2012/06/13

Another Status Update

The two 6-ply rear rib sections are complete, leaving only the 8-ply rear rib section to make.  Plan is to lay it up tomorrow, 6/14, weather permitting.  In celebration, I'm grilling a rack of baby back ribs tonight.  Yummm!

Sean and I have had much discussion on the technique for building the rib/stringer lattice.  I love the way that this project/design evolves even as we work.  It is an interactive design process with a lot of debate and idea exchange.

It reminds me of the technique that 12th century architects used to build cathedrals.  In that case, it took so long to build a "floor" that the original architect was usually long dead before the project was complete.  The builders would erect a "floor" and the design of what went on top if it might change based upon the experience of the section below - an interactive process of design and construction experience.

Thankfully, this project is a) not a cathedral and b) not on such a long time scale.

Although, it may not be complete in time for any camping this summer.  

Oh, well.  It's all good!

Stay tuned!

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