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  1. meducks

    inexpensive plywood

    meducks, Feb 8, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    frank smith
    Aug 3, 2012
  2. KnockedDown

    Structural Interior Furniture Options

    KnockedDown, Dec 5, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    4,796
    fallguy
    Dec 9, 2020
  3. jawnn

    Polyester resin drying?

    jawnn, Aug 17, 2015 ... 2 3 4
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    13,825
    jawnn
    Sep 16, 2015
  4. fallguy

    Angle iron

    fallguy, Mar 17, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    4,687
    fallguy
    Mar 21, 2020
  5. magentawave

    Does a fast drying and easy to sand filler exist that adheres to epoxy?

    magentawave, Jan 20, 2014 ... 2 3 4
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    15,970
    Blueknarr
    May 19, 2019
  6. fallguy

    small laminated beams

    fallguy, Dec 15, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    5,147
    fallguy
    Jan 21, 2020
  7. Steve W

    Teak Substitutes

    Steve W, Nov 30, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    19,000
    michael pierzga
    Dec 4, 2010
  8. sigurd

    balsa core, endgrain or not?

    sigurd, Feb 6, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    8,966
    sigurd
    Feb 26, 2009
  9. bryson

    Combining E-Glass and Carbon (or any cloth with different stiffnesses)

    bryson, Dec 14, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    6,094
    bryson
    Dec 30, 2020
  10. CatBuilder

    What is CTBX Plywood Certification? (urgent)

    CatBuilder, Jul 16, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    16,637
    Ilan Voyager
    Aug 27, 2010
  11. sigurd

    spectra vs kevlar?

    sigurd, Feb 18, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    22,864
    lymanwhite
    May 29, 2009
  12. fallguy

    Need a non-adhesive sealant.

    fallguy, Aug 22, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    53
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    6,256
    DogCavalry
    Apr 5, 2021
  13. elkmaster101

    gelcoating the whole boat down to the waterline

    elkmaster101, Jan 20, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    8,987
    Scott Danforth
    Oct 20, 2019
  14. viking north

    mixing kevlar with glass matt and rovings in a lamination.

    viking north, Dec 29, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    viking north
    Jan 3, 2013
  15. Leon01323

    Nylon Weave?

    Leon01323, Apr 24, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    6,896
    Leon01323
    May 4, 2012
  16. daniel freixo

    So many opinions...what paint?

    daniel freixo, May 27, 2018 ... 2 3 4
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    6,342
    Blueknarr
    May 3, 2019
  17. CatBuilder

    Epoxy Integral Potable Water Tanks - Regulations? Health Issues?

    CatBuilder, Oct 10, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    51
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    15,113
    goodwilltoall
    Jan 26, 2017
  18. rebar

    Pop Rivet vs Screw..Which is stronger?

    rebar, May 9, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    72,641
    rebar
    Apr 21, 2015
  19. deucalion

    Best aluminium alloy for the masts

    deucalion, Jan 8, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    25,249
    brendan gardam
    Sep 2, 2020
  20. Ace Dragon

    Polyurea Coatings

    Ace Dragon, Aug 12, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    30,809
    rasorinc
    Oct 17, 2016
  21. mydauphin

    House boat in need of foam to keep it from sinking

    mydauphin, Sep 13, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    12,338
    hoytedow
    Oct 4, 2012
  22. Chris Krumm

    Bonding Aluminum with Epoxy

    Chris Krumm, Dec 21, 2003 ... 2 3 4
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    119,486
    dinoa
    Feb 10, 2012
  23. CatBuilder
    Locked

    MAS Epoxy - Not worth it! (infusion: data on hardener use at various temperatures)

    CatBuilder, Jan 18, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    19,538
    Boat Design Net Moderator
    Feb 5, 2012
  24. Roly

    Peel ply....

    Roly, Oct 28, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    35,885
    rwatson
    Dec 1, 2011
  25. ProjectFiji.com

    White Cedar (and lots of it)

    ProjectFiji.com, Nov 26, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    10,269
    kerosene
    Jan 14, 2009
  26. gonzo

    Wood as a Boatbuilding Material

    gonzo, Oct 30, 2003 ... 2 3 4
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    13,686
    gonzo
    Nov 29, 2003
  27. MarkOHara

    Ferrocement! Why not?

    MarkOHara, Oct 14, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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    2,992
    rberrey
    Jan 18, 2024
  28. BenD

    wood-free strip-plank?

    BenD, Jan 25, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    7,408
    BenD
    Jan 29, 2020
  29. d. right

    Spotted gum and fg hull extension.

    d. right, Jan 6, 2018 ... 2 3 4
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    6,744
    d. right
    Feb 16, 2019
  30. raf pali

    replacing timber beams with FG

    raf pali, Oct 7, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    8,067
    waikikin
    May 1, 2015
  31. oceannavigator2

    Lightest, Cheapest, Fastest To Assemble Panels?

    oceannavigator2, Apr 18, 2014 ... 2 3 4
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    15,658
    Saqa
    Dec 23, 2014
  32. Boston

    Whats this rumor about epoxy might not be so great at encapsulation after all

    Boston, Jan 20, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    48
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    6,900
    CatBuilder
    Jan 22, 2011
  33. CatBuilder

    Working Time, Pot Life, Open Time, Gel Time... Huh?!

    CatBuilder, Jul 21, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    48
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    17,256
    apex1
    Aug 1, 2010
  34. naserrishehri

    Pitting corrosion steel plates

    naserrishehri, Dec 22, 2022 ... 2 3 4
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    3,672
    seasquirt
    Jan 5, 2023
  35. mcm

    Weight of one gallon of epoxy resin ?

    mcm, Aug 15, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    65,704
    hoytedow
    Aug 24, 2012
  36. SpiritWolf15x

    Plywood/foam equivalency?

    SpiritWolf15x, Jan 11, 2018 ... 2 3 4
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    10,320
    David J Ritchie
    Jun 22, 2018
  37. rugludallur

    What is the best marine plywood

    rugludallur, Jul 29, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    60,464
    WindRaf
    Apr 1, 2015
  38. Florida_Skiffs

    Newbie builder question, help is appreciated

    Florida_Skiffs, Feb 21, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    46
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    9,603
    Florida_Skiffs
    Feb 23, 2013
  39. Roly

    Bolt strength comparison

    Roly, Feb 28, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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    46
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    9,337
    Roly
    Mar 9, 2012
  40. hansp77

    Restoring marine ply Yacht. Materials?? Please Help!

    hansp77, Mar 29, 2006 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    45
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    14,511
    seastory
    Mar 26, 2015
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