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by TKLUS
Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Strong back flatness?
Replies: 6
Views: 2337

Thanks for the reply

That is what I thought. I plan to take one of my straight boards and use it as a guide to flaten them out with the circualr saw.

thanks
Tim
by TKLUS
Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Strong back flatness?
Replies: 6
Views: 2337

Strong back flatness?

I am building my strong back now and noticed that some of my sides have about 1/16 of a crown to them in the 8' span. is this OK? should I shim the top when I put it on or cut new sides? or can I live with it? I have not assembled anything yet. I am using 3/4 particleboard with laminate on both side...
by TKLUS
Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Auto Cad Question
Replies: 14
Views: 69770

I did not plan on charging this guy to plot the stations and if he has purchased the canoe craft book, would this still be a problem?

If so that is fine, I was just trying to help out :smile

Tim
by TKLUS
Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:54 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Auto Cad Question
Replies: 14
Views: 69770

Hello again. I am noticing that plotting the stations in autocad works OK but to get a nice fair curve from the numbers out of the book I think you will need to use a batten and draw them on paper. I am going to plot out all the points and draw polylines from each point and print them out full scale...
by TKLUS
Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:29 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Auto Cad Question
Replies: 14
Views: 69770

Hello,

I am currently plotting out the redbird stations and hope to have them done by the end of the week. but I am in the same boat as far as time goes :) when I get them done I can send you the .DXF files

Later
Tim
by TKLUS
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: redbird vs freedom vs prospector
Replies: 6
Views: 8443

Hey,
Probably just taking it camping with us

thanks
Tim
by TKLUS
Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: redbird vs freedom vs prospector
Replies: 6
Views: 8443

redbird vs freedom vs prospector

Hello, I am getting ready to start building my first canoe. It will be for day trips at the lake and camping trips with my wife and 2 kids. I absolutely love the shape of the red bird but I have heard that it might be a bit tippy. and I want my wife to be excited about going out and not scared. we h...