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by nickbob00
Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 4
Views: 2670

Re: D5 Build

I had another go today and it turns out that the reason for the frames not fitting quite right are twofold: firstly, I was installing them at the wrong lengths along the boat and secondly, two of them were cut to the wrong sizes! I stitched the bottoms to the sides, bow and stern and reinstalled the...
by nickbob00
Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Best place to buy epoxy (UK)
Replies: 1
Views: 368

Best place to buy epoxy (UK)

Hello I was wondering if there was any general consensus on where the best place to buy epoxy resin in home use quantities was. I am considering buying either the 6kg resin (small boat/canoe) or the bundle from this site http://www.fyneboatkits.co.uk/other/epoxy/ . If anyone has dealt with this site...
by nickbob00
Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Builder's Small Boats
Topic: D5 Build
Replies: 4
Views: 2670

D5 Build

Hello All I am currently working on my first boat, a D5. I've just finished stitching the frame to the sides and the bottom together. Construction will continue when I have bought some epoxy so hold on! I used 5.5mm and 9mm WBP plywood, I'm hoping it will stay together. I'm planning on building the ...