Hi ryanseo, Â This all sounds quite a pain! Â If the strongback is out, it doesn't matter, so long as it is strong and doesn't move. As you say, you just...
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ryanseo
Sep 24, 2012 6:11 am
I just completed a strong back but it's not straight. Apparently pine boards werent flat nor straight. I guess I will use levels and strings to align...
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ryanseo
Sep 22, 2012 1:29 pm
Hi everyone. I am new to this group. I am so glad that I found this group. I am learning so much. I just bought a snowshoes 14 plan and starting the project....
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Terry
ccbeach65
Sep 4, 2012 1:06 pm
PS. In case you missed it, if you view the flickr photos one-by-one (not as a slide show), you'll see captions that explain a lot of the details. -Terry...
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Terry
ccbeach65
Sep 4, 2012 12:51 pm
Thanks Rick, For the lashing of the ribs I used artificial sinew. It's a wax covered string that's commonly used by modern-day Greenland-style kayak builders....
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Terry
ccbeach65
Sep 4, 2012 12:39 pm
Hi Larry, I purchased mine from George Dyson who supplies fabric specifically for boatbuilders (he's a noted author and boatbuilder himself). He doesn't have a...
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bassman4940
Sep 4, 2012 12:10 pm
Hi Terry, That is truly a work of art! Excellent job and attention to detail, and I especially like the way you tied the ribs, as it really gives it another...
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Beau & Chris Schless
bschless
Sep 4, 2012 7:08 am
Buy your fabric at a normal cloth store. It is called suiting fabric. Sent from Beau's Ipad...
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Peter
pjacobs55
Sep 4, 2012 3:19 am
... and one more question: Where can one purchase 8oz heat shrink polyester? Thanks! Peter....
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Phil Peck
fhil500
Sep 3, 2012 6:42 pm
Nice, very Nice. You have inspired me to start back on my snowshoe. But I am going to throw out the cardboard jig and use the sinew also. thanks Phil ... ...
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Terry
ccbeach65
Sep 3, 2012 5:15 pm
Hi Larry, Thanks for the kind words (thanks to others who have replied also). Regarding your questions: 1. I believe Dacron is just Dupont's trade name for...
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Lawrence H Pinto
larrymrh
Sep 3, 2012 4:02 pm
Dear Terry, The boat is gorgeous! Congratulations on a wonderful job! I'd like to ask two quick questions: 1. Is the 8 oz polyester about as 'tough' as the...
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Peter
pjacobs55
Sep 3, 2012 3:15 pm
Terry, What a beautiful job. Great pictures, and the lashings look really good too. Makes me want to build another SOF boat. My Black Fly is in it's third...
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Aaron Wood
a_wood_...
Sep 3, 2012 1:13 pm
Very cool Terry! Reminds me of my Arrow although I painted mine. Beautiful finishing, especially around the decks. Cheers, Aaron Sent from my BlackBerry ... ...
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PatBig
pbigand
Sep 3, 2012 7:40 am
Hello everybody, I just joined the group. I have built two Sweat Peas mkII, specifically for fly fishing on difficult to reach lakes in Oregon arounf Portland,...
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Steve Bergeron
s_m_bergeron
Sep 3, 2012 1:34 am
Very nice! I am jealous. Steve On Sep 2, 2012, at 1:17 PM, "Terry" <terryreed@...> wrote: Hi All, Just completed a 14 foot "Arrow" using a couple...
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Terry
ccbeach65
Sep 2, 2012 8:17 pm
Hi All, Just completed a 14 foot "Arrow" using a couple different building techniques. I mostly used Mr. Monfort's ideas but, wanting a more traditional boat,...
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boothbayboater
Aug 28, 2012 10:15 pm
A couple of years ago I bought a Classic 12 kit. I had planned to start on it this year. Instead I found one already made nearby off Craigslist. Which saved...
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Steve
asloth2
Aug 25, 2012 11:34 pm
I sold this Snowshoe 14 last week in Morro Bay, CA. to a very satisfied buyer. Now to get ready for another SoF build. I'll be at the WBF in Pt. Townsend WA....
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Steve
asloth2
Jul 30, 2012 8:57 pm
Hi Otto, Yes the Snowshoe is still for sale. I"ve send you an email w/ more info. Hope to talk w/ you soon. Steve C....
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Otto
otto_william...
Jul 30, 2012 4:46 pm
Hi Steve, Did you sell your boat? If it's still available, I would likely be interested. I live in Berkeley. Cheers, Otto...
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tkw954
Jul 30, 2012 3:55 pm
Thanks. I tried sanding and it did work to get the surface smooth without any obvious damage to the fibers, but there was enough pigment in the sealant and...
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Aaron Wood
a_wood_...
Jul 29, 2012 4:49 pm
Hi Travis, I sanded my boat between coats. I was just gentle and very careful of the chines. I would think you'll at least be able to sand them partly out with...
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tkw954
Jul 29, 2012 3:52 pm
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...
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Steve
asloth2
Jul 20, 2012 4:16 am
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...
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Aaron Wood
a_wood_...
Jul 20, 2012 2:52 am
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:...
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Steve
asloth2
Jul 20, 2012 12:51 am
After taking a lot of the suggestions offered here, I've repaired, refinished, and reskinned an older SnowShoe 14 and its posted here: ...
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Samantha Roberts
samanthaerob...
Jul 17, 2012 12:42 pm
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...
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Steve Hazel
stevehazel...
Jul 17, 2012 11:38 am
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...
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Samantha Roberts
samanthaerob...
Jul 17, 2012 3:03 am
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...
