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by Rob from Hamilton
Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:12 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: One more Redbird
Replies: 18
Views: 6351

Hi Tom, I'll let you know when it's done. Kyle is trying to build this one all by himself, and I'm only helping him when he needs it. I've only helped him with a few strips (some easy ones) and the fibreglassing, and he'll probably need help with gunnels, and seat placement. He's getting pretty good...
by Rob from Hamilton
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:37 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: One more Redbird
Replies: 18
Views: 6351

Another Redbird

Hi Tom, We were amazed how nice your boat looked a few months ago when we visited, and it looks fantastic now! I'm glad it's finally in the water! When we saw the pictures here, we recognized Killarney right away. We're just scraping and sanding the inside of our new 'Bird. We never got the strips c...
by Rob from Hamilton
Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:22 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: cleaning dust from hull
Replies: 5
Views: 1874

Wiping down before epoxy

Best way is to blow it off with compressed air. Once you apply a moist cloth, it'll raise the grain a bit, and some guys will want to sand that off again anyway. Best way is compressed air. Second best is damp cloth. Why would anyone waste a Swiffer?
by Rob from Hamilton
Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:13 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Mounting brass stem bands
Replies: 4
Views: 1931

Mounting Brass Stem Bands

On my first Redbird I mounted 3/8" cove backed brass stem bands. I used a bedding compound (no silicone) and countersunk stainless steel screws with oval heads. I guess I could have used brass screws, but I couldn't find them with oval heads. If you take your time, and centerpunch before drilli...
by Rob from Hamilton
Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:52 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cutting strips
Replies: 21
Views: 7564

consistency of strips

Hi Ed, That's a good question. I'm on my fourth boat. My first boat I bought my strips pre-cut from Carlisle Canoes. The strips were great. No planing necessary. My second boat, my brother in law cut them, and he did a really good job, but they were only 8 feet long. They were really consistent, but...
by Rob from Hamilton
Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:25 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cutting strips
Replies: 21
Views: 7564

Planing strips

Bryan,
If I was going to plane them, I'd only bother doing the inside surface of the strip. I enjoy going over the boat with a spokeshave, and then we'll be sanding anyway.
Rob from Hamilton
by Rob from Hamilton
Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:45 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cutting strips
Replies: 21
Views: 7564

Cutting strips in Hamilton

Hi JNewman, That's funny because the first guy I contacted to cut the strips was a patternmaking shop. They tried but after one cut, gave up. I guess they just didn't have the room they needed, and they were nervous about giving me the consistency I was looking for. I'm still interested though. If y...
by Rob from Hamilton
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:21 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cutting strips
Replies: 21
Views: 7564

Cutting Strips

Hi Guys, Sorry to disappoint, but I just wasn't able to use the skill saw method. I had already set up my forms, and levelled my stronback, and didn't want to have to do that all over again, and I had no other place to try it. Plus, as I mentioned before, my saw isn't in the best shape. I hardly use...
by Rob from Hamilton
Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cutting strips
Replies: 21
Views: 7564

Good Ideas, as Usual

Hi Guys,
This will be our fourth canoe, but these little problems seem to still pop up.
I like that circular saw method. It might be a good reason to go out and buy a new one! I'm so used to using my power mitre saw, I hardly use my circular saw anymore.
Thanks for the ideas guys!
Rob
by Rob from Hamilton
Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:02 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cutting strips
Replies: 21
Views: 7564

Cutting strips

Okay, I'm sitting here with my strongback up and my stations in place, all ready to start stripping. I've got 20' long clear cedar planks but I can't find anyone to rip them for me. Does anyone out there have any ideas? I would prefer someone in Hamilton (Ontario) or surrounding area, but I am willi...
by Rob from Hamilton
Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Who won the strips???
Replies: 18
Views: 6018

strip winner question about your comment

Hi Patrick's Dad,
I'm pretty sure I didn't win, but what did you mean by "the first letter was correct"?
Rob from Hamilton :thinking
by Rob from Hamilton
Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:24 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Who won the strips???
Replies: 18
Views: 6018

strips

Just wondering who won the strips.
Was it me?
by Rob from Hamilton
Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:14 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Car topping 2 canoes????????????
Replies: 6
Views: 2560

Oops! Forgot something!

I just forgot to mention that I also make sure there is a strap on the front too. I sometimes use one on the back, but rarely. Never had an incident in 25 years. Use good straps!
by Rob from Hamilton
Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Car topping 2 canoes????????????
Replies: 6
Views: 2560

Car topping two canoes

I car top two canoes all the time. I load my 17' Redbird on first, as normal, and strap it on. Then I load the smaller one on top of it, bottom up as normal, with padding front and rear ends, and in the middle to keep it steady. I put the normal ties around this and then to the rack, pretty well lik...
by Rob from Hamilton
Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:48 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Attaching the inwales
Replies: 10
Views: 3123

Attaching inwales

Hi Mike, I had mine clamped into place, dry fit. Then I would release only a section maybe six feet long at a time, obviously starting from one end. As I would apply thickened epoxy I would clamp them up again, but a little looser - tight enough to hold but loose enough so as not to squeeze too much...