I've only built one strip canoe ... so, grain of salt, but, next time around I'll likely use 1/2" wide strips for the tight curve of the tumblehome. I figure the extra time spent stripping will be partially offset by the reduction of sanding time to arrive at a fair curve.
sinc.
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- Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:19 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Plank Ripping Sizes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3086
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:09 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Edensaw Woods
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1642
Re: Edensaw Woods
Edensaw is a candy store ... awesome. Make sure they understand you're building a strip boat or they may very well quote you on vertical grain, air-dried boat lumber ($$).
The flat-sawn lumber you're looking for should make an easy request.
Good luck and have fun,
d
The flat-sawn lumber you're looking for should make an easy request.
Good luck and have fun,
d
- Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:24 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: repairs underway - a cautionary tale
- Replies: 18
- Views: 39176
Re: repairs underway - a cautionary tale
Looks like a great job on the save Rabbit! Good going...
Staying tuned,
7/10
Staying tuned,
7/10
- Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:26 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Squeegeeing alternative?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 32263
Re: Squeegeeing alternative?
Mark,
After a rather comedic attempt at rounding up blue shop towels (3 stores w/o stock) I went with the squeegee after all. I plan to start another build by the first of the year and will try this technique when the time comes. Thanks
Sinc.
Darren
After a rather comedic attempt at rounding up blue shop towels (3 stores w/o stock) I went with the squeegee after all. I plan to start another build by the first of the year and will try this technique when the time comes. Thanks
Sinc.
Darren
- Sat Nov 26, 2011 3:36 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Squeegeeing alternative?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 32263
Re: Squeegeeing alternative?
Well, a busy week has kept me out of the shop but I'll be giving this technique a go soon using Resin Research epoxy (2000 w/ 2100 slow hardener)
Wish me luck,
Darren
Wish me luck,
Darren
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:43 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Squeegeeing alternative?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 32263
Re: Squeegeeing alternative?
Thanks again Mark! I just laid down my skim coat and it revealed that I have a little touch up work to do before the lam. I should get the glass down in the next 2-3 days and I'll report back. I have to go to West Marine for primer tomorrow and I imagine they'll have the blue towels.
darren
darren
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:55 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Squeegeeing alternative?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 32263
Re: Squeegeeing alternative?
Actually, FGsupply has it for $3.40 yd for small orders, but a penny saved ...
http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product ... gging.html
http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product ... gging.html
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:51 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Squeegeeing alternative?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 32263
Re: Squeegeeing alternative?
Whitworks,
Thank you very much for this tip. I was considering light weight peel ply for my interior lam but after seeing your pics, I'll definitely save some money and use paper towels (peel ply starts at about 4-5 bucks yard if memory serves)
sinc,
darren
Thank you very much for this tip. I was considering light weight peel ply for my interior lam but after seeing your pics, I'll definitely save some money and use paper towels (peel ply starts at about 4-5 bucks yard if memory serves)
sinc,
darren
- Wed Dec 15, 2004 12:53 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Names????
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9143
- Tue Dec 14, 2004 5:25 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Break Time
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6354
- Mon Dec 13, 2004 6:59 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Ke Kalakupua
- Replies: 52
- Views: 15460
- Sat Dec 04, 2004 11:07 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Preferred sander ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4141
While not one of the noted possible choices, I have really enjoyed my DeWalt variable speed R/O and would certainly reccomend it to others. I've also had good experiences with every Porter Cable product that I've tried and until that changes, I'll not hesitate to buy their products by name alone. Se...