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by ROBERTO
Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: Squeegeeing alternative?
Replies: 23
Views: 33249

Re: Squeegeeing alternative?

Has anyone used Whitworks paper towel method for applying an add on 4th coat after sanding a little too deep when removing epoxy defects? I'm not through the weave but the weave is certainly visible in a few spots. The visible white weave disappears when wet down with a damp cloth but I gather from ...
by ROBERTO
Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: RAISING MOLD FOR A CANOE SHORTER THAN STRONGBACK
Replies: 2
Views: 1204

Re: RAISING MOLD FOR A CANOE SHORTER THAN STRONGBACK

much obliged from a somewhat dense 1st timer.
by ROBERTO
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: RAISING MOLD FOR A CANOE SHORTER THAN STRONGBACK
Replies: 2
Views: 1204

RAISING MOLD FOR A CANOE SHORTER THAN STRONGBACK

This is my first canoe and it's the Bob"s special. I'm stretching it to 16 ft but it's a bit shorter than my strongback. The book suggests raising the molds 2" to allow easier work on the stems. Is there a limit to how much difference in length matters? Raising the molds will introduce var...