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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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    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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    Trailering a Wooden Boat

    Hello All

    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...
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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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    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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    Shellback Dinghy Rail

    Hello

    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...
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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...
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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...
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    Fastner suppliers

    Hello All

    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...
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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...
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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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    Type of Borers

    Hello

    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...
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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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    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.
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