I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about our trip, because it was impromptu. we had to be in Philippines for Tour.. The program was...
Greetings I've checked through the older posts of this group and couldn't find an answer to this question. Does anyone know if the ballistic nylon that ...
No pictures of the old jig I'm afraid, today I use a Makita compound miter saw with tilt and angle. Probably the most-used tool in the shop. But here's how I...
Greetings I was watching the youtube videos on the construction of the nimrod. In the first video it shows a close up of the material cut list. I noticed ...
I've lost interest in completing the Classic 12, the framing is finished, - oak ribs cedar stringers, glued and epoxied ready to seal the frame, have the "kit...
Greetings I am new to the group and have recently discovered the airolite boats website and videos on youtube. I am interested in building one to facilitate...
I've been torturing myself for the past year trying to decide what boat I should build. My original intent was to build something that I can carry in to some...
Hey all you boat folks, I was thinking of spraying this below waterline. Anyone ever do this? Where do you figure I ought to set the waterline? Seems like...
Greetings from Great Lake Tasmania. Just wanted to say hi, and add a couple of comments. Ryan, your finished craft looks beautiful, and i love the idea of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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! ...
