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by Snowman
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
Replies: 175
Views: 725192

Re: 17' 0" Freedom

Wow, very nice!
by Snowman
Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
Replies: 175
Views: 725192

Re: 17' 0" Freedom

Hi Randy,

This is looking great (again...).

How did you create the carbon sleeve for gunnels?
by Snowman
Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: Kevlar Pearl
Replies: 11
Views: 23018

Re: Kevlar Pearl

Jim,

Very nice!
by Snowman
Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Finished!
Replies: 8
Views: 8414

Re: Finished!

Very nice - well done!
by Snowman
Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:29 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
Replies: 175
Views: 725192

Re: 17' 0" Freedom

Yes, very awesome!
by Snowman
Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Made a Eastern Red Cedar Nomad
Replies: 3
Views: 12799

Re: Made a Eastern Red Cedar Nomad

Wow! Very nice - well done!
by Snowman
Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: New Stands for canoes
Replies: 3
Views: 14390

Re: New Stands for canoes

Thanks Jim. I might try that on a future build...
by Snowman
Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:58 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: New Stands for canoes
Replies: 3
Views: 14390

Re: New Stands for canoes

Jim

Clever stands.

I am curious about using Watco on the gunnels. Have you done this before? How has it turned out and what are the issues? Would you use it for all types of wood?
by Snowman
Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:46 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"
Replies: 97
Views: 296892

Re: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"

Brian,

Thanks for sharing. She turned out beautifully!

The extra info and and advice is also appreciated. I also agree with your stated targets for weights (on canoes...).
by Snowman
Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:40 am
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
Replies: 175
Views: 725192

Re: 17' 0" Freedom

Hi Randy,

It is looking great!
by Snowman
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
Replies: 175
Views: 725192

Re: 17' 0" Freedom

Hi Randy,

Do you have any details you could share for your side project? It sounds interesting.

Your main project looks awesome!
by Snowman
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:12 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
Replies: 175
Views: 725192

Re: 17' 0" Freedom

Beautiful!
by Snowman
Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cove side up ... or down?
Replies: 14
Views: 16823

Re: Cove side up ... or down?

Yes, this does part get interesting. I was successful at pre-gluing the last 2-4 pieces (depending on how thick the last strip is) in the form of the football (but not gluing them to the football or centre line) and then gluing them into the football/centre line once the lay-up had dried/cured.
by Snowman
Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cove side up ... or down?
Replies: 14
Views: 16823

Re: Cove side up ... or down?

Hi Graham, Although I don't have buckets of experience, I have built with both cove up and cove down and I prefer cove down. I found it easier to clamp at each station, without having to worry about damaging the cove edges (as mentioned in Ted's video (linked by Jake). I also employed the method des...
by Snowman
Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: Canoe Seat Designed to Fit Your Bottom
Replies: 11
Views: 27992

Re: Canoe Seat Designed to Fit Your Bottom

Awesome seat (Brian and Jim)!