I see the project is coming along nicely. I also support your overkill on letting the unused epoxy finish going off in a spot that the heat, which is quite a bit, can't evolve into a fire. I have a cement block outside of my shop that I set my containers on. I've never had a problem with that heat, but like you, I feel better safe than sorry. I've also learned to mix the batches to match my operating speed so that there is less waste of that expensive compound. Thanks for the project update.
Troy, a small tip . If you use a metal cutting blade in your jigsaw to cut the thin ply you are using there will be no tear out.Works just as fast as a blade ment for wood.
Such an inspiration to find your channel. It can feel a bit lonely out here in the west for aspiring sailors and to see your guys journeys gives us the confidence it can be done.
Hi Troy, very interesting video, love the practical and informative work you’ve done and your narrative expertise. All the best to you all from the UK.
The difficulty in that lies with having to run a small property , be a da and run a business. The boat steps get squeezed in as I can. I'd guess hours burned up till this point, is about 20 but they are spread out. Christmas, New Year's and some parties didn't help.
That book is worth its weight in digital gold. I once had a real copy which disappeared I will download that one for sure. It covers lots of techniques some quite obscure ones you may struggle to learn otherwise.
VERY Cool!!!! I worked with Resin and catalyst and YEA IT GETS HOT if you are not careful it will POOF GOOD Job Troy!!! PS I am Missing the Same Tooth 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Loads of good advice here. I try and have some uses in mind for excess epoxy, even if it's only painting it on some plywood edges or similar. Also, I use saw dust to make thickened epoxy.
Hi Troy, great attention to detail, that router will make a good clean finished product 👌. Hey quick heads up, Ross Barnett just posted a "Welsford's flotilla lake Rotoiti" episode, Scamps to Pathfinder's 👍 Good luck on the build, from the Bay of Islands, Nz, late summer cruise 🙏
The boat is coming along nicely. It didn’t happen yet at this stage, but if you ever have a screw or wire that sticks in the epoxy, you can just hold a soldering iron to the screw, and the heat will soften the epoxy long enough to remove the screw.
Just for your info mate if it's helpful, when mixing Bote-Cote you can mix by weight, I do it all the time especially for small amounts. The ratio is 100gms resin to 44gms hardener.
Regarding the epoxy disposal, I don't think it's overkill -- it's peace of mind and you're probably still thinking like a sailor regarding safety which is good. I use boiled linseed and other oils for finishing woodworking projects and I will layout used rags, etc. and let them cure before disposal (I was in the Navy, like minds?). Why chance it when there's no need to? If I ever figure out a use for used rags...
I'll use aluminium for time saving, weight saving and I will fill the tube with foam as a righting aid. I do love wooden spars, but this little ship will probably see some hard use and only just enough maintenance.
Water has a known volume to weight : 1ml=1 gram. I'm just using it to establish desired volumes, and mark that on the sticks. Because both steps in finding the volumes use the same substance (water) I can be confident that the weight/ volume relationship stays the same. Epoxy and its hardener may have different densities, so I can't use weight for them later. (And Pascale hates me covering her scales in resin)
Aye m8’s! What happened to your teeth? I once hit one of my teeth whilst hammering a nail into a tree at about 6 m over the ground, standing on a ladder 🪜 Shocking, very uncomfortable and unnecessary 🙄 [I was setting up a copper wire for antenna to my DX radio]
My tooth was cracked from a smack in the mouth I got when I was younger.(I didn't deserve that particular one 😉) The damage eventually led to it dying. It's replaced now, but thank you for asking.
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Thanks!
I see the project is coming along nicely. I also support your overkill on letting the unused epoxy finish going off in a spot that the heat, which is quite a bit, can't evolve into a fire. I have a cement block outside of my shop that I set my containers on. I've never had a problem with that heat, but like you, I feel better safe than sorry. I've also learned to mix the batches to match my operating speed so that there is less waste of that expensive compound. Thanks for the project update.
Troy, a small tip . If you use a metal cutting blade in your jigsaw to cut the thin ply you are using there will be no tear out.Works just as fast as a blade ment for wood.
Troy, your tricks of the trade in the workshop are priceless. Thanks for sharing.
Totally agree with your practice of letting unused epoxy cure away from flammable material. Epoxy 101. Your craftmanship is intimidating mate.
Hell yeh👌👌i sure do miss all your boat stuff episodes.
Such an inspiration to find your channel. It can feel a bit lonely out here in the west for aspiring sailors and to see your guys journeys gives us the confidence it can be done.
Cool to see you back to messing about with boats.
Fantastic, I'm excited to see your final product.
It's good to see your Pathfinder coming along and I note how different our approaches have been......you way looks a lot more efficient may I say.
There has been a little extra time recycling wood, but so far costs are within the budget- never an easy task.
Hi Troy, very interesting video, love the practical and informative work you’ve done and your narrative expertise. All the best to you all from the UK.
Can you include an approximate timeline that a particular step has taken. Very interesting project. Your teaching is very thorough. Thanks Troy.
The difficulty in that lies with having to run a small property , be a da and run a business. The boat steps get squeezed in as I can. I'd guess hours burned up till this point, is about 20 but they are spread out. Christmas, New Year's and some parties didn't help.
That book is worth its weight in digital gold. I once had a real copy which disappeared I will download that one for sure. It covers lots of techniques some quite obscure ones you may struggle to learn otherwise.
It really is a fantastic resource, especially for the price!
Thanks
VERY Cool!!!! I worked with Resin and catalyst and YEA IT GETS HOT if you are not careful it will POOF GOOD Job Troy!!! PS I am Missing the Same Tooth 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Loads of good advice here.
I try and have some uses in mind for excess epoxy, even if it's only painting it on some plywood edges or similar.
Also, I use saw dust to make thickened epoxy.
I just so happened to pinch Pascales sieve to refine my 'wood flour'
Hi Troy,
great attention to detail, that router will make a good clean finished product 👌.
Hey quick heads up, Ross Barnett just posted a "Welsford's flotilla lake Rotoiti" episode, Scamps to Pathfinder's 👍
Good luck on the build, from the Bay of Islands, Nz, late summer cruise 🙏
The boat is coming along nicely. It didn’t happen yet at this stage, but if you ever have a screw or wire that sticks in the epoxy, you can just hold a soldering iron to the screw, and the heat will soften the epoxy long enough to remove the screw.
A very good tip
Really enjoying the build videos Troy. Good luck from Ireland.
Some great tips there troy, thank you.
All the wishes from India.
Just for your info mate if it's helpful, when mixing Bote-Cote you can mix by weight, I do it all the time especially for small amounts. The ratio is 100gms resin to 44gms hardener.
OK great. I suspected the SG of the two would be pretty different, nice to have a number.
Your welcome Troy, Bote-Cote put a small A4 size book that I found very helpful
Cheers Terry
Cheers Troy
luv your work sunshine
always great to watch you work
Thank you for sharing this Troy!
linked book great resource tks
Glad it was helpful!
Epoxy also doesn't stick to baking paper. I use it for smaller pieces.
You can have extended pot time by placing the cup in cold water.
Thanks for the tip. That will come in very handy and probably save using lots of packing tape.
Regarding the epoxy disposal, I don't think it's overkill -- it's peace of mind and you're probably still thinking like a sailor regarding safety which is good. I use boiled linseed and other oils for finishing woodworking projects and I will layout used rags, etc. and let them cure before disposal (I was in the Navy, like minds?). Why chance it when there's no need to? If I ever figure out a use for used rags...
Just missing a neckercheif and a piece of straw .... yeehaw :D
I did not see you treat the end grains ?
It will happen as I go. There's quite a bit more to add to those frames, then 3 sealing coats.
Question, do you have to fill the screw holes ?cheers
Yes. A trade off for not using lots of clamps and having an easier time aligning components under time pressure.
Garbage bags are usually indeed made out of a polypropylene, that is so slippery, no glue adheres to it.
Nice, looking pro, as always troy. Are you going to make a birds mouth mast, or use aluminium?
I'll use aluminium for time saving, weight saving and I will fill the tube with foam as a righting aid. I do love wooden spars, but this little ship will probably see some hard use and only just enough maintenance.
Was the an early Skil drill in that press?
I think it's an old Hitachi. Weighs a ton which I love. It will outlive me I think.
Good idea to wear a mask when using cabosil as glue powder
Yes, true
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What if water doesn’t weigh the same as resin?
its volume troy is using not weight
Good point. Water doesn't weigh the same as epoxy but he's mixing by volume, not weight.
Water has a known volume to weight : 1ml=1 gram. I'm just using it to establish desired volumes, and mark that on the sticks. Because both steps in finding the volumes use the same substance (water) I can be confident that the weight/ volume relationship stays the same. Epoxy and its hardener may have different densities, so I can't use weight for them later. (And Pascale hates me covering her scales in resin)
You'll have to pretend this comment is helpful.
Aye m8’s! What happened to your teeth?
I once hit one of my teeth whilst hammering a nail into a tree at about 6 m over the ground, standing on a ladder 🪜 Shocking, very uncomfortable and unnecessary 🙄
[I was setting up a copper wire for antenna to my DX radio]
My tooth was cracked from a smack in the mouth I got when I was younger.(I didn't deserve that particular one 😉) The damage eventually led to it dying. It's replaced now, but thank you for asking.