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Re: Better Answers
By:Kelly T
Date: 6/18/1999, 12:12 pm
In Response To: Re: Better Answers (Mike Hanks)

> A good finish for the frame is a mixture of turpentine, kerosene, and
> linseed oil. Putz recomends this in his book. I used it on a greenland
> style paddle that I made and it works well. The wood will get wet on the
> surface but it seems to stop the water from penetrating.

> What are you planning on using for the skin, and what are you going to
> coat the skin with?

> Mike Hanks

I looked in my copy of the Putz book but can't seem to locate the specifics on the linseed oil etc. mixture. Could you tell me in what proportions the ingredients are best mixed, and any hints on application etc? Here in Japan, kerosene heaters are commonly used and I just hate the smell...How does your paddle rate on a 'stink scale':)

As far as the skin goes, I am doing this on a budget, in a very 'inland' town with few, if any, marine supplies. My wife saw some canvas in a local store as she was getting some material...If it looks 'heavy' enough, I was going to go with that. Coatings, I am wide open to any suggestions.One of my friends suggested auto undercoating that he bought in a spray can...Anyone gone that route and care to comment? I saw a posting recently in which roofing materials/coatings were discussed. What do most people find works well and does not cost too much? Kelly T

Messages In This Thread

skin on frame
Kelly Trehearne -- 6/10/1999, 11:52 am
Re: skin on frame
Mike Allen -- 6/10/1999, 2:01 pm
Better Answers
Mike Allen -- 6/11/1999, 4:56 pm
Re: Better Answers
Kelly T -- 6/12/1999, 10:19 am
Re: Better Answers
Mike Hanks -- 6/13/1999, 10:45 pm
Re: Better Answers
Kelly T -- 6/18/1999, 12:12 pm
Re: Better Answers
Mike Hanks -- 6/18/1999, 12:51 pm
Some more
mike allen -- 6/13/1999, 12:54 pm