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by sds
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Pit Blinds
Replies: 4
Views: 1065

Re: Pit Blinds

A couple of ideas :help: :

Build in a bench seat along the back. Maybe a shelf for ammo and "necessities" along the front. A step on each end for getting in/out. A more complex build but the extra angles would add rigidity to the box and make for less of an excavation.
cheers
by sds
Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: Wire Chases for Small Boats??
Replies: 11
Views: 2056

Re: Wire Chases for Small Boats??

:lol:

I think Jacques would like to see builds that achieve the simple elegance of his designs.

Some come close, most have other ideas. Sometimes alot of ideas. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm guessing Jacques has nightmares, literally, about over-built boats.
by sds
Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:34 pm
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: od18 project for sale
Replies: 15
Views: 13398

Re: od18 project for sale

Wow. Going through your build thread, it looks like a quality build with some extras.

Not in the market myself. Hope you get what you're asking, or enough to be satisfied.

Have you tried Craigslist or maybe ebay?
by sds
Sat Oct 10, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: TJ's V10
Replies: 510
Views: 86208

Re: TJ's V10

That's a beauty. The brightwork looks very rich. The oarlocks are setting a new standard in ... oarlocks.

Now go put on some wear! I want to see scratches, dings and dents!
by sds
Sat Oct 03, 2015 6:02 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: knottyBuoyz III The TW28 Project
Replies: 2691
Views: 359909

Re: knottyBuoyz III The TW28 Project

terrulian wrote:Ummm, how does the ole' lady feel about this use of the mixer?
More like, how does the ole' lady like her *new* mixer?

edit: .. and box of chocolates.
by sds
Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: TJ's V10
Replies: 510
Views: 86208

Re: TJ's V10

:lol:

Didn't want to say...

Instead of rolling a rock up a hill, it'll be an eternity brushing varnish.

Best live right.
by sds
Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: TJ's V10
Replies: 510
Views: 86208

Re: TJ's V10

terrulian wrote:[...]
Not one more coat of any brand of any kind of clear finish goes on this boat until the day either the boat or I are no longer in existence.
Now that's what I like to hear!

But wait... that means you'll be varnishing in Heaven.

doh!
by sds
Sat Aug 29, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: New Designs in the Future
Replies: 24
Views: 2860

Re: New Designs in the Future

Another design of this type I'd like to see would be a prone paddleboard: long and narrow, you kneel and paddle with both hands. You don't expect to stand up on it, just cover alot of water. It would be cool if it could be used kayak style, kind of like a surf ski, and have capacity to carry skin di...
by sds
Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Epoxy Mixed 2-to-1 as 1-to-1 !
Replies: 33
Views: 3840

Re: Epoxy Mixed 2-to-1 as 1-to-1 !

When doing this kind of work, do-overs and recovery are part of the bargain. You're going above and beyond here.

The main takeaway though is never, ever, ever mix 2:1 as 1:1...

ever.
by sds
Fri Jul 31, 2015 2:54 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: GV-10
Replies: 5
Views: 1312

Re: GV-10

I like to be able to slide around on a seat. Kiwi grip would tend to hold dirt/fish blood/guts which could transfer to clothing, where paint is a quick wipedown.

I'd keep kiwi to the heavy wear areas, or areas where you need the extra traction.