Can I make the templates out of plywood or acrylic instead of picture matboard?
Yes, however, it is much more difficult it because most people don’t have the tools or skill necessary to accurately make them with these materials. First, it is extremely difficult to cut the leading edge wrapped around portion of the template. When sawing this sharp a radius, the saw blade bends, resulting in different profiles on each side of the material. Because you flip the templates over for starboard and port, you will have two different shapes. Secondly, the fairness and accuracy of the keel are only as good as the template. If you cut them out on plywood or acrylic, you will need to spend a lot of time fairing the template to get it smooth. Most people find that this time is more productively spent fairing the keel. Can I use foam board to make the templates? No, for several reasons. First, it is very difficult to cut the complex radius at the leading edge so that you have the same shape on both sides. Actually, it is very difficult to cut any part of the profile so that it h
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