The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

So if I were to counter sink bolts how thick should I leave the inwale beneath the bolt head for structure.

I'm going to be installing the seats this weekend but I would like to do so in a way where you can't see any of the hardware used. As much as I think about it the more I think it can't be done. So I thought I'd post and see if any body has some pic's or could explain how to accomplish this.

Ok so my west system has been put on backorder but I can get east system tomorrow morning. Just wondering the difference between the two?

Found a post on this subject guess I should have searched a little more before I posted.

13 yards of glass should do you and 2 gallons resin and a little over half a gallon of hardener.

I did a search at Chapters.ca and it gave me many hits of all different books about inlays. Not sure if you have chapters in the US but you could do the same with an online book store that is present in the US. Here is the link to my Chapters search if you want to look at the tittles of some of the ...

What size are the boards that you are getting. And what is the kerf of the blade you will be using.

Thanks rick. The only other info I found is that it contains Epoxy resins, polyamide resins, and amine curing agents.

There are 2 tubes one says resin and one says hardener.

I think this is what your looking for.
http://www.bearmountainboats.com/phpbb2 ... php?t=3130

I've heard of some people have trouble with clamps sliding on MDF unless you really crank them down. Not and issue if you are going the staple route. Also MDF swells like mad if it gets wet and even after it dries it's shape wont be exact. The only issue I've heard of with ply is it can be hard to f...

I'm ready to install my outer stems but my West System kit hasn't arrived yet. So I was thinking of using regular epoxy (the stuff from HomeDepot) but thought I would post and see if anyone would know if it will be safe to use or will the West system react with the dried regular epoxy.

All the spec look great but since this is my first time working with fiberglass I would like to use the easiest stuff to apply. From what I read the Thayercraft glass is harder to wet out when using more than one layer. Thanks for the post though Sluggo.

Thanks I'll look into both places.

Anyone know of a good place to get the glass for my Redbird? I'm using west system's and I'm in Kitchener, Ontario. Something within driving distance would be great.

Thanks Dave mine is a Craftsman as well. I have used the saw many times with out the guard/riving attached (got in the way with me as well) and never any trouble. Thought I would ask though because never cut a 19' board on it with out the riving knife/guard on it.