There is many ways to make a template. You can mark your points out on a board, then use something flexible and connect them, you can trace a template from an existing board, or you can design a board on AKU shaper, then print out the outline, cut it out, tape together, lay it down on a door skin, draw it out and finally, cut it out. Of course the most important part is trueing it up and making sure that there is no humps and bumps. I like using AKU shaper, cause I can tweak things with a click of the mouse until I come up with something I like. Here is a quick photo versioin of how I do it.
11 years ago
4 comments:
Hey Brown how do you true the templates up?...what board is coming out of that one? looks fluid ...!!!!
This is going to be my 6'4 Gunfish. I usually start with a hand block planer and get the bigger bumps out, then widdle down to 80 grit with a wood block. That outline isn't true yet, I only cut it out with the band saw after drawing it out. I try and leave 1/4" that I can widdle down to. I'm definately no expert, but it's kinda fun in way. I don't think that anyone should try to shape a board without first making a good template.
you have a band saw? jealous... My little jigsaw makes the doorskin jump around like crazy!
brother how do i print that pages of outline that you used to drown the template in the wood ?
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