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by Davesbuild
Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

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...
by Davesbuild
Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: New guy, same old question...
Replies: 6
Views: 7120

that's a good choice given the cost of wood these days... I hadn't thought of using a 7.25 blade in my 10" table saw.... I also cut my strips 30/1000 over (0.280" thickness) and ran the bead and cove (0.250")on the comon plane. This gave me a little wiggle room for error.... When I in...
by Davesbuild
Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

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 ...
by Davesbuild
Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: New guy, same old question...
Replies: 6
Views: 7120

Hi Cam, I am in the process of building a 16'-2" Huron Cruiser. I purchased 50 B.F. for my project and I am just about right. I had reasonably good wood and very little waste, so I would guess that 60 B.F. would give you enough for a 17' craft. Keep in mind that for every two 1/4" strips t...
by Davesbuild
Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

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...
by Davesbuild
Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

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...
by Davesbuild
Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

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
by 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...
by Davesbuild
Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: MAS Epoxy
Replies: 13
Views: 6452

The EAST system is actually cheaper than the MAS epoxy (or so I was told today by Noah's)... I bought my epoxy today - EAST system.

Just my two cents...
by Davesbuild
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

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...
by Davesbuild
Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

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...
by Davesbuild
Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

Thanks Rick.

I am adding pics to that page as I move along in the process. I am at the bilge line now and finding the strips getting a little trickier to get to behave.... but so far - so good... all-in-all, havin' a good time seeing it start to take shape.

Thanks again,
Dave
by Davesbuild
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New Build Pics of Huron Cruiser
Replies: 22
Views: 7604

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...
by Davesbuild
Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Strip replacement technique
Replies: 9
Views: 2586

Hi All, I agree. It is near imposs to get epoxy / glue patch to look like the rest of the surrounding area. The glue / epoxy flows into the micro-pours of the wood cell structure and will change the way the wood appears with subsequent finishes because it absorbs at a different rate than the "n...
by Davesbuild
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...