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by _AL_
Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:27 am
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Epoxy supplies in sydney
Replies: 3
Views: 4114

Re: Epoxy supplies in sydney

I got a quote just today for a 6kg kit of epoxy from FGI in Brookvale (5kg resin & 1kg hardner). $116. I've been using this for my world record slowest Freedom build & so far no complaints. They are pleasant enough to deal with & happy to give advice. I bought my last batch of Okume ply ...
by _AL_
Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Newbie Okwata Questions
Replies: 27
Views: 19651

Re: Newbie Okwata Questions

The spray contact adhesive will work but be warned it will make the glass turn white when dry so don't use it if you want to use a natural wood finish.
If painting, no issues.

Al
by _AL_
Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:41 am
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Newbie Okwata Questions
Replies: 27
Views: 19651

Re: Newbie Okwata Questions

G'Day mate, The responses already given are pretty spot on the money. I've put some responses in below but keep in mind that I'm only 2/3 through the worlds slowest build so take what I say with a grain of salt. Good luck & enjoy your build. Al G'day fellows, Time to update from my plastic kayak...
by _AL_
Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:44 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Freedom 11
Replies: 23
Views: 26724

Re: Freedom 11

1st sheer clamp layer glued on, inside filleted & wet on wet glass applied inside.

Image

Al
by _AL_
Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:11 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Freedom 11
Replies: 23
Views: 26724

Re: Freedom 11

Contrary to popular belief, I have not fallen of the end of the earth. I am however, Working my way towards the world record for the slowest build...... Now that it's warmed up a bit, I thought is was high time to get some glass on the hull. http://www.users.on.net/~alnjules/alyaka.jpg You may notic...
by _AL_
Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Aussies: Please comment
Replies: 11
Views: 9314

Re: Aussies: Please comment

Never heard of them Matt.
Al
by _AL_
Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:17 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Cape Fear Sit On Top
Replies: 9
Views: 11495

Re: Cape Fear Sit On Top

Any progress mate?

Al
by _AL_
Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:32 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Hairie's Okwata 15 X 26 LC
Replies: 134
Views: 107540

Re: Hairie's Okwata 15 X 26 LC

Outstanding as always Mick. I've been thinking about a removable esky/ livewell design for mine. Yours is a bit different to what I was thinking but interesting none the less. I'll be interested in your assessment of this design on the water. My next build will need to be offshore friendly & cap...
by _AL_
Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:40 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Stripped Freedom 15
Replies: 185
Views: 122543

Re: Stripped Freedom 15 (UPDATED 2/15) Stems

Simply outstanding.
This will be an incredible looking boat. It's already making me drool.

Al
by _AL_
Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:13 am
Forum: Out and About
Topic: Cape Fear adventures
Replies: 15
Views: 20410

Re: Cape Fear adventures

Love the 2nd pic mate.
Very nice

Al