stinger160 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 More progress. Woodman and I began stitching the hull together this afternoon. It helped a ton that he had a strongback we could use to begin the lining up process. While I was as careful as I could be cutting the parts out, found out how that there were a few spots with problems. We started loosely stitching things together then slowly adjusting the tension at each stitched spot to pull the hull into alignment. Took some time assuring that the hull looked straight without any waves in the lines. Then mixed up some epoxy and wood flour and using a vet's syringe to apply to the joints. Once the epoxy sets up we'll turn the hull over and begin the process of gluing the seams from the inside (called filleting). Then on to adding the the final pieces to the hull. Fun process so far! http://s1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg520/jkoeneman1/?action=organize
woodman Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 pictures so far.... The bow.. And stern.. http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/scrawford_photos/
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Looking very nice. I'm sure it will turn out very well. Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
stinger160 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 More progress. Doing the final gluing of the joints this afternoon. Then begin the sanding process to prepare for fiberglass. Will be tapering the joints so they will take fiberglass better, removing any rough spots on the hull etc. Might even get to fiberglassing by Monday.
stinger160 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 More progress, in fact a milestone of sorts. Steve and I finished sanding this morning and put on the fiberglass cloth with first coat of epoxy today. It was cool seeing the wood pattern and what it will look like in a finished state. We'll put on another two to three coats of epoxy then flip it over and do the inside. Then on to the decks and gunwales. We'll be using cedar strips for the deck to give it some extra pop. FYI, Steve is really good at this stuff and is a great teacher. Can't give him enough credit for all his knowledge and help. Pictures are here: http://s1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg520/jkoeneman1/pirogue%20build/
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Mighty fine boat you have in the works. I am still in the dream mode. I will have something this summer, but nothing compared to that. I have so far enjoyed your progress reports and hope that you keep them comming. Even though this thread doesnt get as much buzz as others. :-) PS Nice of you to give credit where it is due. Wish more of us could do the same in the world. Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
woodman Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Well yesterday at 7:30 pm it was good to put another coat of epoxy on..so I did to speed things up.... http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/scrawford_photos/
woodman Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 Working on the deck....The cockpit opening is 7' long http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/scrawford_photos/
woodman Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Sanding epoxy = a lot of work.... Helpful advice from another forum... http://www.blueheron....php?f=3&t=2165 http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/scrawford_photos/
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Very helpful, and interesting info. I have been under the impression that it was not that involved, and this is the first I have learned that these boats need varnish. It sure seems like a big job to tackle, but the end result seems like something to be proud of. Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
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