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How to Make a Thistle Rudder

Comprehensive technical guide to building a Thistle rudder from scratch. Covers material selection, construction techniques, wood selection, gluing methods, profile shaping, finishing, and the glass cloth covering process with detailed measurements and instructions.

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  • construction
  • rudder
  • techniques
  • boat building