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- Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:32 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Hadn't heard from Dawne lately.....
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- Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:25 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Hadn't heard from Dawne lately.....
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Hi Dawne I'd try a magic marker, when it dries just brush a coat of epoxy over it. BUT ! TRY THIS ON A TEST STRIP ! To see if the epoxy will erod the ink !!! Good Luck !! Jim PS. Tell Hubby to make the door removable ! Building canoes is like riding a bike ! Once you learn how, you don't quit ! Nice...
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:15 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Hadn't heard from Dawne lately.....
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Hi John Here in Iowa when we license a home built boat, over 13ft. We are issued a Coast Guard required serial # that needs to be permanently marked usually near the stern in 1/4in letters. It's best to do this before glassing, but a builder must do what they can. I know some omit this. Flotation is...
- Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:46 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Hadn't heard from Dawne lately.....
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- Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:12 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: freedom solo 16'2" pictures by jimbo
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- Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:30 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Hardwood for gunwales
- Replies: 12
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Hi Dawne Stick with Ash, and scarf. Ash is better suited than maple because of the flex issue. Red Oak is poris[spell] and will split unless sealed very well. As for a supplier Ash should be available in Neb. Look for a local sawmill. Or do what I did. I took a nite woodworking class at school. Thro...
- Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:31 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Gluing a strip canoe with a "wood welder"
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- Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:23 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Seat lacing materials
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Try <www.snowshoe.com> I believe that's the web address. They're out of Minnesota. I've used their 1/2in nylon for years. It will out last your canoe ! Don't stretch it tight as when you saturate it with varnsh, it will shrink a little and harden.
Good Luck
Jim
Good Luck
Jim
- Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:17 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: fiberglass
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- Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:05 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: fiberglass
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Hi Dawn At the very least put a stick across the shearline. I always leave the middle form in, supported by a ratchet strap to hold the hull against the form. Sand each half til you get to the center, then remove the center form and finish sanding. This is to keep the hull true to shape ! The warmer...
- Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:10 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: fiberglass
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- Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:05 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: fiberglass
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- Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:56 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: staple holes
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- Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:32 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Current Forum Statistics- please read!
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- Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:51 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: fiberglass
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You're welcome ! I know glassing is the scariest part of putting a canoe together ! If you can find someone close that has built one, it's a great comfort if they could help ! When I order supplies, I order a doz foam rollers this is usually enough for one hull. More tips. Order two gallons of resin...