I'm creating a metal-clad form for a modified Prospector from Charlie Grossjeans' plans at Franklin Cedar Canoes. This form will be a dedicated "canoe bookcase" form of one half of the canoe (actually only 7/16 as I'm not using the center form). I'm using Jery Stelmok's techniques for the form as printed in WoodenBoat, no. 141-143.
My question for you experienced form builders is, "What changes would you make in a half form to assure that the entire half hull could be planked and clinched on the form, and to assure that the half hull could be slid forward over the stem when complete to disengage it from the mould?"
This Prospector model has very little tumblehome so the hull should be able to be pulled out at the extreme beam enough to clear the inner gunwales from the backer.
Thanks. With this form, I'm hoping I can build enough bookcases to flood the market so idiots in my area will stop cutting classic Old Towns and Shell Lakes in half.
Gary
My question for you experienced form builders is, "What changes would you make in a half form to assure that the entire half hull could be planked and clinched on the form, and to assure that the half hull could be slid forward over the stem when complete to disengage it from the mould?"
This Prospector model has very little tumblehome so the hull should be able to be pulled out at the extreme beam enough to clear the inner gunwales from the backer.
Thanks. With this form, I'm hoping I can build enough bookcases to flood the market so idiots in my area will stop cutting classic Old Towns and Shell Lakes in half.
Gary