... Like the others I went with 4mm ply. Found I needed the extra strength for wiring down....
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Aug 10, 2007 5:15 pm
David: Can't answer for the cardboard. I too used Luan. There is something to be said for not having to cut out a second set of mold stations if you should...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Aug 10, 2007 3:40 pm
Dave, I'm in the final stages of completing my ARROW-14 (see photos: "moszczak";). I used the luan (4' x 8' x 5mm, sheet is cheap), rather than cardboard for...
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millhavenguy
Aug 10, 2007 2:24 pm
OK, I've put it off long enough and am getting started on my Arrow 14. Platt says to use heavy cardboard for the moulds (or cheap luan) and I've found some...
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moszczak
Aug 5, 2007 11:08 pm
I don't know about the Dacron fabric...but every "paint store expert" I've ever spoken to recommends removing as much varnish as possible( from wood) before...
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millhavenguy
Aug 5, 2007 8:50 pm
I'm planning to use exterior latex paint on the outside of my Arrow 14 and wonder if I should have to apply the water-based varnish to the outside of the...
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moszczak
Aug 4, 2007 12:13 pm
Paul, I have had very good success using "boiling water" to bend white ash, instead of steam. I started to built a "steam pipe" from PVC, but before starting...
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furtling
Aug 4, 2007 8:00 am
... American white oak might be reasonably easy to steam bend, since it has a slightly different internal structure to european oak - certainly the oak we have...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Aug 4, 2007 1:31 am
Tony: Sounds like you've had an adventure in building so far. I know it's after the fact, but I have a couple of questions. I haven't tried to steam bend ash...
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furtling
Aug 3, 2007 8:25 am
Just saying Hi! Been lurking for a week or so, looking for tips and bodges before going for it. Well it's started and it's not been all plain sailing. I bought...
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Lee Sensenbrenner
ljsense
Jul 30, 2007 6:32 pm
thanks! Very helpful. Peter <peterj@...> wrote: I've used a water based finish on my first Snowshoe14 and am about to use the same on my...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Jul 29, 2007 9:10 pm
Um, I should clarify that the pics are in the photos section of this group. Thanks Paul T ... ...
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Peter
aolsmile42
Jul 29, 2007 11:43 am
I've used a water based finish on my first Snowshoe14 and am about to use the same on my second. Here in Australia I use a product called Aquacote, distributed...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Jul 29, 2007 12:44 am
My boat is getting closer. Slowly, but getting there. These are the latest pics. Sincerely: Paul T...
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nrh8255
Jul 27, 2007 6:34 pm
... I just checked the Geodesic Airlolite Boats website again and he does mention using a waterborne varnish. In the instructions that came with my kit he...
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nrh8255
Jul 27, 2007 6:18 pm
... I've been considering finishes for the heat shrink Dacron material myself. I am a woodworker and I have worked with a lot of different finishes including...
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jephryh
Jul 27, 2007 2:31 am
Does anyone have suggestions on where to obtain or order waterborne varnish to finish the Dacron?...
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bikerguygadg...
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Jul 23, 2007 11:01 am
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Jul 19, 2007 8:04 am
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Jul 9, 2007 11:23 pm
Bill, I assume by "nested" you are speaking of one canoe stacked, inside the other, for possible storage or possible vehicle transport? Else, why would you...
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Bill Crews
hophar98
Jul 9, 2007 8:09 pm
Has anyone attempted to build a geo.frame and NEST it? If so I would really like to have some feedback on this.I am thinking of a 14', ( nested 8' and 6') ...
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motorrider0042
Jul 1, 2007 9:08 am
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Peter
aolsmile42
Jun 18, 2007 7:23 am
I've got plans to build a Blivit13 in Hobart, Tasmania some time soon. Has anyone done so recently? I'm particularly interested in rigging it with a jib as per...
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Peter
aolsmile42
Jun 15, 2007 8:03 pm
I'm the man if you want someone interested in doing this. I've been a small boat sailor all my life and recently got into Platt's Airolite canoes. Have built...
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johncl2@...
jhn_longwell
Jun 9, 2007 10:59 pm
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jm_silverman
Jun 9, 2007 9:57 pm
I was thinking the same thing. Since I live in Minnesota and make it to the BWCA at least once a year, putting a Airolite to the test would be great. Only...
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leeblackglass
Jun 9, 2007 4:05 am
Has anyone ever used an Airolite boat on the boundry waters? I am thinking of building the Robroy and would like to know if any one has used an Airolite for...
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karenpassion0277
karenpassion...
Jun 3, 2007 12:40 am
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
May 31, 2007 1:21 am
That's a very cool idea! I probably won't miss flailing around trying to get the hot wood bent into shape in one feld swoop a bit! Thank you Paul T ... ...
