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by viking
Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:26 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Resolute Finished July 28 2007
Replies: 9
Views: 2437

Lookin good Denis. :applause
by viking
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 ...
by viking
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
by viking
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...
by viking
Sat May 19, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Fibreglassing In Toronto Area
Replies: 1
Views: 1015

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
by viking
Sat May 19, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: 16' Bob's special - progress!
Replies: 28
Views: 9120

Kerry, You asked a question about the discooration of the wood around the area where gaps were filled. What did you find out. Thanks Mike. Almost forgot boat looks beauty.
by viking
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...
by viking
Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:44 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Stretching A Bob
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Thanks. Would a been too simple to look there. I'm afraid I might be jumping too quickly into this decision to go 16'. Are there any concerns. For practical use a 16' is more suitable to me. But it has been about building a canoe not practicality. Thanks again Mike
by viking
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. ...