Wildwoody1 wrote:The Builder I watched the most fitted Ribs inside Hull before it was released from Forms. Some Ribs were "Boiled" in certain Ship Yards.
Graeme I'll be keeping the ribs framed up in shape till they are fitted.
Wildwoody1 wrote:The Builder I watched the most fitted Ribs inside Hull before it was released from Forms. Some Ribs were "Boiled" in certain Ship Yards.
retroboat wrote:Craig what are you using to generate the steam?.
you need lots of hot wet steam to make the ribs do what you want them to do.
the rule of thumb in an hour per inch of thickness i found that it really needed 3 hours of constant steaming.
when it has steamed enough it will become like rubber but you only have a very short time to work with them before they go hard again.
i used a 60 litre drum with a fire under it to get sufficient steam to dp the job.
i used pvc with dowels through it but had it supported over its length. it was only to bend 8 pieces so was a disposable unit..
also make sure your ribs are clear grained and dont have any knots or shakes in them.
you are doing well keep up the good work
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