The epoxy is setting up on the gunwale scarfs now and this evening I hope to start cutting the profiles. Which begs the question: what sort of profiles is everyone using? The simplest would be to just use my 3/8" round over bit in the router but after milling some small test pieces I wonder if a 1/2" round over wouldn't look better? I could probably scare one up somewhere this afternoon.
And what about that square edge at the bottom where it meets the hull. Looks like a nice place for moisture to collect. I could angle cut this on the table saw so that it's not a square corner and that would let the water roll off when the boat is upside down. But that makes cutting the round over more difficult. Is that bottom edge enough of a problem to worry about or should I just leave it square?
I also need to find some stainless wood screws. Don't know if I can find anything locally or not. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for or staying away from?
The finish on the gunwales will be epoxy+varnish. Material is mahogany. The outwale will be rabetted to overlap the top edge of the hull.
Alan
And what about that square edge at the bottom where it meets the hull. Looks like a nice place for moisture to collect. I could angle cut this on the table saw so that it's not a square corner and that would let the water roll off when the boat is upside down. But that makes cutting the round over more difficult. Is that bottom edge enough of a problem to worry about or should I just leave it square?
I also need to find some stainless wood screws. Don't know if I can find anything locally or not. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for or staying away from?
The finish on the gunwales will be epoxy+varnish. Material is mahogany. The outwale will be rabetted to overlap the top edge of the hull.
Alan