tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post7178356720041713369..comments2024-03-07T07:08:01.858-05:00Comments on The Unlikely Boat Builder: It's About TimeThe Unlikely Boatbuilderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-37186869167200859912013-07-05T13:19:16.484-04:002013-07-05T13:19:16.484-04:00She looks great! I just hope you varnished over th...She looks great! I just hope you varnished over that epoxy.The Unlikely Boatbuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-76343342083023630862013-07-05T13:18:31.114-04:002013-07-05T13:18:31.114-04:00Can a router cut through 3/4" plywood? Or do ...Can a router cut through 3/4" plywood? Or do you mean cut it out roughly with the jigsaw and then trim to the line with the router? That might be a good approach... if I had a router ;-)The Unlikely Boatbuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-29206160937431404692013-07-05T13:17:31.261-04:002013-07-05T13:17:31.261-04:00Yes, that's basically what I do... slow and ca...Yes, that's basically what I do... slow and careful. I just wonder if there's a better way to do it. The Unlikely Boatbuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-68645450330258415152013-07-05T12:19:56.931-04:002013-07-05T12:19:56.931-04:00A router sounds like the best idea to me. You'...A router sounds like the best idea to me. You'll get that smooth even cut. It's easy to see that you are a perfectionist; your work is outstanding.<br /> <br />Hey, come on over and see my launch day photos. Gypsy Rose is in the water, at last!<br />SteveWoodworkin' & Good Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06024138479129362575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-26223323815255283742013-07-05T08:46:31.945-04:002013-07-05T08:46:31.945-04:00Try using a router. I used a laminate trimmer to c...Try using a router. I used a laminate trimmer to cut out all my patterns for my i550 sailboat.<br />NoelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-16979477068365320382013-07-04T17:42:30.403-04:002013-07-04T17:42:30.403-04:00A "jigsaw" is fine provided you guide it...A "jigsaw" is fine provided you guide it dont force it. In particular on corners turn the saw around using the front of the blade as your pivot point not twisting with your wrist. Practice on scrap material until you get it right. Also mark out & cut from the back of the sheet where possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com