AndyXO Posted November 24, 2019 #1 Posted November 24, 2019 I am starting to build the Caldercraft HM Brig Badger, and would appreciate any suggestions on how to follow the instructions to taper the keel from 5 mm at the fore end of the bearding line to 3 mm at the stern, taking off equal amounts of material from both sides. How precise does this have to be at the stern and going forward to the fore end of the bearding line? thibaultron 1
allanyed Posted November 25, 2019 #2 Posted November 25, 2019 Andy, Is this a keel or is it the slotted backbone usually used in kits to hold the bulkheads? Tapering a keel can be done by drawing a fine pencil line long the centerline of the top or bottom of the keel then marking the 3mm (1.5mm from the center line), drawing a line to the 5mm wide point then tapering with plane, chisels, file, or sanding. The tapering should be done before the rabbet is made. I prefer planes and/or sanding but that is just my own personal choice. If it is the slotted centerboard that you are referring to, I am sorry I have no idea on tapering this other than sanding as I assume it is plywood. Allan mtaylor and thibaultron 2 PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
AndyXO Posted November 25, 2019 Author #3 Posted November 25, 2019 Allan- That was very helpful. Thanks much. thibaultron and mtaylor 2
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