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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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    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...
  3. Thread: Plans

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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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    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!)...
  5. Thread: veneer

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    Thanks,tried that!

    Thanks,tried that!
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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.
  7. Thread: veneer

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    veneer

    Anyone know where I can get 2.5 to 3.0 mm. thick 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...
  9. Thread: Old Salt

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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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    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...
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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...
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