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I would echo what Jim said. Patch on the inside, perhaps a coat of epoxy on the outside scratch, just to bury the weave. -
Just to clarify a little nomenclature: Your canoe is not made with epoxy but rather a vinylester resin. That's the same thing you're...
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I've paddled in the Carolinas for decades. I don't worry about snakes much. I worry about people, drowning, and gators. This is an...
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Jim Dodd replied to the thread Gel Coat or Epoxy for Repair?.It appears to have definitely stressed the glass. Are you wanting to make it invisible ? Or just add strength back to the hull ? I...
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My opinion is that the only scratches that need any sort of repair are ones where the cloth is showing and even then it usually isn't...
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Jim Dodd replied to the thread First build, sanding issues....One of the best tips I learned early on. Not only does it eliminate the dreadful staple dents, that are so ugly, removing staples is a...
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Sure looks better than my first... Very nice! I'm in the "don't sweat the sanding scratches" camp because you'll scratch the heck out...
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This seems like the way to go. I'll report back. In the event that I sand a window into the bottom of this thing I will not report back. :p
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Jim Dodd reacted to gumpus's post in the thread Tripping paddle build higher leverage/higher cadence? with
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Bud Moll was a great guy...a gentleman and a craftsman. I think his paddles are sturdier than most carbon paddles and may have better... -
Jim Dodd replied to the thread First build, sanding issues....Go again with the long board. If you are worried, that you have, too thin of a hull ? Add an extra layer of cloth in the football...
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Hi Jeff. Unfortunately the sanding marks will probably be visible under close inspection. If you wet the area and see them, then that's...
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Jim Dodd replied to the thread First build, sanding issues....A Random orbital sander will leave Swirl marks. They are hard to see, but once epoxy is applied, they are there laughing at you. I...
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Jim Dodd reacted to Glenn MacGrady's post in the thread Monetary grants are available from the WCHA with Like.
Financial grants, typically around $500, are available from the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (WCHA) "to assist with the funding of...
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I may do some testing this winter. I'm hoping to build one more solo (Alan sent me his Bloodvein II plans) and I suppose, having...
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Jim Dodd replied to the thread A Raven from Scratch.No I don't angle the mortise, but that would be a great option ! My mortise is pretty shallow. I fear going any deeper, as it would...