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- Fri Sep 29, 2017 5:29 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: What's This ? is it amine blush?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12561
Re: What's This ? is it amine blush?
Hi Folks Thank you for your replies.I was scraping and sanding the insides today and I have come to the conclusion it is definately the two applications of resin where i have sanded off a bit of the last one.It is nearly two weeks since I applied it and in think it may still be,a little soft in plac...
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:24 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: What's This ? is it amine blush?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12561
Re: What's This ? is it amine blush?
Hi Jim and Brian Thank you for your replies. Resin is from uk epoxy.I have used it a lot and had this happen before.I think I remember it disapppearing when I varnish but I have also had varnish drying problems in the past and that may have been on the boats that had this effect. I know it would mak...
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:40 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: What's This ? is it amine blush?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12561
What's This ? is it amine blush?
Hello folks I ahve made a few canoes now and sometimes have this when I reach sanding stage after glassing.My resin has been left 2 weeks and I have scraped and sanded it and I have left it alone whilst fitting gunwales. As you can see in the picture there is an area that looks to me like perhaps th...
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:40 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Fairing the inner hull.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30047
Re: Fairing the inner hull.
I like cabinet scrapers (made from an ordinary piece of mild steel) for this part of the build. I have filed a selection of them to varying curves for the different areas of the hull and am starting to build up a nice collection of useful shapes. http://i.imgur.com/Jb4MdNVl.jpg?1 Once you have them ...
- Mon May 15, 2017 9:58 am
- Forum: Choosing a Design
- Topic: Canoecraft Offset Revisions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18846
Re: Canoecraft Offset Revisions
Thanks Brian
Its a good explanation I will pass the link on to Roger.
Many Thanks
Alick
Its a good explanation I will pass the link on to Roger.
Many Thanks
Alick
- Sat May 06, 2017 3:00 pm
- Forum: Choosing a Design
- Topic: Canoecraft Offset Revisions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18846
Re: Canoecraft Offset Revisions
Hello Folks It is seven years since I made my moulds and I have been using them to make canoes with no need to draw up fresh plans. Recently I made some strips for a customer to make his own boat and he is in the process of drawing up his moulds.He came to see me for some more strips on Friday and a...
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 1:07 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Attaching inner stem to stem mold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6400
Re: Attaching inner stem to stem mold
Hi Rusty I use one screw at the bottom end( top when on the jig) of the stem where it hits the station.Screwing through the station into the end of the stem.I don't use a screw that is any bigger than a no 6 by 1 1/ 4" to avoid splitting the stem.At the other end I clamp the stem on and also ad...
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:04 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Jims latest canoes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10429
Re: Jims latest canoes
Great collection of boats Jim.
Are the carbon fibre ones difficult/expensive to make?
Cheers
Alick
Are the carbon fibre ones difficult/expensive to make?
Cheers
Alick
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:49 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Renovation of a 100+ year old Canoe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6188
Re: Renovation of a 100+ year old Canoe
Hi Wysedav
Thank you I went ahead with teak cleaner today which revealed she might be a Thomas Gordon instead of a Strickland as I think I found the word Gordon under the importers plate.
If only these old canoes could talk I bet they would have interesting tales to tell :-)
Cheers
Alick
Thank you I went ahead with teak cleaner today which revealed she might be a Thomas Gordon instead of a Strickland as I think I found the word Gordon under the importers plate.
If only these old canoes could talk I bet they would have interesting tales to tell :-)
Cheers
Alick
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:20 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Renovation of a 100+ year old Canoe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6188
Renovation of a 100+ year old Canoe
Hi Folks My latest project is a little different but it still brings up the occasional question that some here may be able to help me with. I am restoring a 100 + year old Canoe (Probably a Strickland according to Dick Persson of the WCHA.) http://i.imgur.com/ci34dnql.jpg I have begun to strip the o...
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:41 pm
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: Has anyone made a canoe sailing rig?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 181968
Has anyone made a canoe sailing rig?
Hello Folks I have started making some parts for a sailing rig and just wondered if anyone else has done this what design they used and how they got on particularly with sailing which is an unknown area to me. :thinking I am working from Todd Bradshaws excellent book "Canoe Rig the Essence and ...
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:18 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Dry Time for Epifanes varnish?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8205
Re: Dry Time for Epifanes varnish?
Hi Rob I know you are not having drying problems as such but whilst talking to a friend of mine who is keen on restoring old wooden Canoes he mentioned that it helps to turn the boat over to dry the varnish on the inside because the solvents sink and collect making it take longer. I haven't heard th...
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:11 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Just want to confirm the order of things
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5392
Re: Just want to confirm the order of things
Hi Bob
Sounds Like a Kayak build and I have only done one as most of my builds have been open boats.
I think you have the order right apart from one thing.If you are going to varnish the inside of the hull I would do this before assembling the two halves.
Cheers
Alick
Sounds Like a Kayak build and I have only done one as most of my builds have been open boats.
I think you have the order right apart from one thing.If you are going to varnish the inside of the hull I would do this before assembling the two halves.
Cheers
Alick
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:39 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Spindle moulder or router...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7781
Re: Spindle moulder or router...
Yes I am here :wink and here is a bit of clarification on the spindle moulder versus router issue. I have had both for years (as a furniture maker) and of the two prefer my spindle for making planking. 1. it is quicker 2.it has a power feed attachment. I can use the faster of two feed speeds when ma...
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:30 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Building Two at a time
- Replies: 4
- Views: 17444
Re: Building Two at a time
Thank Jim
Hopefully they will get me some more orders!
Merry Christmas!
Alick
Hopefully they will get me some more orders!
Merry Christmas!
Alick