Thanks you guys, lets just say I am doing my best and am pretty happy with the results. I keep trying to work on her and I keep getting "interupted" with other projects. I really, REALLY, hope to get her in the water THIS year!
I am planning to use a 40 or 50 lb thrust trolling motor for auxillary power and so I should really contemplate setting up the stern for a motor mount before I finish it instead of adapting after the fact...
I am filling screw holes right now (about 300 of them) and I need to varnish the centerboard case and fill the bottom edge of the case with some sealant - it is tight under the hull, wetted side but for some reason along the bottom of the case in the boat where I have two 3/4x4" oak strips which support the ribs at stations 3,4,&5 I have a slight gap
Then its get the gang together to turn the hull so I can paint the bottom! Hoping to get this done in the next week or two so I have time to right the hull and put on the canvas deck and paint it. Then she can go into storage for the winter while I build the mast and boom and purchase all of the hardware! eeekkks. Looking at upwards of $500-$600 for the hardware as I am trying to go all bronze if at all possible - otherwise stainless... :(
I am using ACE brand wood filler, a wood cellulose material with several good properties which include: It sticks well, dries rapidly, does not shrink, and is very receptive to all types of paints, epoxies, and glues. Like all of the wood fillers, it does not receive stains very well. I have tried several brands which purport to work with stains - not in my book!
As you all might have guessed from all of my posts - I use a lot of ACE products. It is partly because I feel they are actually very good products, as good, if not better than any of the "name brand" stuff on the consumer market. I also work for a large retail operation (which includes an ACE hardware dealership) which is extremely generous to its employees, giving us a great discount on most products in the store... Average discount is 10 - 20 % off of retail on products under $50.00 and a huge discount of 10% over cost for everything over $50.00. Also, 3% off of our gas purchases. This policy covers everything in our store including hardware and tools, sporting goods, appliances and electronics, special order items, etc. The company is good to me and so I show some of my loyalty by shopping here as much as I can, other than groceries and clothing. :)
Andy, Sound like plasticwood almost... easier than epoxy mixed with wood flour.. and so much easier than rosin/beeswax filler..I have used rosin/beeswax in traditional built boats.. it work okay, but it involves heating it and applying while still warm.. Epoxy mixed with filler works fine but when it comes to sanding, it is tougher than surrounding materials..
I have used some ACE products without complaint.. I just like how they don't use fancy mumble dumble names on their products.. Make it easlier to look for.. if I want latex porch paint, it'll says latex porch paint right on the can/label... same goes to mineral sprit..
Sound like your ACE hardware is much larger than our here.. We have only one ACE - Westlake store.. Carries hardware, kitchen gadgets, tools, garden tools. bar--b-que grills, few outdoor stuff..
No sporting goods, groceries, large appliances here..
Larry, it is very similar to plasticwood but is more receptive to oil-based products. Our store has over 10,000 sf of just hardware with a few aisles of lawn and garden and housewares. We also have a small engine repair center with a very large inventory of replacement parts for many of the major brands. Our main small engine equipment franchise is Husqvarna which includes chainsaws, and lawn and garden power equip. like tractors, tillers, trimmers, brushcutters, etc. Last year alone we moved over 300 chainsaws (for instance). We have a large number of loggers in our area and we cater alot towards them... Keeps us busy!
I like your deck job.. You did a nice job removing, priming, re-install the decking..
Smart man like you deserve a pat on back, you painted under the deck at bow end ahead of time.. That's my biggest hang up in boat building.. I get so carried away into building, when come painting inside.. I done some funny "body english" getting into tight places under forend varnishing and painting.. Toughest place to be and its only a breasthook.
I'll remember about this, paint or varnish under there before slapping on fore deck or breast hook...
The boat looks great. The construction looks first-rate. You'll have a great time with her when she's done.
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Thanks you guys, lets just say I am doing my best and am pretty happy with the results. I keep trying to work on her and I keep getting "interupted" with other projects. I really, REALLY, hope to get her in the water THIS year!
ReplyDeleteI am planning to use a 40 or 50 lb thrust trolling motor for auxillary power and so I should really contemplate setting up the stern for a motor mount before I finish it instead of adapting after the fact...
Anyway, have a great day!
Andy
Are we there yet? (smile)....
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to see something wet happening..
Andy, those construction photos are awesome, I don't how many time I'd look back at 'em.. very interestin' work..
I am filling screw holes right now (about 300 of them) and I need to varnish the centerboard case and fill the bottom edge of the case with some sealant - it is tight under the hull, wetted side but for some reason along the bottom of the case in the boat where I have two 3/4x4" oak strips which support the ribs at stations 3,4,&5 I have a slight gap
ReplyDeleteThen its get the gang together to turn the hull so I can paint the bottom! Hoping to get this done in the next week or two so I have time to right the hull and put on the canvas deck and paint it. Then she can go into storage for the winter while I build the mast and boom and purchase all of the hardware! eeekkks. Looking at upwards of $500-$600 for the hardware as I am trying to go all bronze if at all possible - otherwise stainless... :(
Lotsa holes. LOL.. What are you fillin' 'em with?
ReplyDeleteI am using ACE brand wood filler, a wood cellulose material with several good properties which include: It sticks well, dries rapidly, does not shrink, and is very receptive to all types of paints, epoxies, and glues. Like all of the wood fillers, it does not receive stains very well. I have tried several brands which purport to work with stains - not in my book!
ReplyDeleteAs you all might have guessed from all of my posts - I use a lot of ACE products. It is partly because I feel they are actually very good products, as good, if not better than any of the "name brand" stuff on the consumer market. I also work for a large retail operation (which includes an ACE hardware dealership) which is extremely generous to its employees, giving us a great discount on most products in the store... Average discount is 10 - 20 % off of retail on products under $50.00 and a huge discount of 10% over cost for everything over $50.00. Also, 3% off of our gas purchases. This policy covers everything in our store including hardware and tools, sporting goods, appliances and electronics, special order items, etc. The company is good to me and so I show some of my loyalty by shopping here as much as I can, other than groceries and clothing. :)
Andy,
ReplyDeleteSound like plasticwood almost... easier than epoxy mixed with wood flour.. and so much easier than rosin/beeswax filler..I have used rosin/beeswax in traditional built boats.. it work okay, but it involves heating it and applying while still warm.. Epoxy mixed with filler works fine but when it comes to sanding, it is tougher than surrounding materials..
I have used some ACE products without complaint.. I just like how they don't use fancy mumble dumble names on their products.. Make it easlier to look for.. if I want latex porch paint, it'll says latex porch paint right on the can/label... same goes to mineral sprit..
Sound like your ACE hardware is much larger than our here.. We have only one ACE - Westlake store.. Carries hardware, kitchen gadgets, tools, garden tools. bar--b-que grills, few outdoor stuff..
No sporting goods, groceries, large appliances here..
Larry, it is very similar to plasticwood but is more receptive to oil-based products. Our store has over 10,000 sf of just hardware with a few aisles of lawn and garden and housewares. We also have a small engine repair center with a very large inventory of replacement parts for many of the major brands. Our main small engine equipment franchise is Husqvarna which includes chainsaws, and lawn and garden power equip. like tractors, tillers, trimmers, brushcutters, etc. Last year alone we moved over 300 chainsaws (for instance). We have a large number of loggers in our area and we cater alot towards them... Keeps us busy!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is neat Andy..
ReplyDeleteWith the population of 79,000 here, I wish we have ACE store like that.
I like your deck job..
ReplyDeleteYou did a nice job removing, priming, re-install the decking..
Smart man like you deserve a pat on back, you painted under the deck at bow end ahead of time..
That's my biggest hang up in boat building.. I get so carried away into building, when come painting inside.. I done some funny "body english" getting into tight places under forend varnishing and painting.. Toughest place to be and its only a breasthook.
I'll remember about this, paint or varnish under there before slapping on fore deck or breast hook...
This boat is coming along nicely Andy, keep up the good work, and the updates.
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