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- Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:34 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: lofting, half or full station?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2823
I think Glen pretty much said it - there is a risk either way. - go what you feel comfortable with. If you were doing a symmetrical hull (I know you are not, but read on...), there is a huge advantage in doing a half station pattern and shaping a pattern on MDF. Take one piece of MDF large enough fo...
- Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:10 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Lofting
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2940
- Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:07 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: About ready for epoxy and fiberglass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1916
Greg, I have not updated it recently, but here is the link to my photos, which has several albums for various tasks (and other family stuff): http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jgheebner@sbcglobal.net/my_photos My goodness, I see that it is quite out of date... Maybe I can update it this week. BTW, my pr...
- Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:15 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: About ready for epoxy and fiberglass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1916
Greg,
Another option for a cheaper source is US Composites. I have used their products and have been very happy with the results. Czech it out at http://www.shopmaninc.com/products.html
Snowman
Another option for a cheaper source is US Composites. I have used their products and have been very happy with the results. Czech it out at http://www.shopmaninc.com/products.html
Snowman
- Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:56 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Northwest Cruiser
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7612
Tim, Welcome to the fold! I have to agree that this forum is super. There are lots of folks out there with heaps of experience - and they are willing to help out when required. I have never built the 17' Northwest Cruiser, and I have not even read much about it. Sorry, I can't help you there. WRT yo...
- Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:15 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 1/8 inch strips for the stems
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3250
Jeff, I tried posting a response yesterday. I had it all written out and when I went to preview it, something happened and I lost it all. I was so frustrated, that I did not bother writing it again. Now that the frustration period is over, I will give you abridged version of what I wanted to say... ...
- Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:53 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Share your perspective?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 80290
Interesting questions and even more interesting responses by all! Each person has their personal goals, mountains to climb, and personal satisfactions. Why have you built your own boat? I have always been connected with outdoor actvities, even though not always connected to water activities. Over th...
- Sat Apr 01, 2006 11:21 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Wood glue / epoxy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3866
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:49 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: about sprayskirts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1247
- Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:02 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Wood glue / epoxy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3866
Roscoe, I sort of pondered the same thing when I was at the stage you are currently at. My experience has been that it is almost more of a case of the job being done and and ease of application which dictates what I use. I found that yellow carpenters glue was great for laminating the inner stems. I...
- Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:42 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: Non-Bear Mountain Designs
- Replies: 218
- Views: 319183
Glen, Looking good. I guess we know what you are doing while you wait for the snow to melt. WRT the mushroon stations - I have yet to do a canoe, but I had always wondered why I could not use my risers from my kayak set-up. I guess you have just confirmed that there should be no reason not to. How a...
- Tue Mar 28, 2006 11:06 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: Non-Bear Mountain Designs
- Replies: 218
- Views: 319183
Glen, It is only kindling if it is destined for the fire! I know that you will not have any problems! BTW, I played a bit with Ross' new release of KF (when it was in Beta). He also does fantastic work! I only wish I had more time to dedicate to the fun projects - I might give it a try for a canoe a...
- Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:18 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: Non-Bear Mountain Designs
- Replies: 218
- Views: 319183
Glen, Why does this not surprise me??? Your creativity and boat building knowledge have no end?! I though of going down a similar path (using KF) to come up with my own F16 type design back when we had the Freedom dialogue. Who knows, I may still get to go there... Good luck, happy building, and kee...
- Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:29 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Sailing Canoe
- Replies: 38
- Views: 27537
- Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:36 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Sailing Canoe
- Replies: 38
- Views: 27537
Steve (and Glen), Thanks for sharing your expertise on the F15/F16/F16 paddle/sail discussion that is happening here. It is much appreciated! I like the way you have phrased your comments - very useful. It is also nice that you have had the opportunity to try your design on a sail rigged Freedom 17 ...