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- Sun Nov 13, 2005 1:23 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Should I Add a Rib to a Nomad?
- Replies: 15
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I have a Nomad. I used bead and cove strips, I used 2 layers of 6oz cloth on the bottom and one on the inside. I don't have thwarts, just the yoke. So far, I've solo'd with it and have also used it with another person in it. Together, we tip the scales at about 490 lbs. We've had about another 100 l...
- Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:18 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Ash Seats - How Strong?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6467
I built the exact smae seats. I broke one on my second trip out. They were hung from the gunnels with 6 inch bolts. I weigh 220. Funny thing though, it didn't break straight across the cross member but along its length, splitting along the holes drilled for the caning. It was the front of the seat. ...
- Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:58 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Seat Hanging on Nomad
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1640
- Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:28 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: A question of depth....(.I'm out of mine!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3229
- Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:34 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: A question of depth....(.I'm out of mine!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3229
Thanks Hoz, I have 8, 3/16th SS carriage bolts in 6 inch lengths. However, to get the 10 inch clearance that I think I'll need, I have to use 4 inch spacers in the front end of the stern seat and at least 6 inch at the rear. I'll have to figure out a way to get the nut to fit on the end of the bolt ...
- Sun Sep 18, 2005 4:44 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: A question of depth....(.I'm out of mine!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3229
- Sun Sep 18, 2005 2:55 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: A question of depth....(.I'm out of mine!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3229
A question of depth....(.I'm out of mine!)
I'm ready to hang the seats in the Nomad. I want to go as low as possible for stability, but not too low for comfort. Everything I've read here on the forum and in Canoecraft, says the average is 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 inches from the bottom of the canoe, up to the bottom of the seat frame....or...anywhere...
- Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:38 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Sanding question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3479
- Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:18 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Sanding question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3479
- Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:07 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Sanding question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3479
- Wed Aug 10, 2005 9:43 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Sanding question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3479
Sanding question
The fiberglassing went a lot better than expected. I put the wet out coat on and the second coat according to Ted's instruction in the book. I had to go out of town for a day, so sanding is required before the final caot since its been about 36 hours since the second coat. I started to sand this mor...
- Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:10 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Still at it and hit yet another bump!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5738
Thanks guys..Kent, Canoebuilder, I did just that. Glued a strip on top of the depression yesterday and sanded it off flush today. It'll pass I reckon. Sanded the others til they were flush and fair. Got lucky nd didn't go thru any spots. I do have some places now that don't have a precoat, but I gue...
- Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:15 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Still at it and hit yet another bump!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5738
PD, I think you're right. I'll try and sand the fat ones a bit more and get the depression as minimal as possible. In the 3 places I'm concerned about, the difference is from about 1/16th to 1/8th. Wouldn't be too concerned except tht as mentioned before, these are strips that weren't cut or B/C'vd ...
- Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:07 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Still at it and hit yet another bump!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5738
- Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:22 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Still at it and hit yet another bump!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5738