Search found 20 matches
- Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:06 am
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: Glassing softwood paddle - 6 oz or 2 oz cloth?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10022
- Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:13 am
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: Glassing softwood paddle - 6 oz or 2 oz cloth?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10022
- Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:22 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Water Based Wood Putty (Filler)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5156
filler
i used the durhams with wood flour and got an excellent match. the durhams is really light but the wood flour is really dark, like varnished end grain. i mix the wood flour with water first, like a thick paste then slowly add this to the durhams. when wet out with epoxy, the match is almost invisabl...
- Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:29 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: To Scupper or not to Scupper
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10596
- Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:17 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: Non-Bear Mountain Designs
- Replies: 218
- Views: 319513
wee lassie project
this is the link to my current wee lassie project. it is supposed to be a minimalist canoe but i went the other way. absolutly no metal is being used in the boat. all the hardware is hand carved wood. mostly cherry. the fore and aft hatches are actualy kayak hatches and were built per one ocean kaya...
- Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:16 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Increasing Capacity?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3119
- Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:14 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Increasing Capacity?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3119
- Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:24 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Increasing Capacity?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3119
- Fri Apr 14, 2006 7:45 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Machining Strips
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2963
climb cutting
a friend of mine tried this and launched a 12' strip over 250 feet! it is dangerous. two reasons i know of for tearing out chunks are dull bits (i sharpen the bits even when new with a diamond hone) and feeding so fast that the bit can't keep up. it's easy to feed the strips too fast, one right afte...
- Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:25 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Share your perspective?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 80363
why?
ok, maybe this isn't in order but here goes..... about why? i needed a new way to expand my art work. not sure how it came about . maybe a saw something, maybe i had a thought????. seemed like a fun thing to do. what method? everybodys!!! ted has been a great help in all ways. also one ocean kayaks,...
- Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:39 pm
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: In Gilpatrick's book
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22009
bullit proof paddle tips....
epoxy, saw dust, silica and chopped fiberglass mixed to a peanut butter like goo. used a dremel saw bit in the d tool and carved a 1'8 x 1/4" slit across the tip of the blade. 1/8 wide, 1/4 deep. used aluminum foil for a mould. coated the slit with plain mixed epoxy till it stayed shiney. then ...
- Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:44 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Finishing tip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7221
runs
best thing i have used so far to remove a run is 600 wet sandpaper wrapped around a paint stick or other smooth, flat object. a light touch will work wonders. levels the run without damaging surrounding finish.........bear
- Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:04 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Air Bubbles!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2634
air bubble fix
had the same problem on the inside so i did the following. took a really small drill, about 1/32" in s dremel tool and carefully drilled just through the glass. used a magic marker to mark the bit at about 1/16th inch deep. drilled hole and used thin super glue from hobby shop to fill. can not ...
- Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:00 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Should I add a Keel?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1264
- Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:58 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: canoe coating
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1806