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    Retarding Drying of Wood

    Getting ready to begin a dugout project. Couple years ago I built a half of a dugout from a grow back cypress log. I had the outside shape and approximately 90% complete. I started on the inside and once I got about 60% of the material removed from the bow section I started having minor...
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    Graphite Usage

    In reading many post I have come across the mention of this material often. Best I can figure is that it is added to paint or epoxy. Is this for durability or is it for a slicker surface for easier paddling??. Could someone educate me on this process and its usage. :?:
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    Getting Feet Wet

    Have been reading forum for the last few months. Just retired and getting ready to build a dugout pirogue. Got a 38" X 16' sinker log. Last spring I practiced on a piece of tidewater cypress on flare and and outside shape. Have to say it looked pretty good but not perfect. Anyone has any info...