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by ckebsww
Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: brass screws for hanging seats
Replies: 12
Views: 6112

Re: brass screws for hanging seats

They do sell threaded rod in longer lengths....
by ckebsww
Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: brass screws for hanging seats
Replies: 12
Views: 6112

Re: brass screws for hanging seats

The longest brass screw I could find in McMaster Carr in a 1/4" diameter was 3" https://www.mcmaster.com/92453a554
I used their stainless steel socket heads for mine, but I also did a hidden fastener system up into Helicoils so nothing showed.
by ckebsww
Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
Replies: 175
Views: 725200

Re: 17' 0" Freedom

Hey all, Finally finished my Freedom 17 after 2 1/2 years of work. Hull is red cedar sourced at Menards. Trim and other parts are a mix of Walnut, Ash, Maple, Sassafras, Poplar, and Turpentine wood. Turpentine wood is from Australia and is typically used in the U.S. as flooring. I re-sawed some into...
by ckebsww
Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Canoe Build in Arkansas
Replies: 11
Views: 5777

Re: Canoe Build in Arkansas

Im having a difficult time locating Cedar Lumber in Arkansas, anyone know of a source. I can't wait to get started. I live near St. Louis. If you have a Menards nearby, I was able to get cedar planking in various widths that was 13/16" thick and 10' or 12' long. By picking through their stacks...
by ckebsww
Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: Steam Bending using Poly Bag
Replies: 1
Views: 11540

Steam Bending using Poly Bag

I ran across this video last week and decided to try it out for bending my stems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--iPQIwSEJM Worked like a charm! I was able to steam the stems inside the bag, then bend them around the forms while they continued steaming in the bag. No time limits. No pressure. For ...
by ckebsww
Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Freedom 17' - To Stretch or not to Stretch...
Replies: 3
Views: 12647

Freedom 17' - To Stretch or not to Stretch...

Hello all, A couple of years back, I got Ted Moore's book for Christmas and have been slowly planning my way into my first build. Woodworking is a long time hobby for me, and I decided that I wanted to build a stripper in time to take my son up to the Boundary Waters when he turns 14 (he's 10 now). ...