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Boatbuilder's Apprentice : The Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-And-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boa by Greg Rossel (2007, Hardcover)
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Dive into the comprehensive world of wooden boatbuilding with "The Boatbuilder's Apprentice: The Ins & Outs of Building Wooden Boats." Authored by Greg Rossel, this hardcover guide is an essential resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike, offering detailed instructions coupled with vivid illustrations that demystify the construction process for various types of boats. At 342 pages, the book encompasses a broad spectrum of techniques, from lapstrake to carvel to stitch-and-glue, ensuring a thorough understanding of the craft. Published in 2007 by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, this nonfiction narrative is presented in English and is ideal for both adults and young adults interested in maritime craftsmanship and sports recreation.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-100071464050
ISBN-139780071464055
eBay Product ID (ePID)54369667
Product Key Features
Book TitleBoatbuilder's Apprentice : The Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-And-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boa
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicBoating
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorGreg Rossel
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight38.9 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-029380
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal623.8184
Table Of ContentIntroduction: Selecting a Small Boat to Build Part One METHODS OF HULL CONSTRUCTION 1 Construction Systems 2 Carvel Planking 3 Lapstrake Planking 4 Dory-Lap Planking 5 Planking a Traditional Flat-Bottomed Boat 6 Batten Seam Construction 7 Strip Planking 8 Traditional Hard-Chined V-Bottomed Construction 9 Stitch-and-Glue Construction 10 Glued Lapstrake Planking 11 Cold Molding Part Two SETTING UP SHOP 12 Traditional Hull Materials 13 Plywood 14 Hull Knees 15 Selecting a Glue 16 Fastenings 17 Bedding Compounds 18 Boat Finishes 19 Tools 20 Setting Up Shop 21 Wood Dust Part Three BUILDING TECHNIQUES 22 Construction Planning 23 Lofting Basics 24 Let's Loft Some Boats 25 Construction Setup 26 The Backbone 27 Steaming Frames and Planks 28 Scarfs 29 Steam-Bent Coaming 30 Oars and Spars 31 Oarlocks, Pads, and Leathers 32 Bitts and Pieces Part Four BOATS TO BUILD 33 Pulling Boats 34 Canoes and Kayaks 35 Dories 36 Sailboats 37 Powerboats 38 Taking the Lines 39 Young Folks and Boatbuilding Appendix A: Tables, Lists, and Technical Specifications Appendix B: Resources Glossary Index
SynopsisLearn the Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-and-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boats Whether you are contemplating your first-ever boatbuilding project or trying to decide what design you'd like to build next, Greg Rössel can help. Here's just a glimpse of what's inside this complete overview of wooden boatbuilding: How rowing, sailing, paddling, and powerboat designs perform, and how they compare in cost, time, and necessary skills for building How wooden boats are built, including the pros and cons of carvel, lapstrake, dory lap, stitch and glue, strip plank, and other methods How to choose the best boat and building method for your next project How to loft a hull, steam bend frames, scarf a joint, cut a rabbet, laminate stems, and spile planks How to take the lines off an old classic whose plans have been lost How to make oars, spars, coamings, knees, gaff jaws, cleats, and more Greg Rössel writes with warmth, wit, and an engaging style. The Boatbuilder's Apprentice is a must guide for anyone planning or even dreaming about building a wooden boat. "Greg Rössel is a Renaissance man. While there are many talented boatbuilders in the world, only a handful are also good teachers. Even fewer can write or illustrate effectively. Yet this author is highly skilled in each of these areas. . . . The Boatbuilder's Apprentice is a successful blend of technique and wisdom, and is, I believe, destined to become a classic."-Karen Wales, WoodenBoat Review, Learn the Ins and Outs of Building Lapstrake, Carvel, Stitch-and-Glue, Strip-Planked, and Other Wooden Boats Whether you are contemplating your first-ever boatbuilding project or trying to decide what design you'd like to build next, Greg R ssel can help. Here's just a glimpse of what's inside this complete overview of wooden boatbuilding: How rowing, sailing, paddling, and powerboat designs perform, and how they compare in cost, time, and necessary skills for building How wooden boats are built, including the pros and cons of carvel, lapstrake, dory lap, stitch and glue, strip plank, and other methods How to choose the best boat and building method for your next project How to loft a hull, steam bend frames, scarf a joint, cut a rabbet, laminate stems, and spile planks How to take the lines off an old classic whose plans have been lost How to make oars, spars, coamings, knees, gaff jaws, cleats, and more Greg R ssel writes with warmth, wit, and an engaging style. The Boatbuilder's Apprentice is a must guide for anyone planning or even dreaming about building a wooden boat. "Greg R ssel is a Renaissance man. While there are many talented boatbuilders in the world, only a handful are also good teachers. Even fewer can write or illustrate effectively. Yet this author is highly skilled in each of these areas. . . . The Boatbuilder's Apprentice is a successful blend of technique and wisdom, and is, I believe, destined to become a classic."-Karen Wales, WoodenBoat Review
LC Classification NumberVM351.R675 2006
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