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Re: Novice Questions about Wood Strip Building.
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 6/20/2000, 12:11 am
In Response To: Novice Questions about Wood Strip Building. (Doug Davis)

: What are some
: REAL figures for the cloth and Epoxy needed and who are some of the most
: reasonable suppliers.

I got away with 1.5 gallons of Raka 127/606/610. I bought a 3-gallon kit for $110, so I have enough for a second boat. http://www.raka.com

I purchased 40 yards of 5.5 oz x 50" fiberglass from Hamilton Marine. I haven't even used half of it. It cost $2.99/yard. http://www.hamiltonmarine.com

If you have a power sander, high-quality sandpaper is cheapest from Klingspor http://www.woodworkingshop.com

These two were the most reasonable suppliers you'll find anywhere.

: Last: As I said, I was considering the Guillemot. Can it be built from the
: plans included in Nick's "Strip-Building Kayaks" book or should
: I purchase the full size plans. I know for sure that I'll be getting the
: book, just didn't want to purchase more than I needed. Will they just need
: to be lofted?

Lofting is most of the work you would avoid by buying plans. Even if you buy the plans, owning the book is still a good idea.

Ramble on!

Shawn

Messages In This Thread

Novice Questions about Wood Strip Building.
Doug Davis -- 6/19/2000, 10:05 pm
Cypress.
Vernon Lowery -- 6/20/2000, 10:41 am
Re: Cypress.
Doug -- 6/20/2000, 10:17 pm
Re: Cypress. *Pic*
Vernon Lowery -- 6/21/2000, 5:10 pm
Re: Cypress.
Rehd -- 6/22/2000, 8:29 pm
Humm
Vernon Lowery -- 6/23/2000, 9:07 am
Re: Humm
Rehd -- 6/23/2000, 11:12 am
Re: Novice Questions about Wood Strip Building.
Shawn Baker -- 6/20/2000, 12:11 am
Re: Novice Questions about Wood Strip Building.
Greg -- 6/19/2000, 10:28 pm