starting to get back into this project, cut a luan plywood template and traced out on 2 pieces of 3/4in. coosa
dry fit on the transom
laminated with epoxy resin mixed with cabosil and milled glass fibers and a layer of 1708
next day, unclamped transom and cleaned up some over flows from sides and weep holes, a note to those of you who use power tools, notice what a clean cut my Dad's table saw made on his left hand. He has worked in wood and metal machine shops for almost 60 years and about 7 years ago, he was ripping a piece of cedar when it kicked back into his stomach, he instincttively reached forward with his left hand to keep from falling into the blade ( he hated to work with the blade guard). After several months and grafts, infections, etc. he started to feel better, although he still misses his fingers when trying simple things like buttoning a shirt or tying shoes. He is a very special man to my whole family and he came close to losing everything. Please be careful with your tools, even the ones you've used 1,000 times can produce unexpected situations.
started laying out transom cap curve ala Strick (if I'm real lucky it'll turn 50% as good as his)
