patrick corry
solo canoeist
I'm restoring an old Chestnut Bob's Special/Ranger (don't know which) and although I have a way to go with replacing ribs and many rib tops, I made new Spruce inwales and test fitted one side. Anticipating the day when I'm ready to permanently install, I'm wondering if it's standard procedure to varnish the face of the inwale against the ribs since properly sealing the inwale is problematic (or at least, sloppy) after installation. Perhaps varnishing the less accessible underside as well at the same time makes sense. I will be sanding the inwale/rib tops/outwale as a unit after installation so I will not varnish on the top or inside face because of the round over at the upper corner, and the eased lower corner. I guess this question will also apply to the interior, rabbeted face of the outwale prior to installation. Thanks for your thoughts.
Old inwales, decks, and new inwales drying on the form at the bench:
Test fit:
Sorry for the distracting background... canoe work is competing with my day job- leftover building materials!
Old inwales, decks, and new inwales drying on the form at the bench:
Test fit:
Sorry for the distracting background... canoe work is competing with my day job- leftover building materials!