Spiling Boat Planks

spiling boat planks

A spiling batten traditionally is used to record the shape of the bottom edge of each new plank at the moulds. the batten is then used to transfer this shape to the planking stock. when it comes to replacing an old plank or panel the most obvious way is to copy it by simply tracing around the old one.. Email this page to a friendpreview: carvel planking a wooden boat, part 1 – spiling. january 14, 2014 "spiling" is the technique boat builders use to determine the shape of a plank. in the abstract, it is a difficult process to understand. demonstrated by an experienced boatbuilder in a video, we think you'll get it the first time through.. Spiling a plank to the sheer or knuckle of a boat. illustrated in figure 4, a knuckle is typically defined in boat building as a chine just below the sheer where the angle of the side of the hull becomes perpendicular to the waterline though not necessarily perpendicular. note the diagram..

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Spiling and hanging the garboard – al's boats

spiling boat planks A common application of spiling in boatbuilding is in the fitting of a boat plank perfectly between two other previously installed planks. we begin by tacking in place a thin piece of wood (the spiling batten) in the opening between the planks.. Spiling one of the mid-ship planks on the 2nd strake below sheer plank tried to keep enough clamps on both sides to keep from shuffling clamps port to stbd. fitting complete, bedding compound applied. pilot holes drilled, clamped and ready to drive the 3″ #24 galvanized screws..