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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working vessels R&D: => Topic started by: david48 on August 25, 2012, 04:52:30 pm

Title: Fairmount Alpine Rubbing Straiks
Post by: david48 on August 25, 2012, 04:52:30 pm
I am in the process of fitting stryne strip  on the hull that represents wear/rubbing straikes wher the blue diamonds are  and I want to cut the middle one out of sheet because it has to have a slight curve in it so when it shapes round the hull all the strips look pararell. I have made a template out of lotak masking tape ,the problem I am haveing is keeping  both sides even   cutting free hand has not give an even curve is there any thing out there that cuts with two cutters to give an even cut  Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Fairmount Alpine Rubbing Straiks
Post by: catengineman on August 25, 2012, 04:59:39 pm
You could construct your own twin cutter by mounting two Stanley (other makes available) blades on a block so that they are at the distance you require
Title: Re: Fairmount Alpine Rubbing Straiks
Post by: david48 on August 26, 2012, 08:48:37 am
Thanks for the help  catengineman ,at 11o clock last night thats whatI came up with. With a name like that did you work for Levertons  or Finnings  Thanks again, David
Title: Re: Fairmount Alpine Rubbing Straiks
Post by: catengineman on August 26, 2012, 09:51:30 am
Err! Yes I did work for Levi's  :embarrassed: ( but I think I should keep it quiet  :-)) )