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    Is it too cold to Epoxy

    Fellas, It's been awhile, but I am back to the pirogue. When I left, the pirogue was assembled and I was about to filet. Well, it is at the same stage, but one seam did not take. Once that is patched, it is time to filet. One question. I have the regular old Raka hardener. Will it...
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    A bit cockeyed, but I like her

    Well, you can see that one set of ribs is a little off, but she's coming along. I am butt joining the bottom pieces tonight and hope to attach it this weekend. Thanks for the advice to date, its a big help. Mudd http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x90/MuddlerOH/DSCN0133.jpg...
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    Which comes first, Epoxy saturation or filets for the seams

    I hope to attach rails and put the bottom on this weekend. After that, do I cover the entire boat in a coat of epoxy and then do the epoxy/wood flour filets or do I filet first then epoxy. Also, should I epoxy the inside first or the outside? Any input appreciated. Right now, with...
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    Can I use 1/2 ply for a UJ Bottom?

    After buying a UJ kit about 18 months ago, I decided it was finally time to build it. So far I have assembled the ribs with gussets, cut and scarfed the sides and this week I hope to attach the sides to the stems and the ribs. I am using 4 ribs. The side are 1/4 inch ply, but I bought 1/2...