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by Patricks Dad
Thu May 21, 2020 9:16 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Ranger Progress
Replies: 15
Views: 9268

Re: Ranger Progress

Jim, If I understand your process correctly (one full strip with pieces glued to it), the accent will be visible only on the outside, is that correct? I assume you start with a thinner strip? Or did you mean that you start with one full 'normal' strip and glue the accent pieces for the next strip to...
by Patricks Dad
Tue May 19, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Ranger Progress
Replies: 15
Views: 9268

Re: Ranger Progress

Good progress indeed. It's not about how fast your but how much you enjoy the build. Take your time. As for tape, I use that tin (3/4" wide) packing tape with the threads in it. It's incredibly strong and you can put plenty of tension in it to hold a strip to the previous one. Your build is loo...
by Patricks Dad
Wed May 06, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Bookmatching the bottom of the Redbird.
Replies: 21
Views: 8987

Re: Bookmatching the bottom of the Redbird.

The outer stem should be 3/8" wide (port to starboard) at the keel end of the stem. It will be 3/4" thick initially and will sit into the mortise you cut which is just deep enough to reach the inner stem. Once it's all glued in place, you will shape the outer stem so it is fair with the re...
by Patricks Dad
Tue May 05, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Bookmatching the bottom of the Redbird.
Replies: 21
Views: 8987

Re: Bookmatching the bottom of the Redbird.

Your description is correct. Use thickened epoxy to glue your outer stem in place. But first apply a layer of unthickened (but catalyzed) epoxy to the joining surfaces, let it soak in a bit and then wipe off excess before proceeding with the thickened epoxy. Note that the inner side of the outer ste...
by Patricks Dad
Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: First build; Ranger 15!
Replies: 35
Views: 26122

Re: How far to sand first fiberglass epoxy coat?

If you grab the address of the individual picture e.g., https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/L6Q57okeDhTZ5RtcZbGW8YMos-3XsI2Zfas2pYVu0xofBgRv2bPnw0s5Wva9p7eyK64Tdnud_fddzIGztnQig67faZgof89mX21-SiyuPByolwQOg2jG-F3ktMMZCJGnR2XEZzSdKNqjllZWPncs5MIhWSJKMxiSRHsOzZ60fTExncDfj5uLk83uePutiB-S06c6QNU6sPRFUjIUr9...
by Patricks Dad
Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: First build; Ranger 15!
Replies: 35
Views: 26122

Re: How far to sand first fiberglass epoxy coat?

none of your pics are visible.
by Patricks Dad
Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: First build; Ranger 15!
Replies: 35
Views: 26122

Re: How far to sand first fiberglass epoxy coat?

Looking at your picture, I think I'd stop there and go with the next coats.
by Patricks Dad
Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Strip size
Replies: 20
Views: 11713

Re: Strip size

From their website: The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum (WCHM) has announced that due to the ongoing pandemic it is cancelling its 2020 Canoe & Wooden Boat Show originally scheduled for May 23, and all the associated activities at the museum held in conjunction with Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day....
by Patricks Dad
Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Strip size
Replies: 20
Views: 11713

Re: Strip size

I've been to the Spooner canoe museum several times. It really is well done. And I agree that shop there is awesome! I displayed a couple of my canoes there at the late May event in 2018 (I think). Really enjoyed visiting with people there.
by Patricks Dad
Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Sanding varnish
Replies: 10
Views: 6252

Re: Sanding varnish

I had the first canoe I built clearcoated. It looks awesome. scratches just as easily as anything else and isn't easily "touched-up" as varnish but your approach of periodically clearcoating makes the touch-up problem moot. As for posting a picture. Look at the series of icons above your w...
by Patricks Dad
Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Stripping the Redbird
Replies: 31
Views: 17053

Re: Stripping the Redbird

Looks great!
by Patricks Dad
Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Inwale screws
Replies: 6
Views: 3713

Re: Inwale screws

I would not use galvanized screws. Silicon bronze are common. Drilled and countersunk to avoid high torque situations. I however have never screwed my gunwales in place. I apply them with thickened epoxy only. If you have plans on removing your gunwales, screws is the way to go but if you don't inte...
by Patricks Dad
Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Carving the Redbird Stem
Replies: 3
Views: 2798

Re: Carving the Redbird Stem

I suggest you carve a section at a time and start at the sheerline (rather than the end you have started on. Carve enough of the stem to allow you to apply the first few strips. Carve a bit ahead of your stripping process. This way you will be more confident that you have the bevel just right. A tri...
by Patricks Dad
Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:06 am
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
Replies: 175
Views: 723760

Re: 17' 0" Freedom

It will definitely get up North this summer. Debating routes now. Thinking either a Quetico Ely to Atikoken and back trip (160 miles) or Ely to Grand Portage (120 miles) along the US/CA border (it's that 8 mile Grand Portage that drove me as I built this boat). Today is opening day for BWCAW permits!
by Patricks Dad
Tue Jan 21, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Redbird Mold.
Replies: 20
Views: 10992

Re: Redbird Mold.

I recommend you determine which mold(s) is(are) incorrect and fix it(them) only, rather than make adjustments to multiple stations to correct the problem.