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| Patrick (Paddy) |
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  Registered Member #4100 Joined: Thu Jan 10 2013, 03:49pmPosts: 208 | I decided that while I’m waiting for the timber kit for the Battle Station to arrive to start a Batteau thread which will begin my first building apprenticeship. As I get started I want to thank Don, Mario and Mike for sharing their work and ideas and their encouragement to give this fine bateau a go. So, now be prepared for a lot of questions. :>) First step, after ripping the 3/32 basswood plank into deck strips on the table saw, was to apply the strips with Minwax Pre-Stain then Minwax Ipswitch Pine stain. Somewhere I got it in my head that by applying the stain finish first I would be less apt to spoil the stain by glue spots before the staining and keeping the stain from soaking into the wood. Since I’m not sure how the deck will go together I’ve decided to think of this only as a practice and learning exercise. The accompanying photo shows two unfinished planks so there would be a relative comparison with the stained planks because my lighting lacks something to be desired. I’ll try to improve that.  So, now the question is which glue..... a ca type or Titebond for joining the deck planks before preceding? I’m enjoying finally being underway and want everyone to know that their comments, suggestions and/or recommendations are very welcome. P.S. I think I should now get a building board ready for the hull construction. After learning through Mario's thread that flat bottom means 'thwartship and not stem to stern. :>) | ||
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| Mike 41 |
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  Registered Member #702 Joined: Fri Feb 05 2010, 10:37pmPosts: 1247 | Hi Paddy, I would recommend using Titebond for joining the deck planks any excess glue that is squeezed out can be removed easily with a damp cloth. Mike | ||
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| Patrick (Paddy) |
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| Registered Member #4100 Joined: Thu Jan 10 2013, 03:49pmPosts: 208 | Hello Mike, I recently purchased some of Titebond’s Translucent and have been wanting to give it a try. A question I was going to ask in the initial post and forgot was did they use pitch to seal the deck seams on the bateaux? I'm thinking of trying some color on the plank edges before the glue up that would give some contrast with the stain and give a hint of pitch if it was used. [ Edited Wed Jan 23 2013, 01:27pm ] | ||
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| Mike 41 |
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| Registered Member #702 Joined: Fri Feb 05 2010, 10:37pmPosts: 1247 | Hi Paddy, I have not read anything that referred to sealing the deck seams on the bateau in particular but it was a common practice to use pitch on small boats at that time. I like to use graphite (pencil lead) on model ship decking but I didn’t use any on my bateau. Mike | ||
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| Patrick (Paddy) |
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| Registered Member #4100 Joined: Thu Jan 10 2013, 03:49pmPosts: 208 | Hi Mike, I'll try a little color in the seams for pitch and thanks for the tip on using pencil lead. | ||
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| Patrick (Paddy) |
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| Registered Member #4100 Joined: Thu Jan 10 2013, 03:49pmPosts: 208 | Started the deck plank laying up process and here are a couple of photos of the fixture. I’m sure Mario’s Batteau thread planted the seed. I added a keel to the base so I would be able to chuck the fixture in the wood vice and then use clamps around the parameter of the base where needed. I started with the two center planks and will let these dry before proceeding with the next two planks. We’ll see how this goes. :>)  | ||
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| Patrick (Paddy) |
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| Registered Member #4100 Joined: Thu Jan 10 2013, 03:49pmPosts: 208 | As you can see from the photo I ripped the planking a little under size for the deck template, otherwise known as “I messed in my nest”. Decided to continue on with the added planks to see how bad it looks after cutting out. Also, managed to get a low spot between a couple of planks which came about by not keeping a sharp eye on my shimming. I’ve decided to start a second deck and use an entirely different approach. It’s school time here with lots of practice. :>)  | ||
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| teleman |
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 Registered Member #1925 Joined: Tue Nov 29 2011, 05:32amPosts: 1341 | That really looks good patrick. This little boat is a lot of fun. If you need any info let me know. i still have a lot of history of these boats.... | ||
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| Patrick (Paddy) |
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| Registered Member #4100 Joined: Thu Jan 10 2013, 03:49pmPosts: 208 | Thanks Mario I appreciate it. Yes, it is fun and I’m enjoying it very much. It's good to see you about. | ||
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| Mike 41 |
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| Registered Member #702 Joined: Fri Feb 05 2010, 10:37pmPosts: 1247 | Hi Paddy, That is a nice chunk of iron setting on your deck. Did you get it at Home Depot? LOL you are off to a good start. There will probably be several learning opportunities before she is finished. Mike | ||
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