In Buehler's Backyard Boatbuilding, he suggests as an alternative to canvas covered or epoxy/glass decks using glass cloth set in a water based lagging...
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grant corson
corson@...
Apr 1, 2004 1:42 pm
What about using Dynel? A woven fabric, not glass, no itch or irratation, bed in epoxy and has the look of canvas. Grant...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Apr 1, 2004 2:05 pm
... I used a ripped up cotton dress shirt and left over latex paint to fasten in some foam blocks encased in luaun plywood bulkheads. [flotation for my Roar] ...
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Frank San Miguel
sanmi
Apr 1, 2004 2:12 pm
Thanks for the great info Jason. Bruce - I can't find the link to your Micro pictures anywhere, though I know I've seen them before. Can you please repost the...
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Nels
recree8
Apr 1, 2004 2:51 pm
... wrote: She said what limits the micro the ... enough ... I, made that very enquiry last October and have the hand written fax response from Phil telling me...
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Roger Derby
derbyrm
Apr 1, 2004 3:02 pm
Buehler's main thesis is that there is no money tree in his backyard. He says he tried bedding canvas in epoxy once and would never do it again. I enjoyed his...
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Jason Stancil
smithriverra...
Apr 1, 2004 3:23 pm
If i was interested in a bigger trip i should ... fax ... may ... Not sure about their workload but she said it would be easy enough to adapt the current plans...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Apr 1, 2004 3:24 pm
... http://community.webshots.com/album/121069753OCENAu It was interesting to read of SA's comments about the need for bottom strength for safety in a storm...
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Kurt P. Herzog
kpherzog
Apr 1, 2004 3:25 pm
"Jeff" <boatbuilding@...> said: "I've use a lot of wood flour in the past but have switched to Talc. It's relatively cheap, mixes easy, sands...
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craig o'donnell
proaboat
Apr 1, 2004 3:36 pm
... I've covered decks with 2oz glass in latex acrylic porch paint, works fine. Lay the cloth in place. Spray the cloth with a mist of water with a couple ...
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TOMCBRADY@...
bigeddytom
Apr 1, 2004 3:37 pm
Hello All, After reading extensively in WoodenBoat forum, the generally agreed approach seems to be fiberglass in one of its forms (Dynel or whatever) set in ...
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Jeff
jhbjap
Apr 1, 2004 3:38 pm
I found that to be true but when purchased through a pharmacy it cost more than dropping into Wal-Mart, Target, etc. and grabbing the big bottles of baby...
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Roger Derby
derbyrm
Apr 1, 2004 4:02 pm
A few years ago, I noticed my barber was no longer using talcum powder. When I asked why, he replied that unless you bought the really top grades of talcum...
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Jeff
jhbjap
Apr 1, 2004 4:05 pm
There has been considerable talk about small inboard engines lately. I'm planning on getting started mounting my 20 HP, 2 cylinder Kawasaki motor in the...
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Tom Rund
trund1024
Apr 1, 2004 4:18 pm
Jeff, Have you considered changing the drake tail stern to a slipper launch style stern? The inboard power you're using would make this possible. Tom ... ...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Apr 1, 2004 4:35 pm
... Ever considered a Jessie Cooper? You could safely upsize the cabin windows using Lexan, and have a full size mattress for your berth. :)...
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Sam Glasscock
glasscocklan...
Apr 1, 2004 4:43 pm
I am building Bolger's motor canoe, which is a strip-built boat. I remember Robb White promissing (threatening?) that he would write an article for MAIB to...
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Frank San Miguel
sanmi
Apr 1, 2004 4:55 pm
holy cow. Didn't you just start this a few months ago! What a beauty. Awesome job! Frank...
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John ONeill
oneillparker
Apr 1, 2004 4:58 pm
If you don't already have one, I highly recommend buying System 3's starter kit for $10. It only has enough epoxy to play around with, but it comes with an...
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Jeff
jhbjap
Apr 1, 2004 5:03 pm
Have you considered changing the drake tail stern to a slipper launch style stern? The inboard power you're using would make this possible. I did think of that...
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Nels
recree8
Apr 1, 2004 5:33 pm
... Hi Bruce and Jason, Of course I have considered Jesse Cooper, as well as Seabird updated, especially when I had planned to live aboard on a more long-term ...
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Tom Rund
trund1024
Apr 1, 2004 5:34 pm
After fairing with Talc, what is put on next? Primer? Larry at Raka told me that talc should be re-coated with epoxy. Tom ... cost more than dropping into...
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Jeff
jhbjap
Apr 1, 2004 5:49 pm
For boats left at a dock or mooring for long periods it might be okay to do and on my Wyo I am putting a coat of copper impregnated epoxy so it'll be recoated....
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lon wells
lononriver
Apr 1, 2004 6:03 pm
... Roger The Chinese used lime and tung oil as a filler for hundreds of years. I tried it on my Chinese Junk with good success. You are smart to wear the...
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Lincoln Ross
rnlocnil
Apr 1, 2004 6:17 pm
... Works fine. I still like to add a little silica as it makes the stuff behave a little better. But wood flour alone is not bad. Probably much better than...
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Susan Davis
futabachan
Apr 1, 2004 6:36 pm
Hi, all. I'm building a "Flora Lipo 14", designed by Al Polfoir, and I'm having some trouble. The instructions say to use "mayonnaise" as an adhesive for...
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John Bell
jmbell1
Apr 1, 2004 6:42 pm
Miracle Whip ain't mayonaise! I don't know what it is with you cheapskate amateur boatbuilders, always trying to use inappropiate materials all in the name of...
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Jeff
jhbjap
Apr 1, 2004 6:45 pm
Either that or your mix ratios where bad and it won't harden. The chunky style peanut butter is good for abrasion resistance but not so good for seam fillets...
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Bruce Hallman
brucehallman
Apr 1, 2004 7:10 pm
... [Thanks] No, I started in September 2002, and have averaged about 10 manhours per week, with more than 550 hours [and $1500] into it so far....
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Frank San Miguel
sanmi
Apr 1, 2004 7:30 pm
All this talk of fillers has me thinking about the hazards of filler dust, especially fumed silica (sometimes called cabosil). When I dump it into the epoxy,...
