I ended up ordering some kiln dried ash for my snowshoe 14. However, today I found this on eBay....
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Roger L
roger_scotty
Sep 26, 2012 11:49 am
Where do you live that you can't buy air-cured hardwood locally? There are several local yards that carry ash here in Colorado....and it is rare to see ash or...
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John Capwell
jccapwell
Sep 26, 2012 12:30 pm
Currently ash is still available but in the near future it will be another species lost due to importation of a foreign pest. The Emerald Ash Borer is...
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tkw954
Oct 7, 2012 2:29 am
Part 2, in which we float the boat: http://blog.nutaksas.com/2012/09/geodesic-airolite-classic-14-part-2.html You'll probably have to wait till spring to see...
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pjacobs55
Oct 7, 2012 4:32 pm
That's a beautiful job, Travis, thanks for sharing. I look forward to hearing how she sails. Peter....
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Ronan
r_o_driscoll
Oct 8, 2012 12:02 am
Nice Work! I can glean a lot just by looking at your photos. Thanks...
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ryanseo
Oct 15, 2012 11:47 pm
A little behind the schedule. Finished strongback and just glued stringers. Hope to finish it by end of October. ...
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bassman4940
Oct 16, 2012 1:18 am
It's starting to take shape, and lookin' good Ryan! Isn't it a cool feeling to know you're building something very few people would attempt? I like your...
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ryanseo
Oct 17, 2012 3:45 am
Thanks. Today I was able to add ribs. A few broke but most went in without too much problems. I didn't use any steamers. I just soaked them in water for 10...
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Richard Bertram
richardbertram
Oct 18, 2012 12:47 am
You're on you way. Just keep taking the next step you'll have a boat. Richard Bertram ________________________________ From: ryanseo <ryanseo@...> To:...
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RC Sailor
lbrannan
Oct 18, 2012 6:56 pm
Well, I just ordered the plans and kit for the 11' Ebenezer. This will be my first boat construction, but I've build plenty of R/C airplanes with similar...
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ccbeach65
Oct 20, 2012 4:41 pm
Welcome aboard! Looking forward to any updates you'd care to share. Your airplane-building experience will be helpful and the Ebenezer is a beautiful design....
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Larry Lough
larry_lough
Nov 19, 2012 3:10 am
Hello, Retired now to Florida from Michigan. Enjoying wood working, for about 40 years now. Built three cedar strip canoes and a couple stitch & glue kayaks...
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larry_lough
Nov 19, 2012 3:24 am
Tried to add photos with message, but only left large gaps between my paragraphs...will try to get this right. My main reason to send a post... -Question... On...
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Caruk, Gord
gord_t3
Nov 19, 2012 4:25 am
Your photos showed up in the email, even though not in the web post. To answer your question, 1 strand is enough for the Snowshoe. You can use the 2 strands as...
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ryanseo
Nov 19, 2012 6:07 am
One strand should be enough. I think it's five strand in one. I used hot glue gun because of the YouTube video. But I think heat n bond should be enough. Hot...
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larry_lough
Nov 19, 2012 3:23 pm
Ryanseo, Watching the Nimrod video is what helped throw me. Will follow your guys advice. Really enjoying the build. Adding the floor boards next, probably...
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bschless@...
bschless
Nov 19, 2012 4:21 pm
I would use the heat and bond. I've had my boat for 4-5 years and the kevlar roving has stayed in place just fine. Beau Schless NOTEbookS Library Automation ...
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Mikey
mikeyq67
Nov 19, 2012 10:42 pm
Larry, Where in FL are you? I'm south of Sarasota and would love to visit and see your project if reasonably close, and convinient for you. Thnx, Mike in SW FL...
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larry_lough
Nov 20, 2012 7:12 am
Mike, I'm located in Port Charlotte area...would enjoy visit and input....
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jm_silverman
Nov 21, 2012 3:56 pm
Just a quick note to wish everyone on the list a happy Thanksgiving. With over 650 members, interest in Platt's work continues to grow worldwide. If you have...
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Carl Andersen
carlandersen97
Nov 21, 2012 4:03 pm
Thanks from Denmark ... -- Med venlig hilsen Carl Andersen Vemmelev Webdesign Tlf: 58 38 20 52 http://vemmelev-webdesign.dk/...
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Joseph
joekleidfla
Nov 26, 2012 11:44 pm
need help with the spacing did 2 strips and was aleways 12" centers, but this boat??? read plans and text 2x but didn't notice/find 'em thanks 4 your help joe...
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chelseawa30
Dec 2, 2012 1:19 am
Hello I am finally getting to work on my canoe (Arrow 14). I put together a strong back with 16 foot 1x6's and cardboard. It is far from straight (check out my...
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Aaron Wood
a_wood_...
Dec 2, 2012 1:27 am
Way to go Chelsea! It shouldn't take you long to get them lined up... Enjoy! My Arrow 14 was fun to build and is a pretty cool boat too :-) Cheers, Aaron Sent...
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larry_lough
Dec 4, 2012 6:13 am
First time I've built this type of craft, and this blog has been a big help. I set the station molds the same way I always used with cedar strip craft. Just...
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ryanseo
Dec 8, 2012 8:16 pm
[Untitled] <<a href=> Project got delayed due to other urgent issues. But I am almost done. 98%. Just need to do the final sanding and put on a final coat of...
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Roger A. Weeks
roger_a_weeks
Dec 8, 2012 9:07 pm
Very pretty - you did a nice job ! By having the lumber company precut the pieces you needed, you learned a new way to build a "kit" boat. The bottom line is...
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chelseawa30
Dec 9, 2012 4:23 am
Hello I feel like I am missing something very obvious but I just cannot figure out how to space my molds. I feel like the information must be in the plans...
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Caruk, Gord
gord_t3
Dec 9, 2012 5:20 am
Hi Chelsea. Which boat are you building? For the canoe plans that I have, the station positions are shown at the top of the side view drawing. Gord From:...
