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by Snowman
Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:37 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Ever tried the Glubot?
Replies: 22
Views: 15905

OK, since you have only received 14 responses... :rolling eyes I also took note of Glen's marvellous idea to use a hair dye applicator with regular yellow carpenter’s glue. I use an 8 oz bottle which allows me to apply numerous strips fom one fill, but still allows for reasonable access (without bei...
by Snowman
Sat Oct 15, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: End pour
Replies: 4
Views: 1970

Noted, thanks. :smile
by Snowman
Sat Oct 15, 2005 10:06 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: End pour
Replies: 4
Views: 1970

Glen, Nice "stair job." If you use the Bear Mtn/TM inner/outer stem approach, do you do the end pour for "strength" or to seal any exposed wood that did not get sealed with epoxy during the interior glassing? I would think that with this construction method, end pours would not b...
by Snowman
Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:17 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: US Composites epoxy question
Replies: 6
Views: 2501

I am copying from a reply that I did under Tony Reinolds' "This Sucks!" post: I have used the US Composites on my Endeavour. Since it is my first boat, I have nothing to compare it with, but I will give you my comments, nonetheless. Overall, I was very happy with the products. I used 6 oz ...
by Snowman
Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:48 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: This sucks !
Replies: 8
Views: 3626

I have used the US Composites on my Endeavour. Since it is my first boat, I have nothing to compare it with, but I will give you my comments, nonetheless. Overall, I was very happy with the products. I used 6 oz e-glass and their medium hardener. The cloth came rolled on a bolt - in good condition. ...
by Snowman
Sun May 08, 2005 10:02 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Who is building?
Replies: 33
Views: 15527

I am still working on my Endeavour 17 that I started a while before Christmas. I am back from travel now and hope to fibreglass the outside of the hull this week. :smile
by Snowman
Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Dry-Bent Laminated Stem Springback?
Replies: 2
Views: 1448

Dry-Bent Laminated Stem Springback

I have only used the dry heat gun method. It worked extremely well, with only a minor hint of a problem in the tightest radius on the inner stem (at the stern on an Endeavour), using 1/4" cedar. Some of the outer fibers showed slight signs of failure, but not significant enough to abort the lam...
by Snowman
Fri Apr 08, 2005 5:57 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Ready for varnish!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1845

Wow! I am envious! :applause I await the day that I reach a successful milestone as you have. I too would like to thank all of the contributors to this BB. I have posted so few times, but I am a daily lurker! I have learned nearly as much from this forum as I have from the answer books (Canoecraft &...