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- Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:13 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Varnish - I still can't get it right
- Replies: 12
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Jeff, I do it like Glen with a cheap, throwaway foam brush. I thin the varnish(Epiphanes) then brush it on and spread it around. Then I tip it with another dry foam brush to level it and remove any runs or bubbles, then walk away. Sand between coats with 220 or a scotchbrite pad and do it a couple m...
- Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:28 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: cutting molds and sheer line
- Replies: 3
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Eric, Depending on wether you build with staples, or stapleless, you might want to leave some material below(actually above) your sheerline. If you go without staples, it is much easier to fill in those areas at the bow and stern if you have that extra material for your clamps and jigs. I cut my mol...
- Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:37 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Fairing a Prospector
- Replies: 14
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- Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:53 am
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: 15' 0" Hiawatha
- Replies: 89
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- Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:53 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Dust
- Replies: 1
- Views: 910
Mark, The varnish process will reflect(no pun intended) how much care you put in your boat. It can make or break the whole package. I urge you to be as clean as possible. Vacuum, wipe with a damp rag, wipe again with some lacquer thinner, then varnish with strained varnish and a new brush or roller....
- Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:17 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Cutting Foam Roller Covers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3594
- Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:46 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Floating fabric on the wetout coat
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10185
- Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:33 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: ProPrep blade sharpening
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1782
- Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:01 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Varnish- Mix or Not mix?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2497
- Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:19 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Windsor Plywood WRC prices
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9764
Jerrett, You will only be wasting the extra length if you intend to build with full lenght strips. For full length, you will need 17' strips until you get to the top(when upside down) of the stem, then shorter strips will do, so you might want to buy some shorter wood as well to help prevent waste. ...
- Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:10 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Wood Choices
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1035
Todd, Welcome! The beauty of a strip boat is that you can use pretty much what you want as the final hull will be encased in fiberglass and epoxy for strength and protection. The choice of wood makes for interesting color, and can have an effect on the weight of the canoe, but any clear wood should ...
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:41 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Dust free varnishing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2367
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:37 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Where can I post Pics
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9982
- Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:07 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Glassing schedule....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1773
- Sun Feb 26, 2006 1:53 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Glassing schedule....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1773
FP, I would go ahead and start the outside. You will be busy enough for a few days with this. The inside can wait until you get back. If your boat is like mine, it will take a while to get the inside ready for glassing, but as long as your work environment is dry, it will not hurt to leave the insid...