The pretty curve of the chine previously shown was made from a two piece assembly of 1″ x 1″ cherry, which was the maximum thickness to make the bend comfortably. After the outside shape was established, I added 1/2″ laminations to the inside of the curve.

I have about 20 small spring clamps, and 20 more larger ones for a task just like this. I love my wood screw clamps, my pipe clamps and some miscellaneous hand squeeze clamps, but more often than not, I reach for these useful spring clamps.

Once the curve was established, the 1/2″ layers easily fit to the curve and began adding great strength. As shown below, two laminations started from the front and at each cross frame, another layer was added until five were in place. Since this assembly was edge to edge long grain, I used Titebond III, but from here on, most of the connections will need to be structural strong. That will take Epoxy.

This becomes the chine line, and the future spray flat.

Encouragement continues to drift in: We recently went to a graduation open house for Keegan New, whose family lives on a small farm of mixed metaphors. On one hand is the car barn which reflects their family’s love for old cars, and fixing them up. Grandpa New got it started with his restored Dodge Charger and interest in the classics. Among the grandchildren, there is a restored old VW van, a Dodge Dart, and a couple other Mopar cars in progress.

The other barn is more along the lines of a typical 4H family, and Keegan took Jan and I there, with particular pride in some sheep he was raising to show at the fair.

This sheep is named “Jan,” and Keegan mentioned she should compete successfully, with the well developed hind quarters.

The next two sheep appear some what embarrassed when the person they are named after: “Doc” and “Lehman” actually shows up to say hello.

I think Andy Warhol said that everyone gets fifteen minutes of fame. This coming September at the Cass County Fair, I look forward to getting a generous lifetime dose.