-dory

                                                a gaff rigged yawl,  HOGA (YT-146),  Int'l Dragon Class II,   Two Edwardian Launches 

 

In the Gallery:   Catboat,   International-Dragon-Class,   Spray

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I've had bad luck with my "Edge Strip Cutter".  The blade is mounted too high to keep it from following the grain of the wood.

 

Good to know, I've been considering getting one, but if they don't perform well I'll keep using a strait edge and free hand knife.

 

Ken

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