According to the Senior Project outline, I should have all my materials assembled for a picture, however, my project is an exception. Not being a oil painting, or stain glass window my project is a multi-stepped, in which, one phase must be completely finished before moving on. Therefore, obtaining all the materials for all the phases is not recommended due to the fact that procuring my materials now will mean higher probability of being damaged and lost (especially with the fiberglass). Also, since I do not like to purchase items without thorough research, it would not be wise to start buying items and then realizing they were the wrong size. (I felt bad for the worker at Home Depot who waited for a good ten minutes to restock the wood glues as I debated with myself which wood glue to buy) The next items to purchase are the ones with fiberglassing. Doing research on the internet, I found the best source of West System Epoxy to be from http://www.jamestowndistributors.com, I have decided to buy my materials from them. Yet, seeing that my advisor has not been home, I have not been able to talk with him for his advice on fiberglassing and which hardener to use 205, 206, or 207? After I come to final decision and my advisor approves it, then I will place my order in. If you can't tell already, I am hesitant on fiberglassing, seeing that my expertise is in watching "How to" videos on Youtube and reading "How to Fiberglass Boats." Not the true expert... Also two more pieces of white oak have to be purchased from Rockler, but that step is needed after the interior has been glassed, which is not for a few weeks. The final step would be to buy medium cane for the seats, but that can be bought at Hobby Lobby and Varnish which can be bought from either Lowes or Home Depot. Not wanting to drop a few hundred dollars just yet, I have decided to further research as I start and continue to strip the canoe giving me a bit more time to think. However, I have reached a point in which I am almost ready to glue my first strip, all that needs to be accomplished is fine carving on the bow and stern and making small adjustments with the mould. I am so excited for my project even though I am beginning to grow nervous hoping I have not messed up and have to redo a section. However, that is my preliminary setup and action plan. Also included are the 62 finished 17'-18' cedar strips... and the wood glue.... =)
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Preliminary Setup...
According to the Senior Project outline, I should have all my materials assembled for a picture, however, my project is an exception. Not being a oil painting, or stain glass window my project is a multi-stepped, in which, one phase must be completely finished before moving on. Therefore, obtaining all the materials for all the phases is not recommended due to the fact that procuring my materials now will mean higher probability of being damaged and lost (especially with the fiberglass). Also, since I do not like to purchase items without thorough research, it would not be wise to start buying items and then realizing they were the wrong size. (I felt bad for the worker at Home Depot who waited for a good ten minutes to restock the wood glues as I debated with myself which wood glue to buy) The next items to purchase are the ones with fiberglassing. Doing research on the internet, I found the best source of West System Epoxy to be from http://www.jamestowndistributors.com, I have decided to buy my materials from them. Yet, seeing that my advisor has not been home, I have not been able to talk with him for his advice on fiberglassing and which hardener to use 205, 206, or 207? After I come to final decision and my advisor approves it, then I will place my order in. If you can't tell already, I am hesitant on fiberglassing, seeing that my expertise is in watching "How to" videos on Youtube and reading "How to Fiberglass Boats." Not the true expert... Also two more pieces of white oak have to be purchased from Rockler, but that step is needed after the interior has been glassed, which is not for a few weeks. The final step would be to buy medium cane for the seats, but that can be bought at Hobby Lobby and Varnish which can be bought from either Lowes or Home Depot. Not wanting to drop a few hundred dollars just yet, I have decided to further research as I start and continue to strip the canoe giving me a bit more time to think. However, I have reached a point in which I am almost ready to glue my first strip, all that needs to be accomplished is fine carving on the bow and stern and making small adjustments with the mould. I am so excited for my project even though I am beginning to grow nervous hoping I have not messed up and have to redo a section. However, that is my preliminary setup and action plan. Also included are the 62 finished 17'-18' cedar strips... and the wood glue.... =)
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