Just like building 12" of a canoe, steam bent ribs, planking and all. Building for the auction at the assembly in Paul Smiths, NY. Since i set up and call the auction, its always fun to auction off one of your own pieces and send it home with a new owner. This one is built of Birdseye Maple, Mahogany and Roasted Curly Maple. Maybe not the most functional, but still a nice piece of wood.
Sides on the form, waiting for ribs
Western Red Cedar planking milled and cut
Lid planed to finished thickness and sanded
Oiled!
Lid and sides, ribs and planking to go on next
Steaming ribs for bending, 200 degrees is optimal.
Quick set up for 4 ribs, dont need the whole steambox. Custom Epifanes support!
Shop helper, ribs all on.
Top cut to size, rib tops to be sanded.
Oiled, ready for varnish.
4 coats of varnish will make it dance.
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