: Okay, I've got the hull of the Night Heron finished...took my time ( retired,
: YES!)...and it looks pretty good. I want to PLANE really bad...because
: it...well...just looks neat and I would like to acquire this skill. I have
: two 70 year old Stanley's that belonged to grandfather. Had the local
: expert come over...and spend over an hour Sharpening and Adjusting them.
: Said they were SUPER. However, my kit came in 8 foot long pieces...so most
: of my strips are SCARFED in two spots. And...to be honest...there were
: many times when I couldn't have told you which way the grain was running
: on one strip to next. SO...I tried the planeing and it would go
: smooth...then hit ( against the grain?) a piece where it would rumble
: rather than smooth. Since I have so many scarfs should I just give up on
: the planeing and go to fairing????? Yes, I'm going parallel to strip and
: have my plane at around a 40 degree angle. That cedar is just so damn soft
: and thin....worried about doing major damage?!?!? help!

Even though I enjoy using a plane, it may not be the best or easiest way to fair the boat. Might go to the Laughing Loon website and look at his building tips section for details.

Bill H.