I’m still working on the aft stateroom headliner prep. Using Whisper Walls on a boat that was never designed for this kind of headliner system takes a lot of work. But I think it will be worth it when all is said and done. I’ve got most of the perimeter mounting panels installed, but I’ve still got to make the corner pieces on either side of the ceiling near the transom. I’m also cranking out a completed porthole or two per weekend.
I’ll put this original piece of timber to work now
This is one of the many large pieces of mahogany we saved when we started the refit and demolition back in December 2007. I didn’t know what I’d use if for when it went into the “save” pile, but it’s perfect for these corner pieces I need to make.
A couple of passes on the table saw trues the lumber
Cut to size on the chop saw
Ready for the fine cuts
EurekaZone track saw is great for making angled cuts
Knock off just a bit to match the existing framing
The ceiling corner at the transom is where that chunk of mahogany will go
Looks like something’s missing here…
Nice fit!
Epoxy is mixed…ready to glue and screw (or clamp)
Wood flour-thickened epoxy is the glue
Port-side corner piece got clamped in place
Looks good!
Starboard side got glued and screwed in place
I’ve got ceiling corners!
Next up in our 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Salon Headliner Prep
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