Masts, booms, gaffs or other timber poles that support sails.
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ADZE
Shipwrights tool used to face timber (cut surface to shape).
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AGBA
African straight grained hardwood timber durable for marine use.
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BACKBONE
The stem, keel, stern post & transom set up for timber building.
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BALK
A square length of timber substantially dimensioned (e.g.100- 300mm)
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ASHCROFT SYSTEM
Timber boat building technique using two layers of overlapping diagonal strip planks with glue barrier between. High strength and low weight.
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BEAM SHELF
In timber vessel construction, a longitudinal stringer that supports the deck beams.
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BELTING
Reinforcing outer plank layer in timber vessel construction.
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BEECH
1) European and American straight grained timber good for bending but not durable for marine use. 2) Australian Antarctic Beech much sought after for ships decking.
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BENT
Short for steam bent timber component, frames, timbers, ribs or floors.
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BUNGS
Conical shaped timber or cork to seal a hole in the vessels skin.
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