I just received the partial kit for the Classic 14. There were two surprises. One was the inclusion of 5-yarn roving. I expected the 2-yarn. I would have...
Elliot: I think the 5 yarn is the norm for these larger boats. That's what came with the Classic 12. Not sure about the others. Also with the Classic 12 came...
Are you sure the glue isn't in the kit? It was down in the folded cloth for my 10 footer. And yes, 5 yarn roving. Build yourself a comb using finishing...
I wondered about the poly glue as well when I built my Arrow 14 last winter. I emailed Bette and asked if I should use the epoxy on the rib joints. "Yes! You...
This is the definitive answer. Thanks! I wonder if by "messy", he meant the expansion of the glue, which can't be controlled, and which could get in the way...
The epoxy is a stronger glue but whenever the glue regardless of its strength is stronger than what it is attached to it doesnt really matter. Both are...
Elliot: As best I recall, there have also been several citations in WoodenBoat that suggest that polyurethane glue is not quite as waterproof as commonly...
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I went ahead and banned this sender and deleted the messages. Thanks for the heads up. As an interesting note, we have had only 10 spammers since the list ...
Hi, I recently joined this list and have just finished reading all the posts ... Good Stuff!! I want to build a "Black Fly" pram as a tender for my sailboat....
How does one taper the keelson on a Classic 14? Hand-plane it? If so, what's a good way to clamp the board in place while work on it? I don't have one of...
Elliot: To get the taper on the keelson and later the skeg you could use a couple of say...2x2's to sandwich the keelson/skeg between with clamps and then...
Peter, I do have a couple of copies left. If interested, send a check for $37 to Joel Silverman 14910 46th Place N Plymouth, MN 55446 For all those who had...
It's great. Now that I have both DVDs (this and Platt's original) I will be able to compare the methods and insights of two able boatwrights building the...
On the 10 I made a mold out of cardboard. then cut out from the mold. Worked great! To make the cardboardmold I taped a pencil onto a 1" piece of wood so...
One of the best methods I've found for all kinds of clamping jobs is a solid-core door, full or half size, a couple of sawhorses, a handful of good quality...
Forgive me for being a little slow on the uptake, as it were. Do you do something like screw in 2x2s or something right into the door, then use that as an...
I'm building a Classic 14 and I'm having a hard time finding marine-grade plywood for the transom, stem, etc. That is, I can find it, but the nearby...
Elliot: I went to a local wood working store and got a length of 3/4 inch Mahogany and glued up the transom from that. I cut a notch in the bloards and used a...
You need to c'mon down to Boston. There's a great place in Somerville. It' s called Bolter Plywood. http://www.boulterplywood.com/Contact_Us_4.htm Beau...
I'm going to ask the question about the transom again. According to Platt's instructions, the transom is cut "oversize";. The plans show the rough cut line...
I'm interested in the Classic 14 and have a question or two..... 1. Are plans for the sailing bits included in the price? 2. How long are the ribs for this...
As a sailor and (Marshall catboat) and a recent completer of a Classic 10', I wouldn't recommend the 14' as a sailboat. The Dacron is wayyy too tender....
Thanks for your input Beau, the aircraft Dacron is quite thin. I have found a source for a heavier Dacron (8 oz. vs. 2.7 oz.) that I would like to try. Any...
Hi Millhavenguy, I just started building a Classic 14. A couple of members have already build Classics of different lengths. To answer the questions: 1)...
It appears that Sears has discontinued the hollow ground planer blades that Platt preferred. I went through 2 on my last boat. I was disappointed with the...
8" table saw blades are probably a thing of the past. The closest you might come is an 8-1/4 in. blade designed for a miter saw or large form factor circular...
Regarding the cause of the holes...one was dropping a screwdriver of the seat (8-10 inches). The other was after the launching, and I don't know how it...
Does anyone know why Platt preferred the 8" blade? Was it cost? Or was it something to do with ripping long, thin sticks? What do you do with a dull blade?...
Since the recommendation for the 8 in. blade was in the same conversation where Platt recommended borrowing a table saw in exchange for that blade when the...
