Rochester Woodworkers Society


Greg shows a couple of different styles of caulking irons	They both work the same but the curved one makes certain areas "reachable"	The caulking iron is used with a wooden mallet and is progressively set	Greg has made another tool, much like a screen bead roller

It works the same way and eases some of the strain of caulking	To cap off the day, Greg discusses the look of a boat	He imparts his experience of what makes a pleasing design	The thwarts are full thickness for strength with the edges relieved to appear lighter

Curves rather than straight lines make it more pleasing to the eye	Perspective and point of view often color our impression of the lines of the boat	There are many opportunities to soften the mechanical sharpness and make it more pleasing	Greg shows some of the use of simple patterns ...

and the group finishes up with questions	After class, Greg continues to field questions about attendees specific application	The chairs put up, the video being packed up, and cleanup almost over	The example boat goes out the door ...

and gets loaded on the trailer, finishing a great workshop	Greg's book on building wooden boats
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Photos by Kurt Hertzog

Greg Rossel Workshop