Chamfering Cutting Tool

[Dave_E]

Hi All,

 

The planking on the Lady Nelson is going about like I suspected… first build and all. I am using the “Chuck” method of bending (you should patent that 😄). Got the planks to lay down flat on the frames, but there is still a tiny step. I know sanding will take care of this. I’m guessing the tool is a “gimmick”? Anyone use it or tried it?

[robert952]

Are you talking about this tool?  I have it but haven't used it yet.  I'd be interested in other's views, too. 

 

BoilerDan1 Chamfering Tool Review.

[DaveBaxt]

Looks like something that would be great but wionder if it actually works.Currently unavailable on Amazon.They are currently sold in the uk but for over £60 is a bit expensive for what it actually is. I will be also interested on peoples view so go post Dave

[allanyed]

Dave,

The angle of the chamfer on every plank is dynamic but the tool has a fixed angle each time it is set so the angle will be wrong except for one small part of the plank edge if it used along the entire length of the plank.    The same issue applies to the angle of the rabbet.  A stiff back razor or any other hand held scraper blade can have the angle adjusted as you move along the plank when done by hand.   Sanding will probably work, but for me, scraping is easier to control.   The ROUGH sketch below explains it better (I hope).

Allan

[Dave_E]

3 hours ago, allanyed said:

Dave,

The angle of the chamfer on every plank is dynamic but the tool has a fixed angle each time it is set so the angle will be wrong except for one small part of the plank edge if it used along the entire length of the plank.    The same issue applies to the angle of the rabbet.  A stiff back razor or any other hand held scraper blade can have the angle adjusted as you move along the plank when done by hand.   Sanding will probably work, but for me, scraping is easier to control.   The ROUGH sketch below explains it better (I hope).

Allan

Hi Allan,

 

Thanks for the reply. So after bending , you fit and scrape each plank by hand for the “up close and flush” fit? 

[glbarlow]

Total gimmick and totally unnecessary.  You’re guilty of overthinking it again.  You can simply sand the bevel onto the inside top edge of the plank. You don’t need to get overly detailed with this, especially if the plank is properly tapered and shaped

[CaptnBirdseye]

I'm SOOOOO glad soeone mentioned this and we had so many replies. I wondered about this tool too, but after the explainations, i think i'll give it a miss 👎

[DaveBaxt]

Me too! Its a no from me. Interesting you say about scraping though Allan and will give this a try the next time I am doing any planking. 

[allanyed]

Dave,

A lot of builders here also scrape the entire hull and the decks before final sanding as well.  

Allan

[druxey]

Sometimes scraping alone, done well, is the finishing 'sanding'. Don't scrape after sanding: small abrasive particles shed by the sandpaper and embedded in the wood surface will blunt your scraper.

[Reverend Colonel]

On 1/2/2022 at 6:58 AM, allanyed said:

The angle of the chamfer on every plank is dynamic but the tool has a fixed angle each time it is set

I get this. This is why a full sized ship bandsaw has an adjustable bed that changes the angle of the cut as you pull/push a plank through it.