I got to work on the keel side plates today. I set up a jig and use propane outdoor cookers to heat up the aluminum so I could bend the metal over the forms.

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This is the port side of the keel. It is 4.5mm marine grade aluminum. It is bolted to the forms and will be released tomorrow and I will start on the starboard side. I used two propane 'cooker's and a propane brush burner to get the heat up to 550 degree's F.
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Got to work for 4 hours today.
Sam
06/24/2008 |
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