Wgarbato Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Just finished building my strongback and getting ready to start cutting frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I'll be watching this! I've convinced myself that if I get a chance that will be my next build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgarbato Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Frames cut out of Baltic Birch plywood and ready for assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 How did you get them to hang on the tapestry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgarbato Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Frames temporarily in place. Waiting for the glue on the stringer scarf joints to dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrett6575 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I am interested in the Stonefly as well, I'll be interested to see how the build goes. I am curious do the floor boards attach to the bottom side of the frames, in the cutout section I see in your frames, rather than being lashed to the top of the frames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I designed it to be on the bottom. That give you more space, but there have been some recently done with them on the top and I like the way it looks. Check out my blog post Stonefly's Everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Waiting for the glue on the stringer scarf joints to dry Like for paint, it is thrilling to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgarbato Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Lashing complete. I must say, I was not exactly looking forward to this process, but I ended up really enjoying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Lashing complete. I must say, I was not exactly looking forward to this process, but I ended up really enjoying it It is during lashing that all previous work gets really show-cased and you start to see the shape take form. These types of operations are always fun, even when they aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 You are really progressing right along. Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Stonefly is a beautiful build...http://www.flickr.com/photos/mo_kayaks/sets/72157632283358888/ But watch it... this boat can get quite heavy... By the way like your nice big shop.. I used to have mine in the basement of our previous house of 18 yrs... now in a pole barn insulated with straw bales in the country... When I started the lashing process on my first skin boats my mind was wondering about what other things could be constructed this way.... I still think a furniture piece would be interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgarbato Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Funny, I was also thinking about everything that could be lashed. I thought a railing around my deck that was lashed together would look really neat. My wife, I'm sure, would think otherwise:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroE Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 When I was active in Scouting, we learned a suite of lashes for different purposes. Old scout manuals included tables and chairs, albeit more rustic than necessary. That idea does make wheels start turning ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I love new converts....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgarbato Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Almost ready for the famous FROG pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgarbato Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 It's been some time now, but I'm now finished with the framework. I'm getting ready to "oil" the frame and I'm looking for some advice as to what product to use, stain, tung oil, thinned varnish, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Valley Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I've only built one SOF and used pure tung oil. First coat thinned it a bit with mineral spirits, subsequent coats were not thinned. Next boat I'll probably try something else just see if I prefer one over the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I used linseed oil. I think that is what was recommended. I was glad because I love the smell of it as well as tung oil. Love it so much I put linseed oil on all the handles of my shovels, rakes, etc., at least once a year. Your canoe is looking real good. Decided on a color yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I have used BLO (boiled linseed oil) but I would consider varnish or poly just for looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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