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...
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bschless@...
bschless
Mar 6, 2008 2:51 pm
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...
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guyt36
Mar 7, 2008 11:08 am
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...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 7, 2008 12:55 pm
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...
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Scott Perkins
scottperkinsusa
Mar 7, 2008 4:19 pm
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...
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Roland Deschain
rueffingkidding
Mar 8, 2008 1:30 pm
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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Paul
paulspaddle
Mar 9, 2008 1:01 pm
Hello Moderator, looks like this has made it through twice now. _____ From: Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Airolite_Boats@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
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jm_silverman
Mar 9, 2008 5:25 pm
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 ...
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pjacobs55
Mar 11, 2008 8:26 pm
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....
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 11, 2008 9:26 pm
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...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Mar 11, 2008 10:52 pm
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...
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jm_silverman
Mar 11, 2008 11:42 pm
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...
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Roland Deschain
rueffingkidding
Mar 12, 2008 12:19 am
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...
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bschless@...
bschless
Mar 12, 2008 1:51 am
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...
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Steve Corbin
dayhead2003
Mar 13, 2008 1:00 am
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...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 13, 2008 1:47 am
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...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 17, 2008 6:25 pm
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...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Mar 17, 2008 7:24 pm
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...
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bschless@...
bschless
Mar 17, 2008 8:25 pm
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...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 21, 2008 8:48 pm
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...
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millhavenguy
Mar 22, 2008 2:11 pm
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...
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bschless@...
bschless
Mar 23, 2008 1:12 am
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....
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millhavenguy
Mar 23, 2008 1:26 am
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...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 23, 2008 1:48 am
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)...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 23, 2008 3:43 am
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...
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rueffingkidding
Mar 23, 2008 1:26 pm
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...
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bschless@...
bschless
Mar 23, 2008 3:09 pm
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...
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Elliot Mednick
Elliot00
Mar 23, 2008 10:21 pm
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?...
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Roland Deschain
rueffingkidding
Mar 24, 2008 10:31 am
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...
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John Scott
flyscott06
Mar 24, 2008 2:17 pm
IN reference to platt's 8" blade takes less power to cut than a 10".Saw motor& blade will run much cooler,cutting down on saw wobble. If blade is run at proper...
