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- Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:05 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
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Hi Guys (Gals), I had my first experience with the glass / epoxy process. Using the EAST system epoxy. I had a couple of friends come over to help - it was not too bad, but would not suggest to try this by yourself - especially the first time!!! Went well... no blush (and it was very humid, but comf...
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:00 pm
- Forum: Choosing a Design
- Topic: New guy, same old question...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7122
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:16 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7606
I like the pool noodle idea... it's cheap :laughing I think that is the best thing that I've heard so far ..... I am hoping that the spokeshave will work on the very bottom (below the waterline).. but 60 - 80 grit on a pool noodle would work well above that I think... I'll update more pics once the ...
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:56 pm
- Forum: Choosing a Design
- Topic: New guy, same old question...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7122
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:36 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7606
Glasses.. I need to take mine OFF to see the screen! :shocked So it IS ok to use for a season with one coat and see how it goes..if covering the football area with a secons coat I probably need to be roughen with a coarse sanding in that area I assume??..... am I understanding you correctly? I had o...
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:14 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7606
Hi Glen, The avatar are 3 of my spokeshaves in my woodworking tool chest drawer.....if you can't make it out, maybe I need to change it! Progressing well... lots of work - and dust! Having a friend help me with the glassing this wekend. Question...should I put two layers of glass on the football? or...
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:40 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7606
Updated Pics of Huron Cruiser
I've updated my build page with latest pics of Huron Cruiser... one more sanding and ready for glass!
Just wetted hull to raise grain...
http://home.cogeco.ca/~hotrods/Canoebuild/
Davesbuild
Just wetted hull to raise grain...
http://home.cogeco.ca/~hotrods/Canoebuild/
Davesbuild
- Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:13 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Do I need a keel?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1127
Do I need a keel?
Hi All, Just about to glass the outside of my 16'-2" Huron Cruiser. I am considering if I need a keel or not. Is there any need for the keel other than protection of the bottom. From what I see in the design, it seems as though the HC doesn't really need one for maintaining a steady course. Any...
- Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:05 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: MAS Epoxy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6464
- Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:36 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7606
Thanks Glen - the damp rag / cloth sounds good....I'll try it. The white cedar was cut at a historic water-powered saw mill and air dried only... Not really into kayaks, but have paddled a canoe since I was very young (about 6-years old), now in my mid 40's. When I started this venture (planning mon...
- Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:55 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7606
Thanks Glen. Didn't think of that actually... I did use the heat gun and spray bottle to bend the stems - after a short pre-soak in the bathtub... No need to wet the strips though? I will give it a try when things get a little tougher.. I am really amazed at how quickly things start to take shape. I...
- Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:28 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7606
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:23 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7606
New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Hello All. As suggested, I understand that new build pics are welcomed! First-time builder - long-time paddler - I am building a Huron Cruiser, stretched to 16'2", northern white cedar hull and cherry trimmings. Just began the build after lots of reading and preparation work. Here are a few pic...
- Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:21 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Strip replacement technique
- Replies: 9
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- Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:43 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Aspen plywood for station molds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2895
Hey Dave, Using Ash for the outer and white cedar for the inner stems. The rest of the trimmings will be cherry. I recently purchased about 70+ B.F. of cherry.. so I have enough to trim afew canoes.. I did consider using the cherry for the outer stems, but changed my mind at the last minute.??? From...