Does anyone have suggestions on where to obtain or order waterborne varnish to finish the Dacron?...
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nrh8255
Jul 27, 2007 6:18 pm
... I've been considering finishes for the heat shrink Dacron material myself. I am a woodworker and I have worked with a lot of different finishes including...
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nrh8255
Jul 27, 2007 6:34 pm
... I just checked the Geodesic Airlolite Boats website again and he does mention using a waterborne varnish. In the instructions that came with my kit he...
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second_floor_loft
second_floor...
Jul 29, 2007 12:44 am
My boat is getting closer. Slowly, but getting there. These are the latest pics. Sincerely: Paul T...
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Peter
aolsmile42
Jul 29, 2007 11:43 am
I've used a water based finish on my first Snowshoe14 and am about to use the same on my second. Here in Australia I use a product called Aquacote, distributed...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Jul 29, 2007 9:10 pm
Um, I should clarify that the pics are in the photos section of this group. Thanks Paul T ... ...
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Lee Sensenbrenner
ljsense
Jul 30, 2007 6:32 pm
thanks! Very helpful. Peter <peterj@...> wrote: I've used a water based finish on my first Snowshoe14 and am about to use the same on my...
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furtling
Aug 3, 2007 8:25 am
Just saying Hi! Been lurking for a week or so, looking for tips and bodges before going for it. Well it's started and it's not been all plain sailing. I bought...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Aug 4, 2007 1:31 am
Tony: Sounds like you've had an adventure in building so far. I know it's after the fact, but I have a couple of questions. I haven't tried to steam bend ash...
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furtling
Aug 4, 2007 8:00 am
... American white oak might be reasonably easy to steam bend, since it has a slightly different internal structure to european oak - certainly the oak we have...
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moszczak
Aug 4, 2007 12:13 pm
Paul, I have had very good success using "boiling water" to bend white ash, instead of steam. I started to built a "steam pipe" from PVC, but before starting...
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millhavenguy
Aug 5, 2007 8:50 pm
I'm planning to use exterior latex paint on the outside of my Arrow 14 and wonder if I should have to apply the water-based varnish to the outside of the...
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moszczak
Aug 5, 2007 11:08 pm
I don't know about the Dacron fabric...but every "paint store expert" I've ever spoken to recommends removing as much varnish as possible( from wood) before...
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millhavenguy
Aug 10, 2007 2:24 pm
OK, I've put it off long enough and am getting started on my Arrow 14. Platt says to use heavy cardboard for the moulds (or cheap luan) and I've found some...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Aug 10, 2007 3:40 pm
Dave, I'm in the final stages of completing my ARROW-14 (see photos: "moszczak";). I used the luan (4' x 8' x 5mm, sheet is cheap), rather than cardboard for...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Aug 10, 2007 5:15 pm
David: Can't answer for the cardboard. I too used Luan. There is something to be said for not having to cut out a second set of mold stations if you should...
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furtling
Aug 10, 2007 10:14 pm
... Like the others I went with 4mm ply. Found I needed the extra strength for wiring down....
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sexykllkgirl
Aug 16, 2007 7:39 am
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millhavenguy
Aug 19, 2007 6:15 pm
I have built my strongback and have a question as to the positioning of the molds. I have a string stretched length-wise on the strongback and there must be a...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Aug 19, 2007 9:22 pm
David: Yes, you can shim the molds to correct for irregularities in height or perhaps level if there is a slight twist in the strongback. Just make sure when ...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Aug 20, 2007 2:20 am
David, I'm curious! If you are only off by 1/8 inch (about on center span)...and I assume that your strongback is some 15 to 17 feet in length, why don't you...
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raising_awareness_wor...
raising_awar...
Aug 24, 2007 3:30 pm
Custom Logo Design Service: $99! As a recommendation from a friend, I used Paramount Web Consulting to do my logo. Unlike the last company i dealt with, these...
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lovetheclumberspaniel
lovetheclumb...
Sep 9, 2007 5:06 pm
Hi. I'm new to the group. I should mention that I have built several kayaks and a canoe: a cedar strip kayak, two skin on frame kayaks, a cedar strip 8' canoe...
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kaimusailing
Sep 16, 2007 3:29 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8728395@N03 Here are some photos of a Classic 10 with some mods. I made it for my girlfriend who is Irish (hence the green)....
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edda55812
Sep 20, 2007 8:08 pm
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has used Platt's geodesic technique with a different design? Or, if anyone has modified any of Platt's? Any reason that you...
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johncl2@...
jhn_longwell
Sep 20, 2007 10:46 pm
Platt always encourged me to try other designs using his methods. I built a duck boat. ************************************** See what's new at...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Sep 21, 2007 12:35 am
I'm on my first ARROW-14. I've found that Platt's instructions are accurate and quite helpful. When I've deviated from Platt's guidance I've found some...
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edda55812
Sep 21, 2007 2:04 am
Thanks Mike, I liked your wife story. I think I may have some similar "trust" issues. My wife and 13 yr old paddle my Sawyer Cruiser. I'm in our other...
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Peter
aolsmile42
Sep 21, 2007 4:04 am
Hi everyone in this thread, I'm thinking along the same lines - that of doing a little something of my own, with Platt's wonderful process at the heart. I'm...
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johncl2@...
jhn_longwell
Sep 21, 2007 12:31 pm
On my Nimrod 12 I put 2 bent ribs front and back. Than cut a plastic tarp to fit. I used hooks on the side to hold it down. ...
