Wooden boat restoration tools

The first consideration in any wooden boat restoration project should be to the integrity of the hull.

The main advantage when repairing carvel planking is that individual planks can be removed or repaired without disturbing adjacent planks. However, as with any wooden boat restoration there is much that can be achieved by paying attention to the fastenings. And a proper caulking job can cure many ills. Looking for more information Go to the Index. And of course there is much that can be done to restore her integrity by anyone with a modicum of common sense.

The replacement of the fastenings, can pull a boat backing shape and tighten the seams. And there are many minor repairs such as graving in new wood a 'dutchman' which, if I was able to do it, you can too.

And it is fairly easy to repair plywood. The epoxies you are most likely to use come in a pack containing separate resin and hardener. These must be mixed immediately prior to use. There are also numerous additives available such as fillers, thickeners, accelerators and colorants.

Coating and sealing wood with epoxy will extend the life of your boat and help reduce maintenance. However, because epoxies deteriorate when exposed to UV light, they will require protecting with paint or a UV resistant marine varnish. My own project is nearing completion. Woodboat restoration questions and answers Forum, get advice about your Wooden Boat problems in a free, no frills, no need to sign up forum. Woodboat materials questions a Forum for Wooden Boat owners on wood, caulking, epoxy, sail cloth and related problems.

A guide to the epoxy resins and sustainable enrtopy resins to use when building wooden boats with marine plywood. This is the inaugural cardboard boat race and homebuilt boat show. The proceeds go to Warrior's Restoration to provide long-term housing for chronically. Read More. Lakeside is hosting our annual Wooden Boat Show on July 17, Lakeside Wooden Boat Show July 17, 11 a.

Historic Hotel Lakeside. Is it possible to retro fit a keel box to a carvel hull Couta boat? The existing boat does not have one. Transom repair help, Thompson sea lancer Transom leaks in various places where the stacked boards are seamed together laterally but very sound, solid condition of the entire wooden transom.

I was wondering the best way to remove the fuel tank from my Owens Sea Skiff. It has been sitting for 30 years and I want to remove it and clean it … Replacing Bilge Stringers I have a Trumpy that has a few rotten bilge stringers. Take a look at our image gallery - you can C-Clamps Light duty, drop forged C-Clamps, with galvanized finish.

Available in two different sizes. What can we say? A boatbuilder can never have enough clamps. These 2-inch clamps are great for kayaks coamings, and small Each face piece is remarkably comfortable, soft, lightweight and easy to adjust.

NIOSH approved for negative pressure air purifying and Whenever we are applying a coat of It is the most protective series filter we offer. Suitable for all Soft and wide earmuff cushions distribute pressure evenly, and vertical adjustment on the head band Sanding Block A rubber sanding block is a tool that you'll find in every boatbuilding shop.

The durable rubber pad conforms to the curve of the hull, can be used with wet or dry sandpaper, and makes changing paper a snap. Foam Sanding Handblock 3M Stikit Hand Blocks are made of sturdy, durable, high-strength material and are shaped to provide maximum user comfort and control while sanding.

Using a hand block eliminates finger pressure marks in the finish by providing even distribution of We've always had a couple of rolls of this sticky-back paper in our shop, which can be used with flexible fairing boards, hand file boards, soft and Flush Trim Router Bit The anti-kickback design of these industrial quality carbide router bits limits stock feed rate for safer router operations.

Solid steel bodies are precision machined to carefully controlled tolerances. A final CNC machine grit wet grind on The anti-kickback design of these industrial quality carbide router bits limits stock feed rate for safer router operations. Solid steel bodies are precision machined to carefully controlled Round Over Router Bit The anti-kickback design of these industrial quality carbide router bits limits stock feed rate for safer router operations.

Fillet Tools - Set of Six You can't build a stitch-and-glue boat without epoxy fillets. An epoxy fillet pronounced "fill-it," as in "fill that corner up," not fill-LAY, as in "filet of fish" is one of the most common procedures in a stitch-and-glue boatbuilding Epoxy Mixing Cups - Quart These Quart 32oz sized graduated mixing cups are what we use for mixing epoxy in our shop. Each cup has calibrated markings for accurate measuring. Mix and measure your epoxy in one container with the ratio Save when buying by the case!

Walt began sweeping out the Shipyard shop when he was 14; while he still does pick up a broom, he has graduated on to doing other jobs as well.

One of his very favorite projects was building a Beetle whaleboat with his retired boatbuilder father, Willits Ansel, in Walt is married to Carol, a school librarian who is passionate about photographing birds and the seacoast. Together they enjoy birding, cruising in boats, and English country dancing as done in the time of Jane Austen. They are proud parents of Douglas, a filmmaker, and Evelyn, an author and ship caulker.

Walt has built and restored boats at WoodenBoat School for 16 years.