Does anyone have any ideas about how to fix runs in polyurethane skin sealant? This was the second coat of an oil-modified water based polyurethane finish. I...
Well, my wife says that if I sold it as a very large lampshade for a Macmansion, I'd get lots more. I'll stick w/ selling it as a canoe. Thanks for your...
Very cool Steve! Although I must say, I thimk whoever gets that boat for $350 is getting quite an awesome deal! Cheers, Aaron Sent from my BlackBerry ... From:...
Thanks, Steve. Apparently the electrons just needed a shove to get them started in my direction. ;-) I received this post via the group, and see that I...
Samantha, Your test worked fine. I receive updates on the group every now and then that are very interesting on other people's build projects. I will forward...
Just testing... I joined the group about 3 weeks back but have not received any of the messages that have been posted since then. Tonight I looked at the...
Wow! That is one fine presentation. I can't wait to see the finish. Great job Travis! Thanks, Richard Bertram ________________________________ From: tkw954...
I've posted pictures and descriptions of my Classic 14 build at http://blog.nutaksas.com/2012/07/geodesic-airolite-classic-14-part-1.html Comments welcome! ...
I built mine with cardboard sides and it is now 1.5 years old. It has been under a car port style cover in the UK. I have plumb bobs as a secondary check on...
I used 2 pieces of pine and cardboard for my strongback and 2 thicknesses of cardboard for the molds. Worked fine, except when you start bending the stringers...
Not sure if you are making the strong back out of wood or cardboard? I personally used a box beam made of glued up plywood for the strong back, and made the...
There are those who have successfully built with the cardboard strongback and I hope that they will relay their experience. I however was concerned about humid...
There's something to be said about the soaking method you describe. When I build my next boat, I'll try it. Thanks. Richard ________________________________ ...
It is not difficult to build a steamer, the results are excellent. As long as the ribs are hot and moist they bend easily, and if they cool off before they are...
On my classic, I needed to go back and adjust a number of ribs, and found that home depot sells a collapsible blue pump discharge tubing that is thin enough...
I totally agree with Martyn, on these methods, and just go slowly and keep your thumbs together as you start to bend. I gave up on the gloves right away...
Hey I like that idea! Sure is easier than the foam box method. That's what I love about this site, so many people with innovative ideas willing to share...
Hi Gord, Thanks for the informative description of your method of bending. It sounds very sensible. I was wondering what temperature the wood needs to be...
I've built 2 Classic 10's and after experimenting with steaming ribs, ended up with a technique that might be helpful. I used a teapot to make steam and foam...
Hi Chelsea. I've built 3 of these boats, and have experimented with steaming and soaking, using several available at the local Home Depot woods. Simply soaking...
Hi Chelsea, I'd like to add something small to Martyn's suggestions. My wife and I discovered when bending oak and two kinds of cedar for the ribs of our 16 ft...
Chelsea, I started to write something from the perspective of an old wood craftsman....but Martyn has said it all and better than I could. I don't know...
Hi Chelsea, Â I have experimented with this, and it really depends on the sort of wood you have. If it is standard kiln-dried stuff (the sort you get in...
Greetings Wilfred, IMHOÂ Your first question... I found it necessary to pre-bend the ribs by steaming them, slight bending while still hot and supple, working...
Transported this Whitehall from vt to mission Texas on top of my Saturn vue being towed behind my motor coach. 2400 miles. You should not have a problem ....
