Boat Building in Sulawesi, Indonesia, c.1995 Many boats are held together by wooden pegs, although metal nails are being introduced. |
Making The Pegs, c.1995. |
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Wooden pegs were still being used in 2012 |
Caulking |
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By 2012 Chainsaws and electric tools were in common use. |
Notice how the lower frames are fitted to the lower hull planking, not the planks to the frames. |
Compare this with building of wooden fishing boats in UK, c.1974 |
"Maps of Indonesia" |