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by Glen Smith
Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:17 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: resolute kayak cockpit size
Replies: 5
Views: 6184

Re: resolute kayak cockpit size

I used to have a bunch of links to websites about rudders and skegs but I no longer have those links. I have installed a home-made skeg in a Resolute and a purchased rudder on another Resolute. It is very difficult to get the rudder perfectly plumb. Unfortunately I don't have detailed photos of eith...
by Glen Smith
Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Kayak sheer clamp
Replies: 2
Views: 1761

Re: Kayak sheer clamp

Cedar is my first choice.
by Glen Smith
Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"
Replies: 97
Views: 297081

Re: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"

Ouch ! Side blows can be fatal. I think your repair schedule is a good one.
by Glen Smith
Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Wooden car body questions
Replies: 4
Views: 4567

Re: Wooden car body questions

I had forgotten about that. Here is a link to some photos of it: http://www.orcaboats.ca/photopost/showp ... mit=recent
by Glen Smith
Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Wooden car body questions
Replies: 4
Views: 4567

Re: Wooden car body questions

Have you seen the works of this gentleman?
http://www.liviodemarchi.com/
by Glen Smith
Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:54 am
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"
Replies: 97
Views: 297081

Re: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"

It looks great !
by Glen Smith
Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Flooring Layout ???
Replies: 5
Views: 15592

Re: Flooring Layout ???

Do a search on Amazon for "David Hazen". He has a book on strip building where he starts by making the "football". It might not be very useful though as there really aren't many instructions concerning that part of the build.
by Glen Smith
Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Flooring Layout ???
Replies: 5
Views: 15592

Re: Flooring Layout ???

Well, that is probably good advice. I followed Ted Moore's methods on my first few boats before I started "experimenting".
by Glen Smith
Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Flooring Layout ???
Replies: 5
Views: 15592

Re: Flooring Layout ???

If I correctly understand, it is easy to achieve what you want. Strip the sides up until the stems are almost covered. Then you place one strip on either side of the hull bottom centerline, bevelled to fit well together and glued to the inner stems. Then you fill in by adding strips parallel to the ...
by Glen Smith
Sun Sep 08, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Prospector Build, 2009
Replies: 4
Views: 3054

Re: Prospector Build, 2009

The canoe looks great. Bravo for helping the kids.
by Glen Smith
Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: a question of clearance
Replies: 3
Views: 2671

Re: a question of clearance

Yes, leave a clearance of 1/16" to 1/8" at each end.
by Glen Smith
Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Hull weight of #20
Replies: 9
Views: 5606

Re: Hull weight of #20

Jim Dodd wrote: How do you thin your varnish? Do you measure out what you think you'll need for a coat, and then thin it ? Jim
That is how I do it.
by Glen Smith
Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Hull weight of #20
Replies: 9
Views: 5606

Re: Hull weight of #20

Epifanes high gloss is my favourite. I thin it about 10% so it applies without causing drag on the brush but not so thin it runs. I use the Epifanes brushing thinner. I apply it with a 3" foam brush and I use Ted's brushing technique.
by Glen Smith
Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Time?
Replies: 6
Views: 3184

Re: Time?

If you work on the canoe full time, stripping the hull can take from 2 to 6 days only.
by Glen Smith
Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: bilge transition problems
Replies: 1
Views: 5918

Re: bilge transition problems

Use a hot-air gun to heat a portion of the strip where it needs torsion. When the strip is warm enough you should be able to twist it. Twist it a bit more than needed and keep the torsion pressure on it as it cools. You can pre-shape the strips this way so they are easier to install.