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05-20-2013, 11:02 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Iceboxes and refridgeration in Building / Repair

For a basic box the suggested waterproof polystyrene foam is good. I like a plywood liner but also face it with formica which is far more rugged...

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05-19-2013, 04:56 PM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread An Interesting Take On Block Planes in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

FWW recently sent me a invite to critique the most recent issue. I usually refuse to participate in such things but did so in this case. As said by...

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05-17-2013, 08:38 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread How Fuller drill bits and counter sinks are made in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

I thought I was getting the best when I sprung for a set of Fuller taper CSK bits many years ago. They are the best of the taper variety but taper...

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05-15-2013, 07:59 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Ohio Sharpie Build in Building / Repair

I am a decade or two beyond EC capability but have helped build boats that have raced and won in it. Also followed the EC for several years as well...

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05-14-2013, 06:49 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Ohio Sharpie Build in Building / Repair

Captkirk, Competing in the EC is not cheap no matter what the boat may cost. That is an inescapable fact. The essence of a sharpie is a narrow,...

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05-12-2013, 10:51 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Epoxy-Copper Bottom paint? in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

About 20 years ago I coated the bottom of a 26' fiberglass sloop with "Copperpoxy" from System 3. This was part of a stripping of the gelcoat and...

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05-10-2013, 07:43 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread One dead, one injured in Artemis AC72 capsize on SF Bay.... in Misc. Boat Related

I doubt that most of the resistance to the AC72 is a result of concern for safety. We all accept risk when we do dangerous things for sport. My...

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05-09-2013, 10:55 PM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread One dead, one injured in Artemis AC72 capsize on SF Bay.... in Misc. Boat Related

Who was celebrating the accident? I did not get that from any of the posts. Many have been saying that these boats are not really better than the...

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05-08-2013, 12:16 PM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Marine Plywood in Building / Repair

The patches are secure enough but the outline of each one is the equivalent of a "check" in the shape of the patch. No reasonable amount of paint...

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05-07-2013, 10:07 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Reasons For Building a Boat, By Mick Storer in Designs / Plans

Well, there is you need to and you have to. That makes two more reasons.

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05-07-2013, 10:04 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread A question of nomenclature. in Designs / Plans

It sounds like you did not use any tape on the outside either. If you are only going to tape one side of the joint, do the outside for several...

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05-06-2013, 08:08 PM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Traditional, heavy, big hp. fuel guzzler, no glits, beach cruiser planing boat plans in Designs / Plans

Mike, I'm about ready for another run at the spanish out at the inlet. Intended to stop by after the wooden boat show Saturday but the weather...

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05-06-2013, 08:28 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Band Saw dying in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

Or even more likely, the drive belt is loose. If the motor is not getting hot or smoking, it may be ok.

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05-06-2013, 08:26 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread A question of nomenclature. in Designs / Plans

Sorry about the failure of the Opti. Your conclusion of inadequate filet is correct but the solution is wrong. Untold numbers of Optis have been...

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05-02-2013, 09:26 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Fiberglass sheathing comment in Building / Repair

As have many others, I discovered outgassing, much to my dismay and extra work. It has only happened when an epoxied surface was exposed to the sun,...

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05-01-2013, 08:04 PM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Fiberglass sheathing comment in Building / Repair

I agree that your problem is too much epoxy and the glass is floating. That the problem only occurs on flat surfaces only makes this more clear. ...

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04-29-2013, 11:49 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread 1/4" too thin? in Building / Repair

"The boat is rock solid, but needs work." Mike, I'd be leery of calling my boat rock solid. Someone might get the wrong idea.

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04-29-2013, 07:53 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread 1/4" too thin? in Building / Repair

Plenty of sailboats have been built with 1/4" bottoms and have seen heavier service than your 8' dinghy is likely to encounter. These are often...

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04-29-2013, 07:43 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Resorcinol glue source in Building / Repair

I've made quite a few laminations with epoxy but have never used maximum clamping pressure and minimum thickness glue line. I'm unwilling to...

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04-28-2013, 09:00 PM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Resorcinol glue source in Building / Repair

Well, I have to say that building a wooden propeller is the most exacting piece of woodworking that I have ever attempted.

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04-28-2013, 07:13 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Resorcinol glue source in Building / Repair

Thanks guys, I knew about this and am glad to get some reinforcement on using it. I am leery of using epoxy on such a large surface where high...

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04-27-2013, 09:40 PM

Tom Lathrop started a thread Resorcinol glue source in Building / Repair

The wooden airplane propeller that was built in my shop a few years ago has been destroyed in a landing accident and we have to build a new one. I...

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04-25-2013, 12:50 PM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Bruce Kirby: "It's the Boat That Matters, Not the Name" in Designs / Plans

I had one of the earliest Lasers with a three digit number and have also met Bruce through his NIS Sharpies. It's true that there are always several...

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04-23-2013, 08:28 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread 12m2 shapies - ktl film in Misc. Boat Related

Thanks Dylan, Reminds me of my years in a Windmill, also based on a sharpie and of similar sail area although only 15 1/2' LOA.

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04-23-2013, 08:04 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread microballoons and no tape for a stitch and glue tender- strong enough? in Building / Repair

Wow, I guess this problem is all cleared up. We don't solve problems so much as trample them to death. If you don't like sanding, then don't use...

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04-22-2013, 04:45 PM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Taping seams in Building / Repair

True enough. Most designers recommendations (mine included) are overkill for tape in doing filet joints. For a filet joint in small boats, most...

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04-22-2013, 11:57 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Epoxy (or epoxy glass) fillets in Building / Repair

Rubber squeegees are available from Thalco. The ridges near the edge of the filet is one of the problems. Scraping them off is the usual way to get...

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04-22-2013, 07:38 AM

Tom Lathrop replied to a thread Epoxy (or epoxy glass) fillets in Building / Repair

The best tool for this job depends on the angle of the joint and whether it is a long or short one or if its in a corner. These call for different...

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