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- Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:20 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Redbird finished
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4554
Re: Redbird finished
Congratulations! I am on my third Redbird (for my third son). Have you or are you considering a brass stem band? I think it is a very practical and nice looking finishing touch.
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:43 am
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Steam Bending Stems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18849
Re: Steam Bending Stems
I'll have to check out a Freedom. Is that a "new" design since 2002?
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:58 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Steam Bending Stems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18849
Re: Steam Bending Stems
This sounds even simpler than my way... Does this mean I will have to build a FOURTH Redbird?
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:24 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Steam Bending Stems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18849
Steam Bending Stems
I just finished steam bending the stems for my third Redbird. I developed a new technique and I told my helper (my wife) that if the rest of the project goes as much easier as this did, the third time will indeed be the charm. I started out as “Canoecraft” suggests by deciding in what order and orie...
- Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:10 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: varnishing in the scuppers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4128
Re: varnishing in the scuppers
I used Q-tips but it took several and they were continuously coming apart. Pipe cleaners definitely sound like a better idea. It seems to me this is 99% done for protection and maybe 1% for appearance. Not much anyone can see there but protection is the key.
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:18 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Seagrass seats
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6442
Re: Seagrass seats
Looks very nice but is it waterproof? I'd worry that if it got wet on a trip, it might stay wet for a while.
- Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:04 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Clear Cedar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8050
Re: Clear Cedar
I keep saying how understanding my wife has been about this canoe building. When I set up shop, the first thing I bought was a good 10" Rigid (brand) table saw. This forum or John Michne or someone put me onto the Freud Diablo Saw blades. I use a 7 1/4" 40 tooth "Finish/Plywood" ...
- Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:05 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Clear Cedar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8050
Re: Clear Cedar
Yes I do bead and cove. I'm sure I will be able to get strips from more that 1/2 of each of the boads I bought.
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:32 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Shop Lighting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3554
Re: Shop Lighting
I will for sure. Will call first. You are also welcome here (of course) as are any other builders or potential builders. Curious about the 1/2.. One half done or did you wife convince you to make a knick knack shelf??
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:24 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Clear Cedar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8050
Re: Clear Cedar
Thanks, Jim! Great tip. Went to Menards this morning and got 7 1x6x10 foot Cedar boards. None are completely clear but I will be able to get lots of strips out of them. Hopefully will be enough with what I already have but if not, I will check them out again. Less money and also saves a 5 or 6 hour ...
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:50 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Shop Lighting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3554
Re: Shop Lighting
Did you really mean # TWENTY?? That is truly awesome! My in-laws live in Badger and we also have family in Okoboji so we are in or near Humboldt several times a year. Can I worm an invite to stop and see you some day?
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:33 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Shop Lighting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3554
Shop Lighting
Not sure if I have made this post before or not. If I did it was at least few years back so probably no harm in posting it again. I built my first Redbird in my basement. I got to the point where I was ready to install the seats and the thwarts and wanted to be able to hoist it on my shoulders and b...
Re: My health
We all hope for the very best outcome for you, whatever that turns out to be. Obviously, at least at this time, there is no clear cut answer. This makes all the "problems" we run up against building strippers seem trivial.
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:29 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Clear Cedar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8050
Clear Cedar
I will be doing some Google searches but can anyone recommend a good source for clear cedar in the Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois area? My source in Iowa City went out of business. I bookmatch and scarf the joints so 8 to 12 foot lengths work fine for me.
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:52 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Back at it after a Four year break....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1206
Back at it after a Four year break....
Yes, I'm afraid you read that right. I am back to building my second Redbird for my second son. I was a huge fan of and user of the old Bear Mountain Forum back in 2003. I only looked at and used this "new" one looked after by Glen Smith a few times. As I have just told Glen, I had a few q...