Andre Thanks.when I put the panels together I used a small disk sander with 60 grit sand paper to fine tune those areas that didn't match up. What was...
Another idea for what Dynamite Payson referred to as "easing the joint" so it is flush - or even open a bit - is a Japanese pull saw. Also when applying an...
Those Japanese pull saws are AMAZING.. I just got one this year and I can do things i never could before Andrew ________________________________ From:...
I did a lot of research on the 'net re: the Mr. Heater line of infra red portables. Three models in their line-up. Camp Boddy, Buddy and Big Buddy. And the...
Nels, I believe you located in the Okanagan. In Vancouver there is an outfit called Outdoor Innovations. They sell tent cloth and pack fabrics etc. Not...
Nels, you did good! Bill Nolen OKC In a message dated 3/1/2013 4:43:36 P.M. Central Standard Time, nelsarv@... writes: I did a lot of research on the...
Nels is right. Doing the second coat before the first has cured provides a chemical bond which is stronger and not just a mechanical bond. In addition to a...
Japanese pull saws are marvelous things with some shortcomings. They are sometimes hard to find. The long handle is sometimes in the way. The fine teeth can...
They are hard to find and expensive in Brazil too. Gentlemen, I am so happy today. Finally went 3D. It is an amazing feeling. Check out in my blog. As soon as...
There are lots of different kinds and available at most hardware and tool outlets that carry hand tools including Duckworks, Lee Valley Home Depot. Just Google...
hi andre, your build is beautiful and so is your immaculate studio. dan in port royal To: Michalak@yahoogroups.com From: basso.asb@... Date: Sat, 2 Mar...
Fascinating model, and beautifully made. Two questions occur to me. (I did not see the original conversation back in 2010, if there was one.) First, why the...
Checking to see if my heater is still in production, I found several others with that brand name (Martin). This model might be of interest to some. It uses...
I bought mine a while back from Northern Tool online. Was not that expensive either. Both Amazon and Duckworks carries them too now. Pics explanation and...
Anybody have a favourite double-sided sticky tape they prefer when making a polytarp sail? Also what is the preferred method to reinforce the leading edge...
I inherited a shinto rasp from my father a a share of his shop after he passed away. It is very useful and i use it on edges of plywood to form them to the...
i'm using surtape df 550 carpet tape. i get it at lowes. i like it because its a little thicker than some i've seen, and it stays stuck. i've used it on 4...
I bought a 15'x20'POLYSAIL KIT, which comes with everything you need to build a lug main & mizzen for Hapscut or similar sized boat. It comes with a lug rope....
Hello Everyone! I have begun working on a Piccup Pram! I know almost nothing about woodworking, but I knew even less before I started this project; it really ...
Hi Willie  Welcome to piccup club.    Most of us buy stock lumber--1x4 1x6 2x4 ect, and rip/cut to size, Thre Redwood for gennels  is mostly for...
Hi Willie, I was exactly the same a few weeks ago. Questions were answered just stepping by the local lumberyard. Instead of going throught BOM I read...
Forgive me if I am being dense, but I don't understand what you mean by: "3/4 is standard 1" lumber." I do have Jim's book (assuming you are referring to...
Willie, You can study a dimensional lumber sizing chart here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumber The confusion is that the " actual" dimensions are different...
Thanks Dan and John. Very helpful info. I already have two white polytarps. One 20 x 20 and the other 20 x 28' but they are not as heavy as Dave now uses -...
when the lumberyard planes down standard 1" inch board it becomes 3/4 thick. Most people who draw up plans for boats want true lumber dimensions (where 1in is...
Willie, The one probblem I ran into with the lumber dimensions was that the sureply plywood I used wasn't 1/4 inch. It was 5.5 mm. I was concerned about the...
