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- Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:55 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Ranger 15 Bow Height: Error in specifications?
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Re: Ranger 15 Bow Height: How measured?
Looking at the bow mold upside down: The distance from the strongback to the waterline is 21". From the water line to the bottom of the inner stem is 1-1/2". Adding another 3/4" for the innerstem, brings the "height" to 23-1/4". I believe your dimension of 23-1/4" ...
- Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:19 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Scuppers, Seats, Yoke, Calculations? Help? Nomad!
- Replies: 11
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Scuppers
Shawn, Whether or not to cut scuppers is personal. Your craft will look great without them. The scuppers are traditional and functional as well. It's been pointed out why they're installed. For me, it's all about the journey. For some, it's getting in the water the fastest way possible. Your canoe w...
- Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:39 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Scuppers, Seats, Yoke, Calculations? Help? Nomad!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8746
Scuppers
Shawn, I like Mahogany for my scuppers. It gets a deep rich color when epoxy is used to seal. The pictures Glen has referenced shows the use of a straight cutter. I'm changing to a carbide 1/2" spiral with a template guide bushing in the router base. The spiral bit will reduce the tearout in th...
- Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:55 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Wood for gunwales?
- Replies: 7
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- Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:57 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Gift Ideas for husband building a canoe
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12747
Carrie, 2 tools which haven't been mentioned are: The PDK-211 ProPrep handle with scrapers. This unit comes with a crescent blade which is great for scraping the inside hull. The ProPrep is a nice tool for doing the initial shaping of both the outside as well as the inside hull. The other tool is a ...
- Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:29 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Gift Ideas for husband building a canoe
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12747
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:31 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Deck Selection and Finishing Gunnels at Stems
- Replies: 6
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Deck
Outwale tapers to 3/8"
Inwale tapers to 1/16"
Deck inset.
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- Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:58 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Help! Two potential catastrophies!
- Replies: 15
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Stem Woes
Cam, I'm not a big fan of Gorilla glue. Others on this forum swear by it. I personally think its too hard to keep it off my skin and tools. For stem lamination, wood glue sets up too quickly for the way I work. I find thickened epoxy gives me the time to do a deliberate lay-up. I can't tell from you...
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:34 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: What grit sandpaper
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6164
Sanding
Each varnish manufacturer has their own advice about surface prep. HMG suggest 150 to 180 over bare wood and 180 to 220 on refinishing. Then 180 to 320 after the first coat is dried. Wet sanding is recommended. Epifanes one part recommendation at their website is a little evasive. One FAQ answer to ...
- Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:15 pm
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: Storage
- Replies: 10
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Storage
I have the CanoeGear setup which Bryan's speaks of. I've had 2 different canoes stored with it up to 16 feet length. My garage ceiling is 10'. I find that this hoist, while strong enough, is not easy to use. The master pulley end contains 2 ropes, each rope lifts separately. After lifting the load t...
- Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:05 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: MAS Epoxy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8528
MAS Epoxy
I've used MAS Epoxy on 2 of my canoes and it has been used by builders for a long time. West is also popular and is widely available in retail stores. MAS changed their formula a couple of years ago to shorted the set time. After the change, I found it to set a little too fast for my slow pace. At l...
- Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:28 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: First Time Builder
- Replies: 9
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First Build
Dave, if you plan to walk first, then you might consider going stapleless. If you're not in a hurry, then stapleless might be your choice. Putting a bunch of holes in expensive cedar where so much time has been invested, doesn't seem like the thing to do :big grin It takes a few extra spring clamps ...
- Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:19 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Newly cut White Cedar
- Replies: 6
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- Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:30 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: three years later I am laying in the glass
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3794
Shiny spots in epoxy
Small shiny spots can be scuffed with a scotch brite pad, if you're concerned about the varnish not sticking to the epoxy. Use of the pad is also a way of scuffing up epoxy to add epoxy without sanding. The common green pads are OK. Other grades of pads are available at automotive paint shops. Sever...
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:11 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: screwed up the stems
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4120
Stems
Well Shawn, on your next canoe (you'll want to build at least 3!), mark the inner stem down the center with an ink pen. Then mark along each side to create your 1/8" center or what ever width you desire. Then proceed to shave, plane, sand, or file to the line. The inked lines then let you know ...