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18th October 2018, 08:18 PM
Thread: Mountain ash repelling epoxy.
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Does the same problem occur on the back side of...
Does the same problem occur on the back side of the timber, if not it could be that the problem side had wax or oil applied prior to dressing. What about trying some test pieces using Bote-Cote...
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13th October 2018, 10:55 AM
Thread: Trailering a Wooden Boat
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Hello Drywater The wearing is occurring when...
Hello Drywater The wearing is occurring when travelling as there is slight movement of hull against carpeted surface of skids due to road surface. I was wondering if others had experienced this and...
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11th October 2018, 11:20 AM
Thread: Trailering a Wooden Boat
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Trailering a Wooden Boat
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I have built a Shellback Dinghy, really happy with finish. I have a problem with the wooden, carpet covered, trailer skids wearing into the Boatcote Aquacote finish on the underside of... -
20th March 2017, 07:23 PM
Thread: Replacing cutter head
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I've got a Jet JPT-260 combination machine that...
I've got a Jet JPT-260 combination machine that I've just ruined the blades on while thicknessing hoop pine glued together with epoxy for a boat I'm building. Two confined areas of reasonable...
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6th February 2017, 08:33 PM
Thread: Shellback Dinghy Rail
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Thanks PAR. Those points you made regarding rope...
Thanks PAR. Those points you made regarding rope rub rail make me aware that it is not such a good idea. Too set it up properly sounds more trouble than what its worth. I shall consider other...
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5th February 2017, 08:37 PM
Thread: Shellback Dinghy Rail
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Shellback Dinghy Rail
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I am in the process of building a Shellback. I have built the hull and turned right side up. The design shows a 1-1/4" x 5/8" solid guard rail along the outside top of sheerstrake with a... -
8th November 2016, 11:05 PM
Thread: Advice: Screw drive type
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Thanks to all for your advice. I have just...
Thanks to all for your advice.
I have just started on a Shellback dinghy. The frame, molds and transom are fixed on the building jig. I have scarfed the ply for bottom and planks and ready to put... -
5th November 2016, 09:29 AM
Thread: Advice: Screw drive type
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Advice: Screw drive type
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I am after advice on best type of screw drive for wooden boat construction. Choice between Slotted, Philipps or Square drive. From my experience in other type of woodwork, square is the most... -
4th November 2016, 04:57 PM
Thread: Fastner suppliers
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Fastner suppliers
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I'm just in the beginning stages of building a Joel White design, Shellback dinghy. I need a qty of various size bronze wood and machine screws. Can anyone give me names of various... -
26th March 2016, 12:36 PM
Thread: Beginners Dinghy
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Hello AD I'm reasonably new to forum and boat...
Hello AD
I'm reasonably new to forum and boat building. I discovered your post whilst searching for info on Joel White Shellback Dinghy. This craft caught my eye a few years back whilst reading... -
9th April 2014, 11:27 AM
Thread: Type of Borers
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Thanks, just got some really good info online...
Thanks, just got some really good info online from CSIRO & Museum Victoria on these types of borers.
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8th April 2014, 06:15 PM
Thread: Type of Borers
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Type of Borers
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Can anyone identify the type of borers in this slab of Aussie Red Cedar in photo's. There seems to be 2 different size holes. The larger holes, seen on outside of log, are shallow and only... -
27th August 2009, 03:33 PM
Thread: Timber species cross reference
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Hey CQChipper, If you go to the Wooden Boat Forum...
Hey CQChipper, If you go to the Wooden Boat Forum on this site there are some knowlegeable people there that could steer you in the right direction with local suitable boat timbers.
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31st July 2009, 05:17 PM
Thread: Timber Allergies and Effects
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G/day All Similar to Ozkaban Wet Silky...
G/day All
Similar to Ozkaban
Wet Silky Oak is bad. Causes red,itchy skin for number of days.