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Night Heron Hybird beveling question
I just started my night heron hybrid build. I have the bottom panels stitched and the temporary stations wired up. I was preparing to wire a side panel when I noticed my beveling was not done to satisfaction. Truth is I got in a hurry to get started and simply forgot to bevel the outside of the bottom panels. I see no reason why I can’t bevel the bottom panels even though they are wired into the temporary stations. Or would it be advisable to undo everything I have done so far. My only concern is bending the panels out of shape or warping them by beveling them while they are not on a flat surface. Thanks, Mark
3 replies:
RE: Night Heron Hybird beveling question
Damian,
I took your advise and just started over again and got my bevels correct. The end result is a really good fit. I often get too excited during the build and go a lot faster than I should. I told myself on this, my second build, I would TAKE MY TIME. I need to constantly remind myself of that. Thanks, Mark
RE: Night Heron Hybird beveling question
Glad to hear it Mark. I'm just finishing up the hull this week and looking around for wood to make my strips. Below is a link to a webpage I follow and reference constantly since he has just finished a Night Heron Hybrid as well, and he's really good! Thought this might help you along the way as it has helped me. Wish I could remember the builders name to give him credit, but i believe he checks this forum from time to time so i'm sure he'll be able to chime in.
http://clearstreamwood.com/WordPress/portfolio/kayaks/2010_hnh
RE: Night Heron Hybird beveling question
» Submitted by wentzel832 - Wed, 1/5/11 » 8:29 PM
Mark,
I'd imagine it will be hard to get an even rolling bevel if you have to pick up your plane at each station and start again on the other side. I didn't forget to bevel this area but somehow i did the worst job on the outer edges of the bottom and it does show quite a bit. Since you're still in the early stages i'd suggest going back a step and avoid wishing you'd done so later on. It'll only add an extra hour or two.
Good luck,
Damian