The next step is to install the inwale. The inwale give the gunwale a bit more structure. We cut it to size, then used our microplane to shape the end so it would fit well between the filler and the plywood stem (no pics).
Then we glued the inwale and held it in place with clamps.
Then we used brass canoe nails from the inside. They were a bit long. Traditionally the process is called clinching nails. Basically, the nails are designed to go all the way through, then bend back on themselves creating a staple effect:
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With the inwale attached, we trimmed the excess off the ribs.
To smooth out the gunwale, we used a small plane. There was a little bit of tearout on the far side of some of the ribs, but it was minor.
After the glue dried, we were a little unsure of how well the lashing would hold the entire gunwale on to the stem, so we decided to put a brass screw in each side. We carefully drilled a pilot hole, making the port side higher then the stern so our screws didn't collide. Then very slowly, we put in the screws. Worked like a charm.
Then we touched it up with an orbital sander. A few more pics of the final product.
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