: Ah, isn't language a wonderful but challenging thing? As often, I
: think we are on the same page, but the words get in the way.

: I realize that you could use more than one width of strip in a
: single boat, and there are often compelling advantages to doing
: so, such as when using particularly narrow strips where hull or
: deck curvature is thereby easier to follow. However, to keep the
: butt joints simple, within each "strip width
: category", width should be consistent. In other words,
: among strips which will meet one another at butt joints, width
: should be accurately consistent. Otherwise, you get stuck
: planing strip edges to avoid gaps when the next strip overlaps
: the stepped butt joint.

: Clear as mud? :)

: Best regards,

: Allan Edie

Unless the strips are wildly different widths, shouldn't make any difference. Having some 1/2" and some 1" might cause problems, having them off by an 1/8" shouldn't matter.

Bill H.