Several adzes of different shapes are used throughout the building process (Photo courtesy of R. G. Brown).

Tools

Traditionally, the trees were cut down using adzes and axes. Some of the adzes used include tetrewa, akekuma, ome, and tii. With advances in technology, however, chainsaw are part of the boatbulider's toolkit as well.

Tools Tools Description.
The builder, Mr. R. G. Brown describes how the tools themselves came from the forest and recyled metals.




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