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Re: Strip: opinons on DIY strips v. purchased *Pic*
By:Dave ( of Calif.)
Date: 3/6/2008, 12:20 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: opinons on DIY strips v. purchased (Steve in PA)

Yo Steve..,
I think my first kayak ( 16' X 28") was all cedar. Purchase in Alaska.
Purchased the Epoxy localy, ( It's eazy to come by in Anchorage.)
I spent $450.00 USD on wood, glass & epoxy. another $100.00 on sandpaper &
stuff, I was useing cut up plastic milk jugs for scrapers & scrap plywood
fairing boards. I already had the table saw & jig saw's & a router.
( I did the cove & bead thing.) $45.00 for the bit.
However..
that was a few years ago & wood is a little higher now.
Now I have a R/O sander & another R/O sander... & a lot of plains, & spoke shaves.
& I'm really into sharpening stuff to a razors edge. You wouldn't
believe how working with a really sharp tool is so good.
However.
that kayak was a pearl. I love it the most.
Dave

Messages In This Thread

Strip: opinons on DIY strips v. purchased
Steve in PA -- 3/5/2008, 6:25 pm
Re: Strip: opinons on DIY strips v. purchased
Steve in PA -- 3/6/2008, 8:38 pm
Got beer though!
Jesper B -- 3/7/2008, 4:25 am
Re: Got beer though!
Steve in PA -- 3/7/2008, 10:20 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/6/2008, 12:35 am
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Steve in PA -- 3/5/2008, 11:32 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/6/2008, 7:37 pm
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John Eberly -- 3/6/2008, 1:35 pm
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Jesper B -- 3/6/2008, 3:57 am
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Dave ( of Calif.) -- 3/6/2008, 12:20 am
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Dave ( of Calif.) -- 3/5/2008, 7:45 pm
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John Monroe -- 3/6/2008, 5:26 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/6/2008, 12:31 am
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Kudzu -- 3/5/2008, 8:32 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/6/2008, 7:47 pm
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Mike Savage -- 3/7/2008, 7:30 am
Dinner-table etiquette
Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/7/2008, 3:34 pm
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Mike Savage -- 3/7/2008, 5:10 pm
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dawoodmann1 -- 3/6/2008, 6:18 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/6/2008, 9:43 am
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/6/2008, 7:48 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/6/2008, 9:31 pm
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Etienne Muller - Ireland -- 3/7/2008, 10:32 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/9/2008, 1:39 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/9/2008, 1:38 am
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Etienne Muller - Ireland -- 3/11/2008, 6:33 am
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Mike Savage -- 3/7/2008, 7:26 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/9/2008, 1:36 am
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Glen Smith -- 3/6/2008, 7:58 pm
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Pat D. -- 3/5/2008, 6:52 pm