Good video, but I would suggest a slight change up.
I like to use unthickened epoxy on the joints first, then thicken the epoxy and apply a light coat, before I assemble the stack.
I think the unthickened epoxy absorbs better, then adding the thickened epoxy provides the gap filling.
Brian
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- Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:31 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stem questions - with pictures!
- Replies: 12
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- Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:19 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stem questions - with pictures!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13233
Re: Stem questions - with pictures!
On the topic, just a few pics and maybe a useful tip. http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b494/Cruiser1959/Solo%20Freedom%2016/DSC03810_zpsm6beqrba.jpg I like to add a few guide blocks when I get ready to steam bend the strips, this makes alignment a bunch easier IMO http://i1288.photobucket.com/alb...
- Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:41 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Stem questions - with pictures!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13233
Re: Stem questions - with pictures!
1) IMO strip thickness is not an issue from a "will it work perspective", however, going thinner means more strips and that means more surfaces to epoxy, more potential for things to slip and slide .... in other words, you just make the job more work and increase the potential for issues. ...
- Tue May 24, 2016 7:55 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Varnishing
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15076
Re: Varnishing
Just back from a trip in Algonquin and met up with a fellow builder. He said he had his friend do a clear coat and it has lasted a long time .... so it is doable and works. Only thing to consider is that (as I understand it) you can't easily "fix" the clear coat , like you can varnish. You...
- Fri May 13, 2016 7:32 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Canoe seat mounting that allows for different tilt positions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8253
Re: Canoe seat mounting that allows for different tilt posit
That's easy Jim, the spacer block orientation isn't consistent.
I have to ponder some, but this just seems more complicated than it needs to be.
Brian
I have to ponder some, but this just seems more complicated than it needs to be.
Brian
- Thu May 12, 2016 9:37 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Canoe seat mounting that allows for different tilt positions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8253
Re: Canoe seat mounting that allows for different tilt posit
Maybe a sketch?
- Wed May 04, 2016 5:40 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Cedar Sourcing in Halifax area.
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Re: Cedar Sourcing in Halifax area.
16 foot is a standard length, even for building centres (think decking), so you shouldn't have much trouble finding lumber at that length.
Now if you want to go longer, that will be a world of hurt.
Brian
Now if you want to go longer, that will be a world of hurt.
Brian
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:01 pm
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: New birdmouth paddle
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- Views: 20598
Re: New birdmouth paddle
Thanks Randy
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:33 am
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: New birdmouth paddle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20598
Re: New birdmouth paddle
Hi Randy,
I have actually done 2 paddles now and came back to look at yours again .... the links are broken again : (
Any chance they could be freshened again?
Thanks
Brian
I have actually done 2 paddles now and came back to look at yours again .... the links are broken again : (
Any chance they could be freshened again?
Thanks
Brian
- Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:50 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: came off the molds
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4746
Re: came off the molds
I like to have a couple people help and although my garage is heated, it is too small to have a couple of people working when it's closed up. I usually take equipment outside (to make access around the canoe easier), do a thorough tidy up of the work space to make sure everything needed for doing ep...
- Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:27 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: came off the molds
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4746
Re: came off the molds
That is a tough question Randy and the answer also depends on how you intend to do the glassing. I like to get the 3 coats done in a day, with no sanding between coats, for that I wouldn't try it below 18C ... as the epoxy setup will be slowed, the cooler it is ... which will extend the time require...
- Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:41 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: came off the molds
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4746
Re: came off the molds
Concur with Jim, shim equally both sides .... so it doesn't move during glassing.
I can't imagine that small amount across 2 stations is going to have any effects that you could see or measure.
Brian
I can't imagine that small amount across 2 stations is going to have any effects that you could see or measure.
Brian
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:21 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: came off the molds
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4746
Re: came off the molds
Is this a symmetrical flex (same both sides)? How much space are we talking? Where on the hull is this (bottom, side)? I would be concerned that once you deviate from the mold shape you are off the design shape. I think I would halt until I knew what the potential impact of the "flex" away...
- Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:56 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: Nokomis
- Replies: 49
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Re: Nokomis
Looks pretty sharp Jim
- Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:28 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: 17' 0" Freedom
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Re: 17' 0" Freedom
Glassing has to wait till spring and the warmer weather, when I can open the garage up. The regime will be 6 oz. inside and out, two extra layers on the bow and stern. I may go ahead and start working on the trim (seats, decks, yoke), there is a long way to go yet. I still have to finalize the desig...