March 14, 2011

David Grier

"Today we made ribs and bent them on the boat, and we liked it, even though it took us all day. We can't wait to come back next week. " By Michelle Green

Michelle Gibsons

Shahada Mouyon

Checking out the day's work.

Learning to Spile

Bruce give a lesson on plank spiling. 

Caleb transfers spiling marks. 

 'We learned spiling today. We were learning to make planks for the boats. Next week we will be planking the boat.' By Bryan Thompson.

Chico, Dan and Brigith learn to line off planks.

Ribbands and Spokeshaves

Bryan hones
his spokeshave skills.

'Bryan, Ian and Stanayah used the spoke shavers on the frames. Brigith and Chico shaved wood. Rashid and Dan steamed with wood frames to make the shape of the boat. We also made frames for the other boat. Chico also made many other things.'
By Brigith Yanez

Ian readies the molds for beveling.

It's important to always sign one's work.

Don't mess with Brigith.

These whitehalls are starting to look boatshape.

Dan, Rashid and Chico
are ready.

Proof Jeff doesn't just drink coffee
while the students work.

Rashid and Dan steambend ribbands.

Caleb cuts notches for the ribbands.

Brigith attaches molds to supports. 

"We used drills to make holes and screw in nails. We also learned how to steam wood and bend it down to the molds. Just had to make sure to do it accurately and quickly because of the soft fibers and how quickly the wood can become hard again. We chiseled some areas to help put the ribbons into place. We also put molds onto the second boat."  

                 By Brianna Webb

Brianna and Caleb check off tools used.

Brianna marks out the floor stations. 

'Today we marked/layed out the floor on the keel. We bevelled the floors using the bandsaw and drum sander. I used a file and sandpaper.'    By Brianna Webb

Feb 3, 2012

Dan Bajo seals the stern post. 

'Today we broke into three groups. In one group we made the floors and Stanajah broke the screw head while screwing the wood together. Brian made center lines for the floor. Lastly Dan and Ian mounted the transom.'  By Stanajah White                                                                                          

Bryon Thompson lays out lines.

Stanajah White

Rashid Martinez

Jan 27th, 2012

Bryon Thompson uses a spokeshave to bevel the molds. 

'Today we worked with multiple members here with the CHAD boatbuilding club. Some members worked on the floors, some members beveled the molds. Also I worked with Bruce and Chico building another keel for another boat.
Today was another great day and we will be back again next week.'
                                                                                                               By Dan Bajo

Dan Bajo, Chico Guevara, and Rashid Martinez help put the second keel together.