Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Boat Builders and Repair :: Strips pulling away from forms
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CabSauv |
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1JimD |
Yes, I clipped the staples after pulling the forms, They may still tear up the sand paper on your ROS, they did on mine. I do what ever it takes ! Screws may even be safer than hot melt. I pulled a splinter off a strip, when using hotmelt, and was careless in removing. Glad you are making progress ! Jim |
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mkdixon |
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HighPlainsDrifter |
Ashes solo pack: The hull is complete. Staples have been pulled. Outside sanding near complete and I am getting close to glassing. I have something going on that I have not seen on my previous builds. The strips along the gunwales have pulled away from the forms in some cases up to 1/2". The pull away is not the same on all forms. I tried a bit of hot glue between the strip and the form, but it did not hold the strip in place. This hull is asymmetric and has distinct tumblehome recurving a bit near the gunwales. The worst pull away is from the center form to the stern. I do not want to lose its pretty shape. I am seriously considering holding the wandering strips to the forms with a small washer head screw when I glass the hull........ Before glassing I would predrill the gunwale strips and wax the screws. When I finish the squeegee work, I would put the screws in and leave them in place while the epoxy sets. The holes will eventually be covered by the gunwales. Is this a hairbrained scheme? |
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HighPlainsDrifter |
For better or worse this was my solution to the wandering strips. I nailed the blocks to the gunwale strips after the epoxy was on the hull and well before it started to set. My hope is that the cured epoxy/fiberglass will keep the strips aligned to the forms when the nails are pulled. |
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tumblehome |
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HighPlainsDrifter |
I will know what to use soon enough. I have screws with washers, staples, nails, small blocks of wood (coated with packing tape) with nails, and patience. I am waiting for a day when I have 2 extra hands. Thank you all for tips and suggestions. I will let you know how things turn out. |
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HighPlainsDrifter |
Thanks for your reply.......... I was expecting your response. I am glad that someone else has also "been there, done that" One clarification on screws. If I end up using screws, the screws will be put in after the glass is wetted up (screws on top of glass). Awkward to do this, but I can see it working. I like your staple idea. I have some SS staples and if push comes to shove, I could always snip them off at the forms and leave them buried under the glass and gunwales. In any event, it is reassuring that you have done such a thing also. Today, I wet up the hull to raise the grain, let her dry, and then give a quick sanding with 120. In the days ahead I will reinforce the bow and stern with some 4oz glass strips (cut on the bias). I am thinking of putting 2 layers of 4oz glass on the bottom. One will be a partial covering the mid-section (50" wide cloth) and the other will be the full sheet. Eventually I plan on using only one 4oz layer on the inside. |
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1JimD |
Screws will be difficult to get loose, under glass. Staples will pull through. I'd give hot melt another try. Hot melt can be tough to get to release also. a lot of patience and care are needed. Good luck ! Jim |