February 22, 2024 1 min read

As a free open resource we have made a complete stitch and glue manual for plywood kit, plans or custom design boats.

This manual includes instructions on all the basic techniques on stitch and glue. There is instructions on butt joining, scarf joining and puzzle joining. How to use epoxy to glue joints and fair surfaces. Tips on alignment and how to resolve alignment issues. Bulkhead installation and alignment. How to fiberglass using epoxy and woven cloth. How to graphite undercoat the hull. How to spray apply gel coat. How to roll and spray apply polyurethane marine paint and varnish.

This is a free open resource to give more comprehensive instructions to follow the instructional videos from Timber BoatWorks on Youtube.

 The instruction manual is a downloadable .pdf so that any builder can begin to understand the concepts of building a stitch and glue project. The techniques are transferable to plywood trailer constructions, campers, drift boats, flat bottom boats, jon boats, power craft, motor boats, sail boat kits, paddleboard kits and all panel types.

For specific information about products that are compatible with epoxy, formulated thinners for spray applying, gel coat, polyurethane marine varnish, please contact us.