Penelope Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I wouldn't if I was him, the Iberians have a habit of impounding gun punts, al la Abel Chapman. They seem to think that they are some sort of Naval craft. Are you "punting" to Portugal? It is coming on well OF, You make it look easy. Keep up the good work All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 looking good mate and hope you get your rewards in Portugal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 looking good mate and hope you get your rewards in Portugal Thanks mate hope you liked the few mistakes I posted for you 😂 I wouldn't if I was him, the Iberians have a habit of impounding gun punts, al la Abel Chapman. They seem to think that they are some sort of Naval craft. Good advice historically not a good idea impounded as a warship and created a diplomatic incident All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Ah well carp happens 😧 Slight glitch that's the pleasure of working with wood 😥😥 So learning curve Fix it ? Or start again ? This could move the build back a week 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Tough call but you will always know its there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Looks nasty 😯 Is it along the full length of the plank and do you have a spare? What finish are you planning, (paint,varnish,resin) and will it hide the repair to your satisfaction? Modern day glues will be more than capable of repairing a split like that, but like Kent says "you will always know it's there" The joys of timber Edited June 26, 2015 by shoot and be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Aaaarrrrrr The curse of magman strikes 😧 At £150 a plank I didn't bother with a spare 😂 Anyway find the positive It happened now Big plus its well above the waterline Many punts are built with 4 inch planks and don't leak I have a plan although varnish finish may be out now Thanks for your concern and constructive comments All the best Of Oh and rob I'm only joking 😂😂aaaarrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 If it is not glued and you can remove it then an option would be to cut out the split and scarf joint the two bits together, but if it is already cut down to size or if it is glued that than is not an option at all. You could rout out a channel along the full length of the split, put glue into the split line than place in a fillet of new wood to fill the gap. Knock back with a belt sander to get down to the level of the original wood. The depends on how thick the wood was to begin with and if you have enough wood spare to make the fillet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 If it is not glued and you can remove it then an option would be to cut out the split and scarf joint the two bits together, but if it is already cut down to size or if it is glued that than is not an option at all. You could rout out a channel along the full length of the split, put glue into the split line than place in a fillet of new wood to fill the gap. Knock back with a belt sander to get down to the level of the original wood. The depends on how thick the wood was to begin with and if you have enough wood spare to make the fillet. Done that waiting for glue to dry 😋 See we are all building this punt Many thanks for the best solution to the problem All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 It will all add to the character and individuality of your punt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 It will all add to the character and individuality of your punt It sure will I see what it looks like 😊 but as Kent rightly says I will know its there 😥 I will try the fillet in it first Although I will proberably put it on hold till I can get a new plank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Nice to see you have that little glitch sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 If you were to use a different type of wood for the fillet, it could be a "go faster" stripe (don't forget to wear your flat cap backwards when afloat:lol: ). This would be a feature rather than a repair, still leaving the varnish option available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Done that waiting for glue to dry See we are all building this punt Many thanks for the best solution to the problem All the best Of There you go then that sounds like it will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Plan 1 Router out and glue in strip Leave for glue to dry and remove cramps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Plane off surplus But I still know its there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 It looks great though. I think having bits and pieces like that in your build is good. It is as structurally sound as the original timber, but proudly boasts how you beat a problem. If it was bespoke exhibition furniture then it's different, but it is your home build punt that started off as a seed in your mind, influenced by things you have seen and read, how you have developed your wood working skills and overcome all manner of challenges and problems. If the repair looked like a bag of spanners then re-visit it all, but it looks great and to my mind it is something you should show off. It is built in character, that reflects your ability to overcome problems, right from the beginning. I say it leave it as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) It looks great though. I think having bits and pieces like that in your build is good. It is as structurally sound as the original timber, but proudly boasts how you beat a problem. If it was bespoke exhibition furniture then it's different, but it is your home build punt that started off as a seed in your mind, influenced by things you have seen and read, how you have developed your wood working skills and overcome all manner of challenges and problems. If the repair looked like a bag of spanners then re-visit it all, but it looks great and to my mind it is something you should show off. It is built in character, that reflects your ability to overcome problems, right from the beginning. I say it leave it as it is +1 It's hard to see and it makes your punt even more of a one off. A bit like the monacle on the poker I made with your guidance earlier this year. All looking good. Keep up the good work Edit to add: Plan 1 looks great. No need for plan 2 Edited June 26, 2015 by shoot and be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Looking fantastic well executed repair there! You are wetting my appetite, Perhaps in a few years I'll finally get around to building a boat! Its on the bucket list but i really don't have a need for one except when one would help me get to some good duck shooting when a bit of woodland i have floods but its once in a blue moon, no need for a punt gun but a nice m/l 6 or 8 bore shoulder gun would be fun.... Thanks for sharing your build with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 A great repair job OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 These are IMO some of the best threads on PW, keep the updates coming please OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi Thanks Demonwolf glad your enjoying the build had you down for a ml4 though Plan 2 may still come in although delivery on another plank is 2 to 3 months The repair is good and considring the punts of years gone by were nailed together with tar or pitch to seal the gaps the modern glue is stronger than the wood All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Aaaarrrrrr The curse of magman strikes At £150 a plank I didn't bother with a spare Anyway find the positive It happened now Big plus its well above the waterline Many punts are built with 4 inch planks and don't leak I have a plan although varnish finish may be out now Thanks for your concern and constructive comments All the best Of Oh and rob I'm only joking aaaarrrrrr glad to be of service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 glad to be of service Thank you sir your help is invaluable 😋😋😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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