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- Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:43 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Varnish recommendation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12256
Re: Varnish recommendation
What the other guys said... I use Epifanes and nothing else. There might be others out there but the others which I have tried have left me disappointed... You can get Epifanes in in a clear gloss as well as a satin (use for final coat(s) of hull interior). I buy mine from http://www.thechandleryonl...
- Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:27 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Seat position for Endeavour 17
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6174
Re: Seat position for Endeavour 17
mynot You are not alone in your quandry. I have also been down the same road (as have many others - http://www.bearmountainboats.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1221&hilit=endeavour+cockpit ). Kayakcraft is lacking cockpit placement details. You can also find the same question (with the respo...
- Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:16 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Merry Christmas 2011!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5535
Re: Merry Christmas 2011!
Merry Christmas to all fellow builders and future builders, and a special thanks to our forum administrators Glen and Randy!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Snowman
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Snowman
- Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:55 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Lofted the Wee Lassie II
- Replies: 34
- Views: 30117
Re: Lofted the Wee Lassie II
I agree with Glen, you might find the cabinet scraper is what you need. I learned how to use and sharpen cabinet scrapers for doing my hulls and I consider it one of the tools of choice.
Have you got any recent pics of your Wee Lassie II?
Snowman
Have you got any recent pics of your Wee Lassie II?
Snowman
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:23 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday Glenn (Monday is the day)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12585
Re: Happy Birthday Glenn (Monday is the day)
Glen,
Happy (belated) birthday! I hope you were able to enjoy with friends and family.
Snowman
Happy (belated) birthday! I hope you were able to enjoy with friends and family.
Snowman
- Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:51 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Launched Resolute today
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20088
Re: Launched Resolute today
Very nice work - awesome!
Snowman
Snowman
- Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:59 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: inner stem questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1858
Re: inner stem questions
1. I round over the corners which are on the longitudinal axis (left and right of centre line). I also tapered the square end which butts up agains the last station (the square end with the end grain). I have a picture somewhere but I would need to search a bit. I believe Glen Smith has a picture of...
- Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Gunwales
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10404
Re: Gunwales
Bryan,
The build is coming along nicely!
nowman
The build is coming along nicely!
nowman
- Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:03 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: My Paddle Making Websites
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7538
Re: My Paddle Making Websites
Kurt, Nice documentation of the bird's mouth paddle (shafts) that you make. I had started to make a similar construction paddle when I was creatign a hollow mast. I never did finish the paddles as I ended up moving twice since then. My days of moving have now come to an end (for several years) and I...
- Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:47 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Canoe Fiberglassed and Dyed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5276
Re: Canoe Fiberglassed and Dyed
Or how about the "really fast build canoe." I am happliy jealous that you can build it so quickly.
It is looking good. I can't wait to see the finished product!
Snowman
It is looking good. I can't wait to see the finished product!
Snowman
- Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Low angle block plane or Spokeshave
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12052
Re: Low angle block plane or Spokeshave
UniCacher,
I am not an expert, but I had very good results on the hull interior with a straight and slightly arced cabinet scraper. Sharpen them up like the site referenced by wb9tpg and you will be good to go!
Snowman
I am not an expert, but I had very good results on the hull interior with a straight and slightly arced cabinet scraper. Sharpen them up like the site referenced by wb9tpg and you will be good to go!
Snowman
- Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:30 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Temporary Middle Seat...?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1440
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:40 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New canoe
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5293
Re: New canoe
I have used spruce, pine, and even some very dark contrasting WRC strips that I had. If you are after a light colour, do you have any eastern white cedar? I stayed clear of hardwoods for reasons that you have already noted. I have never tried basswood.
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 1:45 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Canoe Build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12799
Re: New Canoe Build
Bryan, You will probably have as many thougth/comments as there are builders out there. I have often considered going with a thinner strip on the wall - I would have likely gone 1/4" with 3/16", but that is because I don't have the experience with the thinner strips. I also remember seeing...
- Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:41 am
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"
- Replies: 97
- Views: 371484
Re: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"
Randy,
Great job on the canoe!
My question is actually about your paddle - is it a commercial paddle or your own custom creation?
Snowman
Great job on the canoe!
My question is actually about your paddle - is it a commercial paddle or your own custom creation?
Snowman