This week Lou shows us how he patterns the next plank to go on, the binder strake. The first step is to transfer the curved shape onto his pattern using a spiling technique and then onto the lumber itself. Searching for the right piece of lumber that has curved grain to follow the boats curve, Lou then rough cuts the piece out so it will fit through his planer. The plank is then passed through the planer several times until it's the right thickness. The next step is to work on the gain and prepare the boat for the plank. Using a small rabbit plane he works the overlap with the broadstrake and then cut a gain into it as it approaches the bow so that the next plank sits a little proud in the middle of the boat but then runs flush at the stem.