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- Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:03 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: History of cedar stripping
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Re: History of cedar stripping
Thanks Glen! I'll be sure to order one.
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:15 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: History of cedar stripping
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History of cedar stripping
I was browsing the web, but couldn't seem to find the history of cedar strip building. It looks like Peterborough started cedar stripping, but who started fiberglassing the hull?
The only tidbit of information that I could find is that the method was refined by some canoe racers.
The only tidbit of information that I could find is that the method was refined by some canoe racers.
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:05 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: A few questions
- Replies: 2
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A few questions
Firstly, thanks to all of the experienced members who contribute here, it really helps! 1. I re-read the section on fiber-glassing the inside of the hull a few times, and it doesn't seem to mention planing the inside stems. I wasn't sure what to do, but I want to 'glass soon so I put a fillet in. Is...
- Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:30 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Fairing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 852
Fairing
I hope I'm not the only one who's done this...
I mixed 105 with 407... But I didn't add any hardener. I filled all of the gaps on my canoe...
What do I do now? Will it ever cure? Or do I need to wipe it all off?
I mixed 105 with 407... But I didn't add any hardener. I filled all of the gaps on my canoe...
What do I do now? Will it ever cure? Or do I need to wipe it all off?
- Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:13 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stems are done
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1646
Re: Stems are done
Woooow these are some beautiful stems!
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 2:52 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Weird Bilge Stripping Solution
- Replies: 4
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Weird Bilge Stripping Solution
Hello, I am a 19 y/o from Northern Ontario building a Prospector. As I am pretty new, I have had a few problems. Luckily I have a friend who is pretty proficient in woodworking (albeit mostly non-canoe woodworking). I had the common problem of the strips wanting to pull off of the mold at the bilge....