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- Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:26 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Resolute Finished July 28 2007
- Replies: 9
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- Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:19 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Varnish.....again
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1353
Varnish.....again
Been alot of discussion about varnish but.....I also know nothing about it. I plan on using Captains (comes highly recommended from a reliable source :wink ). Two questions. There is several types listed on Petit's website. The ones that have a PDF seem to indicate for use above the waterline. What ...
- Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:38 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Cleaning Hull
- Replies: 1
- Views: 857
Cleaning Hull
What should I use to clean the hull after it has been fibreglassed and sanded? Is it safe to use laquer thinner or should I just use a damp cloth? Thanks Mike
- Mon May 21, 2007 6:42 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 16' Bob's special - progress!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9120
Thanks for the responses and the pictures. I seem to have alot of small gaps between strips particularly coming around the bilge. Is this normal? I milled my own strips and I think it comes from less than perfect milling and therefore fit. I've tried to fill most of them but am now left with smaller...
- Sat May 19, 2007 5:37 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Fibreglassing In Toronto Area
- Replies: 1
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Fibreglassing In Toronto Area
Is there anyone in or around the Toronto area that is ready to Fibreglass a canoe and would like an extra set of hands. I'm almost ready to glass mine but would like to assist/see it done before I attempt my own. Weekends are best. Thanks Mike
- Sat May 19, 2007 5:25 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 16' Bob's special - progress!
- Replies: 28
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- Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:09 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Epoxy Source
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1750
Epoxy Source
Looking for opinions. Almost finished stripping the hull on a 16' Bob. Will be buying fiberglass and epoxy within next couple of weeks. I have absolutely no experience selecting or working with fibreglass epoxy finish. What brand/type would you recommend and where would you recommend purchasing. Pri...
- Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:44 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stretching A Bob
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1386
- Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:16 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stretching A Bob
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1386
Stretching A Bob
I'm all set up to build a 15' Bob Special. Molds are mounted on strong back. Went yesterday to pick-up cedar- Going to mill my own strips. Couldn't get any 16' lengths all they had was 17' lengths. So thats what I bought. Now I'm thinking I should just build it 16' long rather than waste the cedar. ...