mikes cs25

JASmine · Post by **JASmine** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:32 am

Mike
I hope all is going well with your construction. Would you please email me. I have a few questions.
Thanks

Davef · Post by **Davef** » Mon May 01, 2006 10:42 pm

I WANT ONE.

That hull looks real nice Mike!

mike neal · Post by **mike neal** » Tue May 02, 2006 12:28 pm

Thanks Dave. Mike

mike neal · Post by **mike neal** » Sat May 06, 2006 10:23 pm

Can someone please help me come up with a rub rail for my cs25? I`m trying to get 40+ year dried 3/4x1 1/2 clear cypress strips to make the bend and have broken two already, one plain and one scarfed. I think it`s just too dry to make the compound bend. Any other ideas? Mike

mike neal · Post by **mike neal** » Sat May 06, 2006 10:34 pm

OOPS!!! I should have said kerffed rather than scarffed. I wish I could spell too. M

stickystuff · Post by **stickystuff** » Sun May 07, 2006 7:14 am

Try taking a 3" piece of PVC Pipe and fill with water. Cap one end off and stick the cypress in the tube,Pour a bottle of amonia in and fill the rest with water. Let it soak for 24 hours. This should soften it up and allow it to bend easier. I have done this with clear fir. may work on cypress. It dries out in a day or so.

JASmine · Post by **JASmine** » Sun May 07, 2006 2:38 pm

Mike
Just rip the pieces you have into 1/4" thickness and do it in layers..easy to bend... and rigid after you epoxy each layer.
Good Luck

mike neal · Post by **mike neal** » Fri May 12, 2006 9:50 am

Thanks for the tips guys. Been away from the boat for a bit for my sons wedding. Time to get back in "THE ZONE". Mike

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