TX 18 Build
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Re: TX 18 Build
you just need to upgrade to a vacuum table for your cnc, those are really nice as they hold the part in place as well as help with dust control
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Current build: FL14 (+10%)
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Re: TX 18 Build
Hey Derrick,
Just wondered if you got that transom mounted and those panels stitched up?!
Huck
Just wondered if you got that transom mounted and those panels stitched up?!
Huck
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Re: TX 18 Build
Huck,
Transom mounted and stiching started. Large bottom panels loosely stitched... Now for the sides. There are lots of bends with the six panels..... I will just see how it goes.....
Transom mounted and stiching started. Large bottom panels loosely stitched... Now for the sides. There are lots of bends with the six panels..... I will just see how it goes.....
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Re: TX 18 Build
I'm trying to get as much done as I can with the limited time I have to do it in. My plate is full but I would like to have the whole thing glassed before the summer heat really hits. I just need to torture this thing into an even, fair shape that is identical on both sides..... That shouldn't be too hard with 6 panels.....
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Re: TX 18 Build
Looks good to me! Cute kid, too! Looks like his mom.
The only thing I remember is that I glued a 1' wide piece of 3/8 plywood (on edge) under the front edge of the center panels. I am sure that is unclear and I can't access my photo gallery right now to show you. I found that without it the panel really got a bow in it from side to side and didn't lay down on my jig properly. Of course, you may not have that problem.
Wish I was closer. I would love to help. I had a very experienced friend helping and my younger brother mixing resin for us. Took us about 6 or 7 hours to glass the entire outside. That was tape and fabric.
I am tired of mountain weather. 36 here today with wet show. I am about ready to give up on land work and be a beach bum again! Florida's sounding really good.
Huck
The only thing I remember is that I glued a 1' wide piece of 3/8 plywood (on edge) under the front edge of the center panels. I am sure that is unclear and I can't access my photo gallery right now to show you. I found that without it the panel really got a bow in it from side to side and didn't lay down on my jig properly. Of course, you may not have that problem.
Wish I was closer. I would love to help. I had a very experienced friend helping and my younger brother mixing resin for us. Took us about 6 or 7 hours to glass the entire outside. That was tape and fabric.
I am tired of mountain weather. 36 here today with wet show. I am about ready to give up on land work and be a beach bum again! Florida's sounding really good.
Huck
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Re: TX 18 Build
Hey Huck,
That kid does look like his mother.
This Okoume is pretty flexible stuff. I will see what it looks like once I stitch the front part of the panels to the foward bow molds. It will be interesting to see how it comes together. I just need to really make sure the transom is perfect from side to side and top to bottom...
I would love it if you would move over to this area. Let me know when you are over this way and we can hook up.
That kid does look like his mother.
This Okoume is pretty flexible stuff. I will see what it looks like once I stitch the front part of the panels to the foward bow molds. It will be interesting to see how it comes together. I just need to really make sure the transom is perfect from side to side and top to bottom...
I would love it if you would move over to this area. Let me know when you are over this way and we can hook up.
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Re: TX 18 Build
Hey Derrick, looking good! I'm not doing anything on Saturday if you need a hand. Let me know...
Richard
Completed boats...XF20 "Red Alert", Aripeka Angler's Strip Canoe, FS18 “Bare Bones”, GF12
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Completed boats...XF20 "Red Alert", Aripeka Angler's Strip Canoe, FS18 “Bare Bones”, GF12
Currently building...PY12 Kayak
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- Cracker Larry
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Re: TX 18 Build
Dang, that's a bunch of stitches
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Re: TX 18 Build
Richard,
I would love your help this weekend. I'll give you a call later.
CL,
I put them every 6 inches and will tighten them very slowly to prevent bowing or warping between stitches. I just didn't want to have to keep adding more as I went along....
I would love your help this weekend. I'll give you a call later.
CL,
I put them every 6 inches and will tighten them very slowly to prevent bowing or warping between stitches. I just didn't want to have to keep adding more as I went along....
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Re: TX 18 Build
I spent a few hours this morning with Richard tightening the zip ties and trying to twist this bad boy into shap... Here is what we have so far. I have not commited to tack weld it yet.... I had kid duty that stopped me from finishing the tack welding.....
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