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  1. Thread: Ripping planks

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    Ripping planks

    Hi All,

    I'm looking for someone in Sydney who can rip a plank in half. It's beyond the capabilities of my band-saw.

    The plank is 25mm x 300mm x 3500mm , I want to have it ripped to produce...
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    West System

    I've used west system for a number of years successfully. No issues with quality. Having said that I've not heard of any reason to not use Boatcote. The reason I use West. It's at the shop I buy...
  3. Thread: Penobscot 14

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    Up date on the build. Commenced laminating the...

    Up date on the build. Commenced laminating the stem facing. Also commenced shaping the keel. I'm adding a new lamination each day of so. Once done I can finish shaping the keel and start planking.
  4. Thread: Penobscot 14

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    Build coming along. Got all the stringers on. ...

    Build coming along. Got all the stringers on. Had to steam a few to get them to twist. Now laminating the stem facing.
  5. Thread: Penobscot 14

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    Put on the shears and the first stringer. Will...

    Put on the shears and the first stringer. Will get some photos this weekend. Too dark in the garage at the moment. The built up frames are fine. With the keel, and sheer in place the structure is...
  6. Thread: River canoe

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    I think you need a strip built canoe. The...

    I think you need a strip built canoe. The sandwich construction is strong and light. If you do hit rock it can be easily repaired. Kevlar cloth can be incorporated if you're going too really tough...
  7. Thread: River canoe

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    Hi Hally, I picked up a book by Gil Gilpatrick on...

    Hi Hally, I picked up a book by Gil Gilpatrick on building strip canoes. It includes plans for eight strip built canoes and has some tips on building canoes for whitewater use. Strip building is...
  8. Thread: Penobscot 14

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    First stuff up of the project. Was routing a...

    First stuff up of the project. Was routing a 1/4" (6.25mm) radius onto the keel. Didn't stop at the DO NOT ROUTE here line. Spent half a day making a fillet to replace the radius-ed area. All my...
  9. Thread: Penobscot 14

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    I think the design name has a refined but...

    I think the design name has a refined but purposeful sound to it and will brook no criticism....actually it might be a bit wanky but who cares. :wink:

    When I get to the planking I'll update on my...
  10. Thread: Penobscot 14

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    I've attached three pictures showing the progress...

    I've attached three pictures showing the progress to date. They show the stem, framing and the keel in place ready for shaping
  11. Thread: Penobscot 14

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    Penobscot 14

    Hi All,

    I've commenced building a Penobscot 14. An adapted lapstrake design for a 14 foot sailing dinghy.

    Website below

    Arch Davis Design - Boat Plans, Kits and Videos: Penobscot 14...
  12. Thread: Launch Day

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    Hi Bob, I'm about to start building a...

    Hi Bob,

    I'm about to start building a penobscot 14 myself. Would you mind if I posed a few questions to you along the way?

    I was wondering what wood you used for the transom, bulkheads, stem...
  13. Thread: Home Built

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    Ummm Nev. Please don't build a plane...I'd be...

    Ummm Nev. Please don't build a plane...I'd be scared s@#%less everytime I saw one overhead that it would crash into my boat.


    Just had a nightmare....NEV...DO NOT THINK OF BUILDING A FLYING...
  14. Thread: West System

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    I found that using water and "wet and dry"...

    I found that using water and "wet and dry" sandpaper (v fine grit) worked a treat.
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    Ramps, I wouldn't worry about varnished vs...

    Ramps,

    I wouldn't worry about varnished vs oiled paddles. I varnished mine and have used them all day without blister issues... and I'm a soft office worker. The only thing I do is keep the the...
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    baby you know you want to

    baby you know you want to
  17. Thread: Keep an Eye Out

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    But what about the blind leper!!!!

    But what about the blind leper!!!!
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    end of the world!!!!!

    end of the world!!!!!
  19. An observation on sanding and dust. When I was...

    An observation on sanding and dust. When I was building my canoe I did a lot of sanding. At the points where I was sanding glass or varnish I used "wet or dry" sandpaper. The major advantage from my...
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    Mate, Send me a PM to get the deal underway. ...

    Mate,

    Send me a PM to get the deal underway. The cane I have was from HH perkins. It's the plastic cane and looks great. I've got both the chair cane and the binding cane. No need to buy it...
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    Just a quick commentary on seats. I made cane...

    Just a quick commentary on seats. I made cane seats for my canoe. Each seat took about six hours to cane from beginning to end. It sounds like a long time but it wasn't really. I found that when I...
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    Sticky: I use a program called pixresizer. You can get a...

    I use a program called pixresizer. You can get a copy at http://bluefive.pair.com/pixresizer.htm

    Very simple to use and allows selection of multiple images so you can resize them in a batch...
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    I think that the laker was designed with a flat...

    I think that the laker was designed with a flat stern to allow an outbourd motor to be attached. I think that it would be a great canoe for longer trips.
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    First of all. Thanks to everyone who has said...

    First of all. Thanks to everyone who has said something about the canoe. I really appreciate the comments and compliments, it is great to find so many people interested in wooden canoe building....
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    Clinton, Ask away. Happy to field all...

    Clinton,

    Ask away. Happy to field all questions.

    Matthew
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    Launched the canoe. First test passed..It...

    Launched the canoe. First test passed..It floats!!! no leaks. Took a bit of getting used to in terms of paddling it about but after a short amount of time got the knack of it. Here are a few pics.
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    I've finished the Canoe. I should finish off the...

    I've finished the Canoe. I should finish off the paddles next weekend. Will launch the weekend after that.
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    I should have it in the water in the next couple...

    I should have it in the water in the next couple of weeks. Just finishing off the paddles... no point lauching If I can't go anywhere

    The all up weight of the Canoe is approx 25 Kgs.

    Ramps -...
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    Haha. I checked before I started if I could get...

    Haha. I checked before I started if I could get it out of the Kitchen. No problems there. The doors are big enough. I do have to buy a new car to transport it though...didn't think that one through.
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    Did I mention that I made it in a kitchen

    Did I mention that I made it in a kitchen
  31. Ramps, I just put a pic up in the in the...

    Ramps,

    I just put a pic up in the in the woodworking pics area. http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=33862

    In retrospect I think that when I said I used 6 litres I really...
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    Stop dribbling on my canoe

    Stop dribbling on my canoe
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    Strip Built Canoe

    Some photos of my canoe. The interior has just been finished. More photos coming soon.

    Plans from Glen-l. Build Your Own Boat
    Its called a stripper
    I made it from western red ceder with a...
  34. Having just finished a strip built canoe I have a...

    Having just finished a strip built canoe I have a couple of observations.

    I used techniglue to glue all the strips together and then for all additional woodwork. I had some left over to build...
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