Well, my learning journey at The WoodenBoat School has come to an end. Saturday morning we had a ½ day schedule. The only thing we could really do was to fiberglass the inside of the boat and say goodbye. The RAPTOR staples and finish nails were well received as they performed as advertised! They held the cedar strips in place to allow the wood joints to cure and the F/15 finish nails joined the ends together even though they were under extreme stress from the curvature of the hull design. No problem! We eliminated the need to remove any of the staples or nails as the staples were sanded off and the nails remained as a part of the structure.
After spending 7 days with 7 wood boat building enthusiasts I am slightly wiser, a bit in awe of their talents and I have a greater appreciation and respect for a wonderful passion. It is truly an art and a religion.
To my blog readers, thank you for allowing me to share this amazing experience with you.
Patrick
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