Umiak Project

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Umiak Project
27 May 07 Fitting and Lashing Ribs
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Planning the rib edges to prevent splintering
during bending
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Alaskan Yellow Cedar Ribs are boiled in a long
tray for about an hour
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Pre-bending before installing in boat
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First rib installed, ribs in the boat center are
doubled up for greater strength and ease of
installation
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Rib Fitting final bend, cut, snugged into
gunwale mortise and pinned to keel with chop
sticks
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Fitting a Single Rib Forward
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S-Curve
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Box lashings are used to tie ribs to stringers
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Crew installing and lashing ribs
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