GPStick Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Considering that Jeff sent his sinus stuff north to me (at least that's my story) I'm pleased with the progress. The bow is laced up and I'm back to the stern stem. But my forearm muscles are screaming trying to squeeze the fabric together and I need more than i have to work out the compound curves at the stern. Did anyone else have trouble there? If I lift, pull and squeeze too much there are wrinkles on the top, if I don't they end up down the back. I've pulled the lacing out twice and I'm done for today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I finally got the stern stitched. Today I worked off and on with the rope stitch. Got past the bow hatch and 2/3 rds to the bow and then pulled it back out and am trying again. Maintaining uniformity is not going well. Hoping to do better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Things are looking a little better And the stern should turn out pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Look'n good. Fun and rewarding taint it??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Had a couple frustrating parts but all in all, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I wanted to upload some pic's today but can't. I'm in waiting mode now. Need the paint and a final decision on my color. Try tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 WOW, I can finally upload some photos. The shrinking went very well. At first I wasn't sure but I just slowed down the iron and let it heat a little more. First time I have done this without wetting out the fabric before ironing. I will admit to a few holes in the stitching by being too aggressive with the thread. Will have a better feel next time. Have the Lexall on hand. Need it for the hatch rims anyway. Holes are melted for the deck rigging and hardware is on the workbench. Finally made a paint decision but you all just have to wait. Went ahead and installed the seat back. Did a variation on the book as I just wasn't content with screws. Found a type of T nut with out teeth and thru bolted. Used the caulk to seal up. My rope lip looks pretty good to me. Like the black so all deck lines will be black. It was easy to do and I decided not to attach the seat back to the rope like I had originally thought. Just a shot of the skin shrunk out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwightM Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Looking very Good Stick. I started my sewing today. Knocked off at 4:40 back at it in the AM. I understand about your hand pain pulling the skin. Do you think I use a heat gun to shrink my skin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 No, stick with the iron. Even that needs to be kept moving but not quickly. I have used the heat gun on nylon and the last time almost lost the skin. This material is not as tough. The iron will work really well, just have to find the touch. And you'll see it when you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwightM Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks GP....I'll tell my wife, No , no I pick up an iron at the Good Will. Have a good weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Really looking good, can't wait to see it painted. I like the rope around the cowl. Looks real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Feager Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Thanks, Paul. Dwight, I got away with the house iron, but I was half done before getting noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 LOL. I bought myself an iron because I knew she would reach for hers and it would be in shop. But you can show your wife your not going to hurt hers. The fabric is clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Feager Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 How long are you all waiting after painting before paddling? Canvas canoe shops recommend a month for the enamel to cure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 2-3 days has worked for me. A week is probably better in that the paint will be harder and tougher. But I am just careful at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Good, the hull has almost 2 weeks now what with 1 coat per day. Putting on lines now and painters. Then the rub strips. BTW, how did you anchor the tubing to the floatation bags? The valve is easy to find but the connection to the bag isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I intended to do a write up on making float bags. But I got my idea for attaching the valve from Tom Yost. Works like a champ! http://www.yostwerks.com/FloatbagC.html http://www.yostwerks.com/FloatbagD.html I have looked and looked and there is nothing that works better than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 WOW, Great! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPStick Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 OK, photo on grass. All that is left is the deck line behind the cockpit and 1 surprise that is in shipping. Test paddle coming up Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 That really looks great. Love the colors. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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