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Pictures from 5th March
Work starts on fitting the first sections of the Baands.
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 Before more boards are added, the first sections of the Baands must be fitted. Here, measurements are taken. |
 Marking baand positions across the hull. |
 Baands are approx. 36" (90cm) apart, as indicated by the pencil lines. |
 Template for a baand is tried in position. |
 Further trimming on the bandsaw is required. |
 Now a better fit is achieved. |
Pictures from 6th March
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 The templates from each side are joined to form one unit. |
 The resulting shape is drawn on oak and cut out. |
 At the aft baand position, tar is applied to the boards. |
 The baand is then tapped down on the tar. |
 High spots are revealed as the tar is transferred to the underside of the oak and these are chiselled off. This process is repeated several times. |
 The height of the baand will be reduced by cutting back to the new line. Final size will be 2 3/8" (6cm) wide and 3" (7.5cm) deep. |
Pictures from 7th March
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 Jack cuts back with the adze. |
 The top surface of the baand is smoothed using a plane with a rounded sole. |
 The base is cut at an angle to match the slope of the boards. |
 The first baand is now fully fitted and the ends prepared for joining with the next sections which will extend further up the hull sides. |
 A similar baand is fitted in the forward section of the hull. |
 The next baand, cut out and ready for trimming to match the boards. |
Pictures from 10th March
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 Two baands are now in place forward. |
 And two have been fitted aft. |
 A section of a 2nd laand board is taken from the steam box |
 This board is for the aft starboard side. |
 Its partner board is fitted on the port side aft. |
 Both part boards in place with a temporary brace added across the top to hold them in position. |
Pictures from 11th March
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 Trial fitting of mid section of laand board on the port side. |
 Measuring for the scarf on the forward end of the board. |
 Trial fitting for the mid section on the starboard side. |
 Checking the board for fit. |
 Aft quarter on the starboard side. |
 Starting to nail on the port side. |
Pictures from 12th March
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 Starboard side section, fully trimmed and with nail spacing marked. |
 Starboard side clamped in place and ready for nailing. |
 Robbie drives a nail while Jack holds the heavy hammer opposite. |
 Port side board section in place. |
 With six boards on each side, the flare of the bow is now more obvious. |
Pictures from 13th March
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 Catching up with riveting the nails. |
 Roves have been in short supply for several days. |
 Looking aft from above the bow. |
Pictures from 14th March
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 Both of the middle baands in position for their first fit. |
 Jack checks the fit and marks for adjustments. |
 Closer view of a baand after some trimming. |
 Archangel tar is applied before final trimming. |
 The transfered tar marks are chiselled off. |
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