Planing and Shaping Timber

Note: This post continues from earlier Steady progression of work on the Lighter

 

Hours are spent working the Norfolk Island pine timber that has been milled and delivered to build the replacement lighter. Dean Burrell chooses the next plank to be worked.

 

The plank is shaped to the curvature of the hull.

When satisfied that the plank is ready for further treatment, it is placed in the steamer for final shaping.

Regular posts on the building of the lighter will be uploaded to this blog.

Steady progression of work on the Lighter

Note: This post continues from earlier Norfolk Island Lighter

Work steadily progresses on the building of the Norfolk Island Administration’s new lighter. The lighters carry cargo from ship to shore and are an important part of Norfolk Island’s infrastructure. Building commenced in late August.

Right hand profile - bow to stern

Left hand profile - bow to stern

Left hand profile - stern to bow

Carvel planking, the traditional method where planks are affixed edge to edge, is clearly shown

Regular posts on the building of the lighter will be uploaded to this blog.