The Bitter End Posted November 4 Share #1 Posted November 4 Good evening everyone! I am about to start a uss constitution build from model shipways and I am not entirely happy with the basswood planking provided. I would therefore like to cut my own planking from pear wood that I have a startling abundance of. Does anyone know what the maximum hull plank length and width would have been on the original constitution? I have come across many different values ranging from 22 ft up to 60ft(which seems a bit excessive) and widths around 12 inches. I would appreciate any input before I embark on the rather challenging task of ripping all this timber on a full sized table saw. Ps. For anyone who is interested I made a very effective thin strip jig which produces surprisingly consistent planking at tiny scales on a full sized table saw. I would be happy to share the design if there is enough interest Regarss TBE mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build -HMS Pegasus by The_bitter_end - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale Next Build - USS Constitution by The_bitter_End - Model shipways - 1:72 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanley Posted November 4 Share #2 Posted November 4 Bitter End I would like to see your cutting jig. grsjax and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted November 4 Share #3 Posted November 4 I would be interested in seeing it also. What kind of blade do you use? I haven’t found a table saw blade with a small enough kerf that I can justify using on expensive wood like pear. mtaylor 1 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bitter End Posted Friday at 03:51 AM Author Share #4 Posted Friday at 03:51 AM On 11/4/2024 at 6:12 PM, Gregory said: I would be interested in seeing it also. What kind of blade do you use? I haven’t found a table saw blade with a small enough kerf that I can justify using on expensive wood like pear. On 11/4/2024 at 5:37 PM, bhanley said: Bitter End I would like to see your cutting jig. Good morning! I will put together a series of photos on this jig. You are absolutely right about the kerf size, I use a 2.5mm kerf aluminum cutting blade(they have a slightly different tooth profile which seems to work a little better) with a high tooth count. I agree that this is unfortunately very wasteful but I have access to almost unlimited quantities of pear wood as I live in a pear farming area and farm pears myself. I know you can get blades with a narrow kerf from some specialist wood working suppliers but I am yet to see one with my own eyes. Here is more or less the thinnest full size blade I could find. https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Kerf40-Melamine-Table-Mitre-Blade/dp/B00J8UM8O4 Kind regards TBE Gregory and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build -HMS Pegasus by The_bitter_end - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale Next Build - USS Constitution by The_bitter_End - Model shipways - 1:72 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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