The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

Measure the distance from the strongback to the keel on ALL of the forms and compare with the profile figures. Are they ALL off by the same amount? If so, just modify the sheer distance UP from the strongback by the difference (subtract 7/8"). The width of the shear should be 16 15/16" for...

Measure up from the strongback to the highest point (the keel) on each form and verify that this matches the values given for that stations profile. If these match, then measure up from the strongback to establish the sheer. This is the top of the sheer once the canoe is right side up. Strip up from...

Table of Heights does primarily close the bottom. The Profile is the depth at Butt 0". Compare the values for Profile with Butt 2" and you will see there is little difference. Sheer does indeed define the gunnels. The sheer from the Table of Heights gives the Y depth down to the sheer, whi...

You have your lofting axis correct. I plot in QuickCad and fudge the points a bit to get a fair curve. In my experience, the points aren't always right on. I didn't plot all of the points for station 0, but I did check the points in question for the Ranger and they are 5/16" apart. I would use ...

Read fiberglassing 101 from the link shown above paying particular attention to forming the fiberglass to the hull. If you get the glass fitting the hull like a glove, the wet out becomes easy. Have marked measuring cups prefilled with resin so that all you have to do is add hardener and stir before...

I used Benjamin Moore Impervo 440 spar varnish on US Composites. It is a terific value! Check out this post: http://www.bearmountainboats.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3001&highlight=impervo+440 As you can see, I had a similar problem with drying. I think Glenn hit the nail on the head; turn your h...

Here are a couple of photos of what I did for the HIN.



Jig pressing in letter.



Letters darkened with roller ball pin. Sorry, but no photos of the epoxied and varnished gunwale.

I pressed the HIN into the gunwale of my last canoe using metal punch letters and a simple jig. I filled (blackened) the letters using a roller ball pin and epoxied over them with some T-88 and then varnish. Looks goods...better than the brass plate I stuck on my first canoe. If you want to see a pi...

I used laminated gunnels on the solo canoe in my avatar. After glassing the exterior I let the hull set for a couple of weeks before sanding the epoxy. I then used T-88 to glue a 3/16x3/4 strip of cedar to the exterior and after this cured capped it with the same size in walnut. I then took the hull...

Take length of 2x, 3-4' long and set one end on the stem and one end on the shear. Transfer the shearline to the 2x and cut along this mark to form your jig. As Glen said, you are only bending for the upturn at the ends.

If the joints were not starved, you would have had tear out in the wood, not a clean break. Try what I suggested earlier. I agree with others that the joint looks better when vertical, but this doesn’t appear to be the problem with your breakage. Steaming is not wrapping in hot or boiling rags. The ...

Sounds like the joints might be starved. Try one small batch of epoxy (unthickened) to coat the scarf joints and keep them wet till the epoxy starts to set. Then mixed another batch, thicken this batch, and spread on the joints. When you clamp, use minimal pressure so the joint isn't starved of epox...

After the strip is glued on, I use a dab of hot glue on the corner created by the strips and mold (side of the forms closest to the stems) to hold the strips firmly against the molds. You can probably get away with every other strip, or do every strip if you wish. The reason for doing this on the st...

How secure are your strips on the router table? Describe your setup in detail and maybe we can offer some suggestions. Maybe even a photo if possible.

Larry

I'm not certain I understand your problem, but I suspect there may be a misunderstanding regarding the shaping of the stem. Try reading this thread and the links given in the thread.

http://www.bearmountainboats.com/phpbb2 ... php?t=3540

Let us know if you need more help.

Larry