Cutting the changing side bevel of the tombstone on the bandsaw. One person guides the cut and calls out the bevel angles to the lower person, who tilts the table on the fly, while a third person supports the end of the workpiece from sliding off the tilted table. Mold setup and horning Frames are screwed to floor timbers, using the full-size lofting for alignment. A cross-spall has been attached across the top of the frames Bruce transfers the lofted bottom measurements, and fairs lines with a batten. Fastening the garboards Lee planes the lap bevel on the garboard, after taking the angle off the adjacent frame.
Linseed oil is applied immediately to the red cedar plank to prevent checking in the dry air.