Tools of the Trade

There are a few tools that the boatbuilder needs.

The essentials: Jigsaw, Sander, Drill, Clamps

Jigsaw. It was important to ensure that the base of the jigsaw could be rotated, as the transom required cuts angled at of 10 and 15 degrees. To be certain that the angles for my cuts were precise, I purchased a cheap protractor. (Hint: when buying a protractor, choose the one that has 0 degrees as close to the bottom of the plastic as possible. It’s much easier to measure the angle that way.)

Orbital Sander.

Clamps. These are a MUST HAVE.

Power drill.

Safety gear. Must-haves include safety glasses, a respirator and rubber gloves. I highly recommend spending the extra money to get a high quality gas/vapour and particulate respirator.

This list is by no means comprehensive; as I get further into the build, I'm sure that I'll need a few more items.