Help with JAE21

[Marc Tietjen]

I'm building my first rigger and seem to have a problem. After building the tub, the aft tub bottom is about .100 wider than the outside of the tub. If I set the width of the tub jig to the tub bottom it's too wide to clamp the tub sides to. Am I supposed to trim the tub bottom to match the tub? Or did I build the tub wrong? Maybe they sent the wrong bottom in the kit?

Thanks for the help

 

[JRXHydros]

Hi Marc, The bottom skin should always hangover the tub frame to fit,after glue dries use hand planner to trim off the wood overhang close to the tub & then sand with a hand sander/block to finish. Use acetone to clean excessive wet glue off wood to keep sanding easy & will make your build look nice & the glue off your hands.

Joel

 

[Butch Londrigan]

I took my 2x2 aluminum angle and milled the bottom edge. Then I could get the aluminum angle up against the tub. You could use a file and file the 90 degree edge till you can get the aluminum angle to fit tight against the tub also. Have fun with your build. Jae's are great riggers.

 

[Marc Tietjen]

How do I use the tub jig that is shown in the instructions, then? If I set it to the width of the aft tub bottom it is too wide to clamp the sides to.

 

[Butch Londrigan]

Marc you have a PM. Give me call and I will help you figure it out.