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- Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:51 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Stems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 117
Re: Stems
Great links Steven ! An issue that has been brought to light, is the thickness of stem forms. Those using 3/4" plywood, are finding that it is too hick. By the time they taper the inner stems to " Fare", they are cutting into the 3/4" stem forms. This creates a problem if they Don't tape off the ste...
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:20 am
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Stems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 117
Stems
I don't build with stems, and I see on the internet, Beginners having trouble beveling stems.
I wonder if Bear Mountain could put up a very detailed video for educating Beginners on this process ?
Thickness of stem forms, material selection, and glue reccomendations.
Jim
I wonder if Bear Mountain could put up a very detailed video for educating Beginners on this process ?
Thickness of stem forms, material selection, and glue reccomendations.
Jim
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:45 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: How to lay the fiberglass?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 271
Re: How to lay the fiberglass?
You will !
You are looking Before leap ! That's a good sign !
Jim
You are looking Before leap ! That's a good sign !
Jim
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:51 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: How to lay the fiberglass?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 271
Re: How to lay the fiberglass?
SCRAPE ! Don't sand uncured epoxy ! (allow at least 7 days to cure epoxy before sanding) I Scrape with a carbide scraper, to Feather the joint, the next day, but sooner is quite doable ! Bias strips over the stems, put the widest strip on first ! They to can be feathered within a day easily with a s...
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:28 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: How to lay the fiberglass?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 271
Re: How to lay the fiberglass?
Cruiser is Spot on ! I'd do exactly the same.
We may differ in application tools ! So a suggestion. Many will recommend a Squeege. They are good to have around ! But I'd have a Good Cigar foam roller handy, for wetout, as well as fill coating !
Good luck !
Jim
We may differ in application tools ! So a suggestion. Many will recommend a Squeege. They are good to have around ! But I'd have a Good Cigar foam roller handy, for wetout, as well as fill coating !
Good luck !
Jim
- Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:20 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Need sail made for 20' sailing canoe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 255
Re: Need sail made for 20' sailing canoe
Is your canoe glassed, or are you going to fit canvas to it ?
Nice project !
There is a Youtuber, Cape Falcon Kayaks. He has a very nifty sailing rig for a small Wee Lassie type canoe ! Check it out !
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh3EuB ... F8V_YpNZuw
Jim
Nice project !
There is a Youtuber, Cape Falcon Kayaks. He has a very nifty sailing rig for a small Wee Lassie type canoe ! Check it out !
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh3EuB ... F8V_YpNZuw
Jim
- Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:13 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: NewSpring Clamps for Bead and Cove Stripping
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1843
Re: NewSpring Clamps for Bead and Cove Stripping
I may check into those clamps ! The good thing about my clamps, you only need one hand, the inner tube keeps constant pressure, on the strip, if the clamp should slip slightly, and the plastic tubing is always with the clamp, no bending over to pick it up if I drop it ! There is a Harbor Freight sto...
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Need sail made for 20' sailing canoe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 255
Re: Need sail made for 20' sailing canoe
I'm sure the WCHA has some sail makers, familiar with what you want !
Look for posts from Todd Bradshaw.
http://forums.wcha.org/index.php
Good Luck !
Jim
Look for posts from Todd Bradshaw.
http://forums.wcha.org/index.php
Good Luck !
Jim
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:18 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: 16' 0" Prospector
- Replies: 90
- Views: 94915
Re: 16' 0" Prospector
I love the deck design !!!
A Stemless build also ! Great job !
Jim
A Stemless build also ! Great job !
Jim
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:11 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Hand beveling
- Replies: 9
- Views: 368
Re: Hand beveling
Francis The problem of strip alignment, is the biggest reason, I go with B&C ! Those coves hold the beaded strip where it should be ! A Beveled strip must be carefully clamped, to maintain alignment, A glue joint, in a stressed area (the Bilge) will be your biggest challenge ! That's why they invent...
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:13 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: New Stands for canoes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 842
Re: New Stands for canoes
Hi Snowman I've used Exterior Watco since day one, (early 90's). Later on, I switched to Teak Watco. About $10 a quart. Though I apply it differently than what the can recommends. I like a thicker build up ! The thing about Watco, that makes it superior to a Spar varnish, or a Polyurethane, you can ...
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 1:37 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
- Replies: 106
- Views: 26840
Re: 17' 0" Freedom
Yes ! I agree !
A Flotation chamber will also add structural stability to your stems, not that you need any.
Jim
A Flotation chamber will also add structural stability to your stems, not that you need any.
Jim
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:22 am
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
- Replies: 106
- Views: 26840
Re: 17' 0" Freedom
Yes !
Just another question, are you planning on any additional flotation ?
With the foam layers and foam gunnels, might be enough ?
I'm adding chambers and that will again add weight, but in my build, necessary.
Thanks !
Jim
Just another question, are you planning on any additional flotation ?
With the foam layers and foam gunnels, might be enough ?
I'm adding chambers and that will again add weight, but in my build, necessary.
Thanks !
Jim
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 2:26 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
- Replies: 106
- Views: 26840
Re: 17' 0" Freedom
Thanks Randy !
Another builder, I know from another site, used 1/8" Divynicel. He thought his insert was just over 1 #.
For now I'm content with my wood insert, but will definitely look into foam on my next composite build !
Glad the carbon sleeve worked !
Again Thanks !
Jim
Another builder, I know from another site, used 1/8" Divynicel. He thought his insert was just over 1 #.
For now I'm content with my wood insert, but will definitely look into foam on my next composite build !
Glad the carbon sleeve worked !
Again Thanks !
Jim
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
- Replies: 106
- Views: 26840
Re: 17' 0" Freedom
Hi again Randy ! Did you happen to weigh your foam insert on the bottom of the hull, before epoxying ? I just made a 1/8" cedar insert for a 16' solo. It weighed in at a little over 4#. After epoxying it in, I will scrape and sand, hoping to remove at least 1/4#. http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...