D15 in Katy TX

[gstanfield]

Sorry to hear about the oops situation. Routers don't really bother me much, but I still get the cold sweats running my table saw. I broke two ribs as a teenager running my Dad's table saw and to this day it still takes me a while to get comfortable when running one

[Flat Fish]

Got back in the saddle last night. With a fence, feather board and push stick I am happy to report that no router incidents occured. I now have four fairig boards. I bought 2 3/4" and 4 1/4" sticky back sand paper so I made a 1/4" and 1/2" ply board in each width. The boards are 24" long, which covers the widest area on the boat plus a few inches.

I was contemplating puting the thin craft foam on the boards as a cushion. Anyone think this would be an improvement in performance? Might just try without and if dissatisfied change one up as a test.

Quick fair, primer and paint should arrive tomorrow and sand paper is due on Monday. Excited!

[Flat Fish]

Got the first coat of fairing on the bottom this morning before the kids were up. Plan to do the sides later today. Then it's sand, sand, sand...

[Flat Fish]

Well, spring is here. I finally fnished sanding the first coat of fairing and applied a second coat. It was good to make some progress, after so many months. Hope to start chipping away at the hull and get her done.

Would love to take a finished boat to the Texas get together...

[Fishwater]

Coming along nicely.

Would love to take a finished boat to the Texas get together...

Me too but I fear it may not happen.

[Flat Fish]

Hi guys! Been a while.

Been doing a lot of long board sanding today. I can officially say I hate this part... Anyone of you guys love fairing and sanding?

Still probably need 2 passes of fairing, but I'm going to start with the quick fair on the next pass. Sure hope that sands faster.

[pee wee]

You didn't say what grit sandpaper you're using, it should be something really rough- 40x or 60x would be appropriate at this stage- you're establishing shape. Once you get close to fair, then think about smooth.

[Flat Fish]

I'm using 36 and 40. I am on the last side of the boat for sanding for this round. Then I will apply some quick fair. I think after the quick fair, I will be close to having everything even. A few spots will definitely need another pass.

Feels good to make some progress.

[Fishwater]

Once you start sanding the quick fair you're going to be kicking yourself you didn't use it earlier. I did.

Btw, I'm only a few exits east of you off I10 If you ever need a hand. You know, once you're done fairing.