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by Snowman
Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Raptor Staples
Replies: 9
Views: 7318

Re: Raptor Staples

Since the comments have drifted away from the Raptor Staple question, here is my experience on staples... I went with staples on my first boat and found that like Kermit, I was lacking authority (on the strips too). I ended up switching half way through the build (at the turn of the bilge - the stri...
by Snowman
Sun Jun 15, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: First Time Build
Replies: 7
Views: 3641

Re: First Time Build

You have received excellent advice by all of the fellow builders, so I won't attempt to repeat any of it. One comment I will add is that (as Brian said), there are some very distinct steps that you need to do, I found that on my first build I overthought each step, wanting to make sure that I was do...
by Snowman
Sun Jun 15, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Endeavor 17 Kayak Seat
Replies: 3
Views: 12049

Re: Endeavor 17 Kayak Seat

I use the Surf to Summit kayak seat pad. They have 3 to chose from: https://www.surftosummit.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=seat&x=0&y=0 Mine looks like this one: http://www.surftosummit.com/hot-seat-kayak-seat-spicy-p-1683.html?cPath=283_209 I was looking for a minimalist solution ...
by Snowman
Tue May 13, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Epoxy problems
Replies: 10
Views: 4030

Re: Epoxy problems

I agree with Randy for both the probable cause and recommended action. Looking at the pretty pattern, you have a preparation problem that is either something you wiped on or something that was not properly wiped off during the prep - either way it looks like the surface was contaminated - the patter...
by Snowman
Sun Mar 16, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: spraying water based polyurethane
Replies: 5
Views: 17985

Re: spraying water based polyurethane

Rabbit,

Thanks for the details and observations on your experience.


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by Snowman
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Hiking seats for Sailing Canoe
Replies: 7
Views: 7247

Re: Hiking seats for Sailing Canoe

Andrew,

Thanks for the update. The build is coming along nice. Be careful about balancing paddling with building. I have way too many projects partially complete because of the very same thing...

Keep us updated.


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by Snowman
Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Hiking seats for Sailing Canoe
Replies: 7
Views: 7247

Re: Hiking seats for Sailing Canoe

Andrew,

How did your final product turn out? Any pictures and comments on how it sails and paddles?


Snowman
by Snowman
Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: silicon bronze tube?
Replies: 3
Views: 2288

Re: silicon bronze tube?

Rabbit, I used a copper tube for my painter holes. It worked fine, is easy to work with, colour goes well with WRC, and is readily available in multiple diameters (copper water pipe in 1/2" or 3/4"). Although I am only using my craft in fresh water, I did paddle it for about 18 months in s...
by Snowman
Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Water based varnish
Replies: 7
Views: 6611

Re: Water based varnish

John

Thanks for the update.
by Snowman
Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Water based varnish
Replies: 7
Views: 6611

Re: Water based varnish

John, I did not see any post with your results. How did it turn out? How was it to work with? I was looking at picking some up at Noah`s this weekend on our way through, until I saw the price ($66/quart). A bit pricey to start doing experiments with (I thought I would try some on a few paddles that ...
by Snowman
Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: 16' Prospector is finally done.
Replies: 4
Views: 2558

Re: 16' Prospector is finally done.

Congratulations - nice work!
by Snowman
Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: 1st Float !
Replies: 5
Views: 3469

Re: 1st Float !

Nice!
by Snowman
Mon May 13, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Student-built canoe
Replies: 3
Views: 3100

Re: Student-built canoe

Very nice!


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by Snowman
Fri May 03, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cedar strips - flat grain or edge grain
Replies: 12
Views: 13028

Re: Cedar strips - flat grain or edge grain

The answer to your flat/edge grain question is a personal one - both for asthetics and working properties. Personally, I would not use flatgrain strips, nor would I mix flat with edge or quartersawn. Edge/quatersawn will work nice and even (for both sanding and planning). Although soft woods like ce...
by Snowman
Fri May 03, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Wet sanding with a spray bottle
Replies: 3
Views: 3667

Re: Wet sanding with a spray bottle

I like to carry/apply my water during wet sanding applications in a smallish sponge. It allows controlled application (squeeze or wiping) as well as sludge removal by wiping. With a small bucket of water you can easily "refill" the sponge and clean out the removed sludge from the sponge..