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Step 7Glue the Decks on the Gunwales
Lay the deck on the gunwales and see how it looks. The deck is still in two pieces. We'll glue on one half completely, then do the other one.
Mark how far the first deck extends over the sticks.
Paint your glue on the deck and the mating surface of the gunwale stick.
I don't have enough clamps, so I'll hold them in place with temporary nails.
After nailing the deck on, check to see if it's tight by squishing the deck onto the gunwale. If glue squeezes out or if there's a gap, add whatever clamps you have.
Repeat with the second half of the deck. Epoxy and butt the two halves up squarely. Try to make them straight. Try to make the edges straight.
Put the whole thing in the sun to make the epoxy cure quickly.
When it's hard, remove the clamps and pull the nails.
Mark how far the first deck extends over the sticks.
Paint your glue on the deck and the mating surface of the gunwale stick.
I don't have enough clamps, so I'll hold them in place with temporary nails.
After nailing the deck on, check to see if it's tight by squishing the deck onto the gunwale. If glue squeezes out or if there's a gap, add whatever clamps you have.
Repeat with the second half of the deck. Epoxy and butt the two halves up squarely. Try to make them straight. Try to make the edges straight.
Put the whole thing in the sun to make the epoxy cure quickly.
When it's hard, remove the clamps and pull the nails.
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