Congratulations to Slieve and James - this single file, 

https://junkrigassociation.org/resources/Documents/Slieve's%20Files/

Split%20Junk%20Rig%20Draft%20Notes%202009%2030-07-2026.pdf 

is now much clearer and easier to read and understand than the various separate files were. There are still some sections to be completed, but most of the content that a would-be builder needs is there. There are a few unimportant typos, that a proofreader will pick up easily.

There is only one item of content that I would like to comment on, at this stage. If I might be permitted to misquote Jane Austen:

"It is a truth that ought to be universally acknowledged that when a straight batten is to be attached to the edge of a cambered panel, then the edge of that panel should also be straight."

This applies whether the camber is added by broadseam, or tucks or darts. What it means in practice is that the edges of each cloth, in the case of vertical cloths and broadseams, or the edge in between darts, in the case of a panel cut from a single cloth, should be straight (not curved, as is the case with Arne’s round-only cut).

If this is done, the attachment of batten pockets by “method b” or (my preference) “method c”  gets a lot easier, and there is no downside in terms of the appearance and function.

With the help of James Gray, webmaster, I have replaced the bits and pieces of the original and incomplete draft notes on the first SJR. Most of the new file is simply the old files joined together in some sort of order, but there are a few new bits which I found on my computer, and it is still incomplete. 

The write up with the latest and greatest is still a work in progress, and the first section should appear in the not to distant future. This should be of use to members who have some sail making experience, but the second section hopefully should be of some use to those with less experience. The photos and captions will be included somewhere.

Cheers, Slieve.