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by RonMc1954
Mon May 21, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Champlain 16
Replies: 4
Views: 1864

Hi R Maxwell, looks like a pretty nice boat to me!!! :applause
It sound like it's going to get alot of use, that's great.
Good Job
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by RonMc1954
Sun May 20, 2007 8:43 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: finally a few pics of progress on my Bob's Special
Replies: 3
Views: 1515

Nice looking boat Steve, Can't wait to see her glassed!!
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by RonMc1954
Sat May 19, 2007 8:40 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Last fill coat on deck with coaming---Pics
Replies: 13
Views: 3939

Hi Ed, they are flat edge. I kept bead and cove as much as I could but when cutting the design with a jig saw you end up with a straight edge and the pin strip acts as a good smooth line for the next color.
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by RonMc1954
Sat May 19, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Last fill coat on deck with coaming---Pics
Replies: 13
Views: 3939

Thanks Tijos, them are made from Redwood,spruce and walnut. If you go to this earlier post you can see how I did it or go to my web site listed below and see all kinds of pics.
http://www.bearmountainboats.com/phpbb2 ... sc&start=0

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by RonMc1954
Sat May 19, 2007 8:31 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Last fill coat on deck with coaming---Pics
Replies: 13
Views: 3939

Thanks Mtpocket, I have since joined deck and hull and am working on fiberglassing the seam. Slow work though, I ran out of fiberglass and all I have is some 2" wide fiberglass tape. It's working but it has 1 stiched edge on it so I have to cut it off and it is taking some sanding to blend the ...
by RonMc1954
Fri May 18, 2007 4:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Portable Planer vs. Planer/Jointer
Replies: 4
Views: 6288

I agree with the above. I have both and the jointer is collecting dust!
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by RonMc1954
Fri May 18, 2007 4:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Kayaking
Replies: 4
Views: 5589

Mike that's some good advice Dan has posted. I know I had paddled canoes many times but I was nervous about a kayak. Once I paddled one I found them very stable and a joy to paddle. I have got an 18 foot kayak so I took some lessons from a local outfitter most of it was pretty basic stuff but I did ...
by RonMc1954
Thu May 17, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Building the Pygmy Coho
Replies: 6
Views: 5192

Now that I like!!! So are the deck lines bungee cords? Also do you seal where the straps go through the deck?
It's a really nice look.
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by RonMc1954
Thu May 17, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Building the Pygmy Coho
Replies: 6
Views: 5192

Hey Dan, I was going though your pics and I am trying to figure out how your hatches work. I love the look and how you made those pieces by using a broom stick. I saw the pic with the straps attached but I did not see how they worked together. Do you have another pic with the hatches straped down? S...
by RonMc1954
Thu May 17, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Hello
Replies: 2
Views: 4303

Welcome back Boneli
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by RonMc1954
Tue May 15, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: epoxy question
Replies: 7
Views: 2586

It is still hard to say without knowing what hardener you are using. I will assume it is slow hardener. I the situation you are describing I would recommend trying to get some heat to at least get the temp above 60F. I will say I have done exactly what you what to do but it can lengthen the curing t...
by RonMc1954
Mon May 14, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: epoxy question
Replies: 7
Views: 2586

It kind of depends on the hardener used. If you are using the slow hardener with moderate temps (75F) I would say 10 to 12 hours maybe 18hrs. If this is your first time applying epoxy you are liable to have some runs and sags that you may have to deal with in between coats. I know I had to, I even h...
by RonMc1954
Mon May 14, 2007 10:34 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: epoxy question
Replies: 7
Views: 2586

Hi Steve, Greg is right but if I might add; I also use Raka I bought the pumps to measure the amounts. Mixing to large of a batch can actually cause the epoxy to set quicker before you get a chance to apply it. Something about it being in a small container causing the chemical reaction to speed up. ...
by RonMc1954
Mon May 14, 2007 10:24 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: kayak seat instructions
Replies: 4
Views: 1761

Hi Doug, One Ocean Kayaks has a pretty good description on the prcess. Just go to the kayak builders pages.
http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/Shop.htm#sdex
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by RonMc1954
Fri May 11, 2007 4:13 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Favorite Varnish or Finish
Replies: 10
Views: 6937

Thanks Dan, Tell me more!!! I was thinking of clear coat but one person had a problem with it when his boat was exposed to harsh weather for 2 months.I am really wanting to spray my finish but all I have is a regular automotive spray gun. Which should work but I hear a lot about the newer HVLP spray...