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- Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:29 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 1" Finishing Nails vs Staples
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4668
No Nails
Bill, this subject has been discussed here at length and each builder has his/her own method and reason for building a canoe in the first place. Some like to get on the water fast and others enjoy the journey getting to the lake. Here's a few pictures of my stapleless journey: http://s12.photobucket...
- Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:02 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 1" Finishing Nails vs Staples
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4668
Nails
Bill, have you cut and mounted your molds yet?
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- Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:40 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Gunwale prep
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3844
Gunwales
Hello Mack. I believe what you are refering to is the method to build a scuppered inwale by fitting blocks of wood to a "base" strip. John Michne has a fine page explaining this: http://michneboat.com/Gunwales.htm The process of "primeing" the blocks is to ensure that the joint i...
- Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:54 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Gluing the Gunwales
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2710
Gunwales
Rudy, here's a few pictures that might help.
Epoxy is pretty slippery and it takes some creative clamping to hold the inwale/outwale in place without screws. This is especially true near the stem ends.
Ed...
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/ ... /?start=80
Epoxy is pretty slippery and it takes some creative clamping to hold the inwale/outwale in place without screws. This is especially true near the stem ends.
Ed...
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/ ... /?start=80
- Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:25 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Strongback Cutting Diagram
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2832
Strongback
John, by now you're probably already under way with your strongback. It's convenient to have the strongback about 2 feet shorter than the hull (1 foot on each end) to allow some working room under the shear line at the stems. It's nice to have the extra room when drawing down excess epoxy in laying ...
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:02 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 3/4" MDF for mold stations?
- Replies: 11
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Clamping
Lee, fairing is simple. You're right in that the fairing progresses as you go further towards the stem area. Use a strip and bend it around the molds from zero to the stem mold to gauge what is needed to remove. Use a wood rasp, sanding block, ROS, etc. First take a magic marker and run it along the...
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:29 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 3/4" MDF for mold stations?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3732
Clamping
Lee, I cut the clamping grooves on my router table using a 1/4" spiral cutter and working against the fence. If you don't have a router table, you could attach a wood block to the router face and use that for a guide. If the groove is a little "wavey" it won't hurt. Glen mentioned the...
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:20 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 3/4" MDF for mold stations?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3732
Clamping
Lee, I have been using 1/2" MDF for my molds with good success. http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/ealger/Clamping/ I route the clamping groove 1/4" wide, 1/4" deep and 5/8" from the reference edge. Remove one of plastic protectors on the spring clamp to fit into the groove. ...
- Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:49 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: hmm, when to sand? Kinda lost here.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3416
scraping
Dan, the crescent blade is great for scraping the inside of the hull. When you turn the hull over, you'll find glue and some epoxy that has dripped through any cracks. The glue and the epoxy will take the edge off the blade fast. It will be necessary to find the sharpening method that works for you....
- Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:36 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: hmm, when to sand? Kinda lost here.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3416
Glassing etc.
Dan, your experience is why we build at least 3 canoes! :smile My experience with added bias strips is as Glen has stated. No matter how hard I try, the edges on bias strips need some attention. Some have said that a layer of plastic film layed over the fresh epoxy will produce a smooth transition. ...
- Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:51 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Wood grain of Planking Strips
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5392
Scrapers
Sluggo, the scraper mentioned is a great tool on flat work. The cutting edge requires a lot of attention to get the edge rolled over properly. The edge wouldn't last long if used to clean up glue and epoxy drips. My tool of choice for starting the cleanup of the hull outside is the ProProp (pro mode...
- Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:26 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Table Saw Safety
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8944
Table Saw Safety
With all the comments about table saw usage, I thought this might be appropriate. It's a must read at least once a year: Ed... Two Dozen Table Saw Safety Tips From: Woodcraft Page 1 of 2 Table saw safety is extremely important to woodworkers because most woodworkers who use power tools use table saw...
- Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:15 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7423
Strip milling
Will, good to see you starting a new adventure! Glen mentioned the 5/16" radius cutters available from MLCS. These cutters produce a shallow-er cove and produce a less fragile edge as Glen mentioned. If the strips are milled to .275" rather thatn .250", the cove depth can be adjusted ...
- Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:08 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Gunwales
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2227
Gunwale screws
Geir, you will find some pictures of my Ranger here: http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/ealger/Ranger15/?start=100 It sounds like you glued on the inwales and outwales just using clamps and no screws. If you did, you accomplished a great feat. From my perspective, if you are worried about the ou...
- Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:50 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Varnish/Urethane and Thinning
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1936
Varnish
I've used several varnishes for different projects with mixed success when it comes to runs and drips. However, on my canoes I've only used HMG varnish with their recommended thinner adding 10%. I've never had problems with HMG running or sagging. I apply with 3" foam brushes. Also HMG K type i...