Glassing - Petrel Build - E9
Today I fiberglass. In this video I talk about the cleaning up stain bleed-through and then get fiberglassing. I discuss the time line of glassing and what I use for fill coat
Epoxy
Epoxy
Videos, blog posts and articles about working with epoxy resin for boat building and related arts.
Applying Carbon Fiber by Hand
Gluing the Shafts Together and Finishing
I like to do most of the work before gluing the scarf on the shaft together. This just keeps the parts easy to handle while doing the work.
Glassing the Blades
It is amazing how much strength a layer of 2-ounce fiberglass will add to the wood. Between the two and with the cord around the edge the paddle blade can absorb a lot of abuse.
End Pour vs End Block
The End Pour
A common question is "what is the end pour good for?" For those who don't kno
Strip Planked Boat Material and Weight Calculator
Anyone building a strip-built boat from scratch eventually has to decide how much wood they need. At the same time they may be curious as to how much the boat is going to weigh.
