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8th April 2015, 10:47 PM
Thread: Questions on using Aquacoat.
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Thanks gents. Used the roll and tip method. Each...
Thanks gents. Used the roll and tip method. Each coat was dry in approx an hour. Got the three coats done in about 6hrs. Tape came off well. Had to cut witha knife in a few places. Pulled a tiny bit...
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31st March 2015, 08:55 AM
Thread: Questions on using Aquacoat.
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Thanks so much for that reply. Exactly the info i...
Thanks so much for that reply. Exactly the info i was looking for. I guess i'll paint at night or early morning.
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30th March 2015, 06:30 PM
Thread: Questions on using Aquacoat.
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"At least two coats will be required to ensure...
"At least two coats will be required to ensure even application. A third coat enhances the gloss level, particularly with clear coatings. Subsequent coats may be applied up to 4 hours after the...
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29th March 2015, 08:30 PM
Thread: Questions on using Aquacoat.
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Questions on using Aquacoat.
Hi, having never used Aquacoat I have a few questions on applying it.
1. The instructions don't mention how long it takes to dry or how long between coats. How long is drying time and... -
18th August 2014, 11:11 AM
Thread: Prospective TAFE course in Sydney
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I have no idea what else to add. Half the...
I have no idea what else to add.
Half the problems i face are finding materials in the local area... the other half are self cause because i didn't do things correctly the first time :rolleyes:
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18th August 2014, 11:04 AM
Thread: Epoxy glue powder?
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Thanks gents. mike
Thanks gents.
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17th August 2014, 09:57 PM
Thread: Prospective TAFE course in Sydney
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Dependant on the content I would consider it. ...
Dependant on the content I would consider it.
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17th August 2014, 09:53 PM
Thread: Epoxy glue powder?
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Epoxy glue powder?
I am using bote cote to build a small stitch and glue boat. I have been using the bote coat glue powder for making glue and fillets. I am also saved (in a bag) a lot of sanded epoxy dust.
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18th November 2013, 08:07 PM
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Try cbm milling for the timber.... Not ply....
Try cbm milling for the timber.... Not ply. Gladesville Joinery - Home
they will cut to size. Ring them and see what they have. When I was there they had heaps of varieties of timber and their... -
14th November 2013, 08:26 PM
Thread: Questions on epoxy coating technique.
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Why wet? Is it ok to use a random motion...
Why wet? Is it ok to use a random motion orbital? And do it wet?
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13th November 2013, 10:22 PM
Thread: Questions on epoxy coating technique.
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Thanks for those links. Very useful. Read all of...
Thanks for those links. Very useful. Read all of it.
Finally got the pre coating done. Had to wait a couple of weeks due to having no time or rain. Got to read a nice article about temp,... -
28th October 2013, 01:33 PM
Thread: Questions on epoxy coating technique.
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Questions on epoxy coating technique.
I'm upto the stage of coating the interior panels of my small ply boat with epoxy. Never built a boat before so I need some tips.
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21st October 2013, 08:24 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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Thanks. Thanks makes sense.
Thanks. Thanks makes sense.
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21st October 2013, 07:39 PM
Thread: Refinishing our Eureka
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I have been a DIY'er for 20years (including as...
I have been a DIY'er for 20years (including as lot of painting).... I think i wept a little when i watched that clip. THANK YOU.
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21st October 2013, 05:36 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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I got four sheets so i can make a small deck and...
I got four sheets so i can make a small deck and floatation tanks.
I ended up with Pink Maple marine ply??? Well that is what one of the sheets was labeled with. Two other sheets look different but... -
21st October 2013, 04:40 PM
Thread: Refinishing our Eureka
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That looks great! What kind of paint is it on...
That looks great! What kind of paint is it on the exterior?
What does tipped mean?
Very curious as i am just starting a canoe. I'll probably copy your deck idea!!! Noice!
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21st September 2013, 01:57 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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Thanks Gents. I only asked for oregon or...
Thanks Gents.
I only asked for oregon or paulownia because that is what the plans called for. Never built a boat before... i'll use what ever i can get and is appropriate.
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20th September 2013, 08:45 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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286192 Finally finished the storage for the...
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Finally finished the storage for the canoe and yak. There never used to be a wall or shelving. All of it was a hedge!
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22nd August 2013, 04:59 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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I fish in estuaries (and brackish rivers) out of...
I fish in estuaries (and brackish rivers) out of my canoe (fibre glass) and kayak (plastic). They get some pretty nice scratches from going over rocks or fallen trees.
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21st August 2013, 03:16 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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From my reading... the fibre glass offers very...
From my reading... the fibre glass offers very little in strength and rigidity.
What it does do is provide resistance to abrasion.
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21st August 2013, 01:17 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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IMO, if it is in a Rigid spot then not so...
IMO, if it is in a Rigid spot then not so important.
If it will flex at all then use the best you can afford.
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20th August 2013, 12:29 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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Thanks guys. It's likely that I would leave the...
Thanks guys. It's likely that I would leave the quick canoe at my parents holiday house.(hawks nest). That way I only need to take up the little outboard. Mostly used for fishing in calm waters. ...
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20th August 2013, 11:31 AM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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Thanks wooden eye. Bruynzeel in syd said they...
Thanks wooden eye.
Bruynzeel in syd said they have marine ply and gaboon marine ply. Am I correct to assume that their marine ply is the hoop pine? And their light weight option is the Asian... -
19th August 2013, 09:32 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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Plywood for small boats.
Hi,
i am about to build a quick canoe electric (once I finish my garage renovation).
I'll build this first as I already have a 2hp Yamaha.
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14th January 2005, 11:37 AM
Thread: Seeking large veneer sheets
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DO you know if they sell 1.5mm thicknesses ? ...
DO you know if they sell 1.5mm thicknesses ?
Nuts world.... i have web access but no telephone.
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14th January 2005, 10:55 AM
Thread: Seeking large veneer sheets
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Seeking large veneer sheets
Hi,
I need to find some large sheets ( at least 1500mm x 400mm) of veneer. Preferable i am looking for hoop pine about 1.5mm thick.
I am building giant skateboard deck 1400mm long so the...