Article Title: Creating & Equipping Your Boatbuilding Workshop
Author Name: Morten Olesen
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Copyright Date: 2011
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Creating & Equipping Your Boatbuilding Workshop
By Morten Olesen © 2011, All Rights Reserved
Whether you want to build boats to earn a living or are just
expressing yourself through a hobby, you need a dedicated place
to work. Thanks to modern technology, it is relatively easy to
create and equip your boatbuilding workshop without much hassle.
While you can get as elaborate as you desire, there are really
only 4 things to consider when designing a basic shop. None of
the 4 are costly and all can be arranged quickly.
#1 - Space
Keep in mind that you and the finished boat need to fit into
whatever space you create. What's more, you will have to have
room to move around the boat as you loft, cut and assemble the
pieces.
One meter [3 feet] around the perimeter of the boat should give
you the necessary elbowroom. You could feasibly work with less
room, but it would most likely be cramped and uncomfortable.
#2 - Tools
The tools you equip your workshop with will depend 100% on your
preferences and your wallet. You could cut and assemble the
parts using nothing more than a handsaw, screwdriver and a manual
drill. Needless to say, that will take more time and be a good
deal more energy. Power tools would work best.
An electric jigsaw and a power drill should be all you require.
Besides the tools, you will also need a measuring tape, pencil
and some things (plastic spoons, for instance) that make working
with epoxy and fiberglass easier.
#3 - Electricity
The use of power tools dictates the need for power. There are 3
common ways to rig your shop for electricity. (1) You can go all
out and run dedicated electrical outlets to your shop. (2) You
can drag heavy-duty electrical cords from your house/garage to
your workshop. (3) You can use a gas-powered generator to
provide electricity. Number 2 will be the more simple and
affordable option.
#4 - Temperature
The only part of the boatbuilding process that is temperature
sensitive is the epoxy phase. You, on the other hand, will be
sensitive to temperatures all year long. For instance, if you
choose to construct a temporary building that has no insulation,
summer months will be sweltering as the heat builds within your
walls. In addition, wintertime will be frigid with no way to
keep your hands warm. (Wearing thick outdoor gloves will not be
a good idea while working on a boat.) Fans and/or space heaters
can be used to regulate temperatures when the climate is extreme.
Keep in mind that the temperature for epoxy use must be higher
than 5C [41F].
If you are unable to keep your workspace comfortable for you and
the epoxy, schedule your project around the seasons. You can
start building in winter when the temperatures are much cooler.
Plan your lofting and cutting of the pieces for spring. Next,
assemble the pieces and do your gluing, taping and epoxy
application during summer. You should be ready to launch your
new boat by fall.
Whether temporary or permanent, creating a boatbuilding workshop
is a necessary first step when taking on this type of project.
Using these simple steps, you can easily develop a suitable place
for constructing your boat and enjoy the fruit of your labor for
years to come.
Morten Olesen is a master boat builder and Naval Architect.
Visit http://www.boatplans.dk to get his exclusive line of boat
plans that includes 3-D computer models plus a free Boat Builder
Master Course with your order.
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