On to the Iroko

The doublers and floors are to be made of Iroko, a bit like mahogany (but less costly). Taking a rough sawn length of Iroko and feeding it through the thicknesser to produce a lovely planed board of the right thickness is very satisfying

Processed by the thicknesser: Finished on left. Sawn on right

Also today was the first use of epoxy on the project. The doubler and can’t rails are glued to the bulkhead, being easier before assembly.

Bulkhead #1. The doubler at the top provides strength to support the deck