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- Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:46 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Raptor Staples
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7871
Re: Raptor Staples
Take what I have to say with a BIG grain of Salt, I went staple-less, and am quite happy with the results. There are a few areas where I had the Dickens of a time getting the strips to comply with my wishes, but I am married with two kids, so I am kind of used to that. :sad I will say that once I sm...
- Mon Aug 11, 2014 12:18 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Minor Freedom 17'9" update
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40743
Re: Minor Freedom 17'9" update
Yup, definitely needed to tip the surface with a brush. It picked up a lot of dust somehow, but that is a MUCH easier issue to deal with than the drips and voids.
Cheers,
Chris
Cheers,
Chris
- Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:33 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Lined up after Shower
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2903
Re: Lined up after Shower
looking Beautiful!!!!!!
Chris
Chris
- Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:12 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Minor Freedom 17'9" update
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40743
Re: Minor Freedom 17'9" update
Recoated the sanded 3rd coat yesterday, MUCH better results, I can deal with the odd bubble and dust particle. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Qf6UXDCWeBU/U-jJph0HEgI/AAAAAAAAH5M/N7ATqAYZEhI/s800/2014-08-10_15-12-15_5.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2wjyNLv8wtU/U-jJmiUUwAI/AAAAAAAAH48/y4Ix...
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:17 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Poor 3rd Coat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2241
Re: Poor 3rd Coat
Thinking about a full 4th coat using rollers, anything I need to know?
Chris
Chris
- Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:09 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Poor 3rd Coat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2241
Re: Poor 3rd Coat
Here are some quick photos from this morning.. Missed spots; https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_VcfHo_FjIY/U-IZRZ2_4rI/AAAAAAAAH4Y/1zxQUeDNVTs/s800/2014-08-06_06-34-09_431.jpg drips and visible weave; https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AFTUGt7Vv3s/U-IZRVjZilI/AAAAAAAAH4U/35is2vgD6hk/s800/2014-08-06...
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:24 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Poor 3rd Coat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2241
Re: Poor 3rd Coat
Unfortunately, no photos of the patches yet, still recovering from the all nighter. :sleepy The patches are in some areas just missed 3rd coat sections and other areas are where the impression of the weave is still noticable on the surface of the epoxy. I was brushing and squeegieing. I am less conc...
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:27 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Poor 3rd Coat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2241
Poor 3rd Coat
Looking very patchy.
Going to scrape the runs, then sand the whole surface.
Do I patch the bad spots, or recoat the whole canoe?
Chris
Going to scrape the runs, then sand the whole surface.
Do I patch the bad spots, or recoat the whole canoe?
Chris
- Mon Aug 04, 2014 5:19 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Minor Freedom 17'9" update
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40743
Re: Minor Freedom 17'9" update
Glassed the beast last night, 12 hours start to finish. :sleepy https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PHSOZCniL7A/U-IZPiB5WeI/AAAAAAAAH4A/IEhSZKLT6z8/s800/2014-08-04_10-23-32_101.jpg Not too happy with the end result, but I know from reading the forums, that it is salvageable. :crying Some pretty serio...
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:26 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Getting Ready to Glass - Keel Questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1605
Re: Getting Ready to Glass - Keel Questions
The are whatever was supplied with my keel from BMB... so I would assume the proper type.
Thanks again for the help.
Chris
Thanks again for the help.
Chris
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:16 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Getting Ready to Glass - Keel Questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1605
Re: Getting Ready to Glass - Keel Questions
Thanks Rod, The keel will taper on top of the outer stems, I was curious as to how to make the brass stem band flow onto the keel. I should probably end it at the end of the 16" taper (if possible). Should I wax the brass screws if I intend to keep them? In case I need to replace the keel at so...
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:15 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Getting Ready to Glass - Keel Questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1605
Getting Ready to Glass - Keel Questions
I received my keel and notice that the supplied instructions are very different from those in Canoecraft. As opposed to shaping the keel to a 3/8" taper, the supplied instructions state to keep the keel at 1", and round off the corners. Another difference shows that the keel is installed a...
- Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:39 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Minor Freedom 17'9" update
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40743
Re: Minor Freedom 17'9" update
Good Morning everyone!!! A full weekend of filling gaps with thickened epoxy and sanding with 80 grit ROS, and we have.... https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Cht5Xm9l3Mc/U8-sKQLw3NI/AAAAAAAAH3s/uo4zo7CjOPI/s800/2014-07-22_22-46-34_117.jpg There is still some residual epoxy on the strips, but I am ho...
- Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:02 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Shaping inner stems...Michne stick question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2002
Re: Shaping inner stems...Michne stick question
technically 3, I started tracing the forms and buying the wood after my youngest was born.... He's 3 and a half. I NEED to finish this this year.
Chris
Chris
- Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:28 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Shaping inner stems...Michne stick question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2002
Re: Shaping inner stems...Michne stick question
My forms warped HORRIBLY, I wish I had gone with MDF instead of 1/2" ply.
I corrected the issue with crossbracing EVERY form, one reason I am still on this project after 2 years...
Chris
I corrected the issue with crossbracing EVERY form, one reason I am still on this project after 2 years...
Chris