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14th June 2010, 04:13 AM
Thread: Channeling timber help!
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Thanks for that advice! I think I will look at...
Thanks for that advice! I think I will look at suggestion #3
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13th June 2010, 07:53 AM
Thread: Channeling timber help!
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Channeling timber help!
I need to "channel" some timber to reduce the weight, but I'm not sure how to go about it. I have six planks of Silver ash 1800 X 100 X 50 out of which I want to construct a working replica of an...
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Plans
I'm looking for some plans for a plywood surf ski, something around 2.4 metres or longer. I have a rough table of offsets from an old surf club book, but I thought I'd try the forum to see if anyone...
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8th September 2006, 04:56 AM
Thread: Bending Veneer?
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G'day Hickory Thanks for your trouble to reply,...
G'day Hickory
Thanks for your trouble to reply, after looking at the web and other sources,I'm in information overload at the moment. I think the best thing to do is KISS (Keep it simple stupid!)... -
Thanks,tried that!
Thanks,tried that!
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3rd September 2006, 08:05 AM
Thread: Bending Veneer?
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Thanks for the tips I will probably try the iron...
Thanks for the tips I will probably try the iron and wet towel trick first...Cheers Old Salt.
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veneer
Anyone know where I can get 2.5 to 3.0 mm. thick veneer???
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1st September 2006, 04:59 AM
Thread: Bending Veneer?
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Bending Veneer?
I intend to build a ukulele. But I am confused about how to bend the sides. The timber I have is New Guinea Rosewood 7mm.thick. Looking on the net some say use a heating iron some say steam?? I don't...
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Old Salt
Any suggestions for a high gloss spray finish on plywood? Will be used in salt water, for a surf ski??? Should I use epoxy?? :confused:
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28th July 2006, 06:28 AM
Thread: Plans ofr a surf lifesaving wooden boat
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Hi I have a surf life saving book with...
Hi
I have a surf life saving book with fairly detailed plans of a "Tuck Stern"surf boat including dimensions, table of offsets etc. and construction details and would be happy to scan them... -
25th July 2006, 07:44 AM
Thread: Surf ski Plans
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Surf ski Plans
I'm looking for any information e.g. working drawings,photos, dimensions for an early plywood surf/rescue ski, circa 1950's. Similar to one made by a gentleman named Dr. G.A.Crackenthorpe in...