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- Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:00 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Inlays
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MrKim, that is really cool! What did you use to cut or groove the deck? I did an overlay for my kayak, just a small maple leaf. Since it is small, the overlay is not an issue imo. http://shmish.smugmug.com/photos/475643401_KHEDG-S.jpg Here is a link to some really nice and fancy overlay: http://dash...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: filling small gaps between outwale and strips
- Replies: 4
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Thanks Randy. Lately in similar situations I have tried to avoid smoothing out. I find that it helps push or bleed the epoxy under the tape. It is very easy to scrape (or sand) the unsmoothed epoxy after it has hardened. Often times the epoxy needs to be smoothed or coaxed into the gap though. cheers
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:11 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: filling small gaps between outwale and strips
- Replies: 4
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filling small gaps between outwale and strips
I have several small gaps between my outwale and strips. They are maybe 1mm wide, with a few that are 2-3mm. The gaps don't go all the way through, it's just the top 3 or 4mm I'm guessing. I can't decide whether to try and fill them with straight epoxy or thickened epoxy. Either will work okay, I th...
- Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:27 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Q about tying off caning on seats
- Replies: 13
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- Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:35 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Q about tying off caning on seats
- Replies: 13
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- Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:48 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Q about tying off caning on seats
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5325
Thanks Tim, no complaints from me. I just hope it doesn't unravel :) Any ideas on where or how to get or make softwood pegs? All I can think of is to put a piece of wrc in my drill and have a friend hold the button while I run a rasp on the wood to taper the peg. I can't imagine it would make the be...
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:44 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Q about tying off caning on seats
- Replies: 13
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Here is one of my seats with the caning finished, other than replacing the corner pegs with pegs made of a softwood. http://shmish.smugmug.com/photos/610776817_3ZxVf-M.jpg The flash photo makes the varnished wood look all washed out, but in reality the cherry frame is quite nice (if I may say so mys...
- Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:31 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Q about tying off caning on seats
- Replies: 13
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Q about tying off caning on seats
Hi, I'm putting the binding cane on my seats and I find that it is difficult to get the canoe to have a nice tight setting knot on these last pieces. Since some of the end holes already have two knots on them, the third knot from the binding sits over top and floats a bit. Pulling tight doesn't seat...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:15 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Freedom 15 (modified to 16) build / 1st paddle /
- Replies: 6
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- Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:21 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: tools for caning seats?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2332
tools for caning seats?
I'm about to leave for a camping trip and I thought I'd bring a seat frame with me along with cane so I can lounge around the campsite drinking beer and work on my canoe all at the same time. I have the cane, scissors/snips, pegs, seat frame, and Gilpatrick's book. I thought I could also bring a pai...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:53 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: what grit sanding for seat frames?
- Replies: 1
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what grit sanding for seat frames?
How fine a grit should I use for finishing my cherry seat frames prior to varnish/urethane? Right now they are at 80 grit. Can I go to 180? Or 120 then 220?
Is there a preferred tool for final sanding? I put my belt sander to great use initially, I think the ROS leaves some swirly marks.
thanks
Is there a preferred tool for final sanding? I put my belt sander to great use initially, I think the ROS leaves some swirly marks.
thanks
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:47 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: decks on asymmetrical hulls
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- Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:19 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: decks on asymmetrical hulls
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decks on asymmetrical hulls
For asymmetrical hulls, from what you have seen is better to have decks that are equally long, or equally wide? I'm thinking it would be nicer to keep the length the same, although perhaps it wouldn't matter.
cheers
cheers
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:14 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Looking for Glass
- Replies: 8
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- Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:34 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Looking for Glass
- Replies: 8
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It may not be your cup of tea, but maybe this thread will interest you: http://bearmountainboats.com/phpbb2/vie ... light=1678
You'd have to drive to the border though. Pros: very inexpensive, strong. Cons: honestly I can't think of any but I guess there are some.
You'd have to drive to the border though. Pros: very inexpensive, strong. Cons: honestly I can't think of any but I guess there are some.