It's June, what's on your cradle?
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Pete McMiller
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Well, had to take some time off due to shoulder issues but got at it the past couple of days. I got the bulkheads, deck beams, amidship knees and bulkhead stiffeners done and got the whole works epoxied in today. Big relief.
Once this is cured I can flip it over, remove the stitches and glass the hull.
Here is my new most favorite tool. I got it free with a compressor a couple years ago but never used if for anything. It's like a spare but permanent clamp. It came with 1 1/4" brads but I got some 5/8" and they work great for keeping pieces in place while you epoxy. No, I'm not going to remove the brads.
Oh, and this is one of the reasons my shoulder wouldn't heal - couldn't stay away from it. It's a Reflex/Deflex Longbow - Tulipwood with a bamboo core.
Once this is cured I can flip it over, remove the stitches and glass the hull.
Here is my new most favorite tool. I got it free with a compressor a couple years ago but never used if for anything. It's like a spare but permanent clamp. It came with 1 1/4" brads but I got some 5/8" and they work great for keeping pieces in place while you epoxy. No, I'm not going to remove the brads.
Oh, and this is one of the reasons my shoulder wouldn't heal - couldn't stay away from it. It's a Reflex/Deflex Longbow - Tulipwood with a bamboo core.
Tom Scholberg
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Pete, No kidding about the brad nailer, I've done that on the last couple builds. Interesting bulkheads are you going to add hatches to the round holes or are you just being artistic? Brings back memories of my build. Looks great, keep posting and see you in Aug. Like I have said, the Poleboat has become one of my favorites. BTW that stick and string stuff must be treating you pretty hard ? ;-0
Huntindave McCann
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Al,
Pup???? Obviously you have not seen Otto. I hope Pete is making his poleboat about 15% bigger in order to accommodate his Chessie. :>) :>)
Pete,
Looking forward to seeing you and your new toy in August.
Pup???? Obviously you have not seen Otto. I hope Pete is making his poleboat about 15% bigger in order to accommodate his Chessie. :>) :>)
Pete,
Looking forward to seeing you and your new toy in August.
Pete McMiller
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Tom,
I don't know why I picked a circle in the bulkheads. I had to put some kind of hole in them and wanted the most strength and still be able to access the space so I guess a circle resulted. Don't know if I'll put a hatch in but it's a good thought.
I don't know why I picked a circle in the bulkheads. I had to put some kind of hole in them and wanted the most strength and still be able to access the space so I guess a circle resulted. Don't know if I'll put a hatch in but it's a good thought.
Pete McMiller
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Sometimes I wonder, Al. Otto is right at 100 lbs so no matter what we do I usually need to plan extra space for him. When I picked him out of the litter he was one of the smaller males left. I hoped he'd max out at 80 lbs but he was that heavy at 12 months.
Pete McMiller
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Boy-O-boy I want to get this in the water.
Anyway, after I got the bulkheads, knees, and deck beams installed I flipped it over. Taking the stitches out was a brease. I used my 10A battery charger, heated the wires up and they slipped right out. Then I had to fill all the holes and everything.
She's getting dressed now. 3.25 oz tight weave.
A quick sand and then tape for the seams.
Flip her over and it's on to shear clamps. Tried some .75 square Sitka but it was way too stiff and cracked. This was some Doug Fir I had on the rafters from a previous build cut it down the middle with my band saw and put the bad edge to the inside. The PVC clamps are 4" dia. and 3" long. The whole stick of pipe was like $5 at the home center. They work great for some 'limited hold' applications as you can't crank them down.
After a bunch of fitting I got the decks epoxied on and trimmed. Filled the edges where there were some voids from the clamping operations. This morning I dressed the deck.
This has turned out to be invaluable. It was suggested by my strip boat building friend and at 4" wide is just about perfect. The pack of 10 refills is less then $5.
So, as soon as the epoxy is set I can put a second coat on the deck and start on the coaming. The Sitka that wasn't suitable for the shear clamps looks like it will work great for the combing.
Anyway, after I got the bulkheads, knees, and deck beams installed I flipped it over. Taking the stitches out was a brease. I used my 10A battery charger, heated the wires up and they slipped right out. Then I had to fill all the holes and everything.
She's getting dressed now. 3.25 oz tight weave.
A quick sand and then tape for the seams.
Flip her over and it's on to shear clamps. Tried some .75 square Sitka but it was way too stiff and cracked. This was some Doug Fir I had on the rafters from a previous build cut it down the middle with my band saw and put the bad edge to the inside. The PVC clamps are 4" dia. and 3" long. The whole stick of pipe was like $5 at the home center. They work great for some 'limited hold' applications as you can't crank them down.
After a bunch of fitting I got the decks epoxied on and trimmed. Filled the edges where there were some voids from the clamping operations. This morning I dressed the deck.
This has turned out to be invaluable. It was suggested by my strip boat building friend and at 4" wide is just about perfect. The pack of 10 refills is less then $5.
So, as soon as the epoxy is set I can put a second coat on the deck and start on the coaming. The Sitka that wasn't suitable for the shear clamps looks like it will work great for the combing.
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Ryan Werden
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Neat idea with the pvc clamps Pete. What was your target weight when completed? I look forward to seeing this on the water.
Pete McMiller
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Ryan,
My target is less than 70 #'s and so far I think it will be. Still have to add the combing, hardware and floor. I think the floor is going to be removable but I may need to have a couple floor supports/keelson. Also I think I'm going to put a brass wear strip down the keel line.
My target is less than 70 #'s and so far I think it will be. Still have to add the combing, hardware and floor. I think the floor is going to be removable but I may need to have a couple floor supports/keelson. Also I think I'm going to put a brass wear strip down the keel line.
Ryan Werden
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That weight sounds perfect for that type of boat.
Huntindave McCann
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So Pete,
Is this destined to be one of the door prizes for the Lacrosse get together?? :>) :>) Looks like you will have it complete and water tested by then.
BTW, You are doing a nice job both building and documenting your build. Thanks for sharing your project.
Is this destined to be one of the door prizes for the Lacrosse get together?? :>) :>) Looks like you will have it complete and water tested by then.
BTW, You are doing a nice job both building and documenting your build. Thanks for sharing your project.
Pete McMiller
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DOOR PRIZE?? If you're lucky I'll save you a piece of pie!! My goal is to have this ready for paint before Thursday night so when I get back next week it will have had a good time to cure. Don't know if that's possible but I'm going to give it a go.
Thanks for the compliments. It has been a fun project and been progressing fast enough so I don't lose interest. It sure is nice to have the experience to know what to do next. I guess Sam Devlin was correct when he said "You build your first boat so you know how to build your second". This being my 3rd I guess the techniques are finally starting to set in.
Thanks for the compliments. It has been a fun project and been progressing fast enough so I don't lose interest. It sure is nice to have the experience to know what to do next. I guess Sam Devlin was correct when he said "You build your first boat so you know how to build your second". This being my 3rd I guess the techniques are finally starting to set in.
Brian Rippelmeyer
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Pete,my-t-fine work!!!! Bring that down and I can airbrush some camo on it if you want. Looking forward to august 14th,Brian
Pete McMiller
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Wow, that's a great offer and really tempting. I'm going to have to ponder it a bit and get back to you. Too bad it isn't done already, I'll be in St Louis over the 4th visiting my kids.
ROBERT WARNER
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Pete,
I just came over here and read this after you mentioned you were working on a Poleboat. Working hard indeed I would say. I am going to try to show Dad your pictures tonight. He will LOVE to see what you have posted. He has always thought about building his own wooden boat.
Robert
I just came over here and read this after you mentioned you were working on a Poleboat. Working hard indeed I would say. I am going to try to show Dad your pictures tonight. He will LOVE to see what you have posted. He has always thought about building his own wooden boat.
Robert
Eric Dellamater
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Looks good Pete. Nice clean work.
How long do you usually let your epoxy cure before you paint? I hear some guys going 2 weeks to make sure off gassing/cure is complete.
Your thoughts?
How long do you usually let your epoxy cure before you paint? I hear some guys going 2 weeks to make sure off gassing/cure is complete.
Your thoughts?
Tom Scholberg
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What!!? No transom. This one wil probably paddle faster than mine with the 4 hp. Looks reaally nice Pete. I will now have to leave mine home in the shadows in August. I am doing a bunch of work on the old Broadbill and will bring it to LaCrosse.