Beams and the beam jig

This shows the deck beams tightened down and waiting for the glue to set up. I used Titebond 2 glue.  On the leftThis shows the deck beams tightened down and waiting for the glue to set up. I used Titebond 2 glue.  On the left of the jig are the deck beams for the Stateroom and the beams forward of the Galley. The Pilot house and Galley beams, are being laminated on the other side of the beam jig. With this set up, I could laminate two beams a night. As George says its fun but it's a messy process. Waxed paper would be placed between the mold and the glued beam to prevent sticking to the mold. Once set the beam would br run through the planer till smooth and then a few coats of Tongue Oil