Message-Id: <3.0.1.16.19980809001932.220f82e2@ptialaska.net>
Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 00:19:32
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
From: David Moeny <dmoeny@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Re: [baidarka] treatment for frame&skin
In-Reply-To: <351B3300.6D9@island.net>
Thanks for the info. One of the great things about these boats is they
have many different building styles and options. Sometimes it's just
confusing.
Your method makes sense and since I live in a rainforest (Juneau Alaska) I
need all the protection from moisture I can get. Good Idea.
I'm so excited to be nearing completion that I can't stand it. I'm really
having to force myself to slow down to make sure things get done correctly.
later,
Dave M.
At 21:02 3/26/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Thompson's water seal causes water to bead on the surface of wood and is
>effective against liquid water. How long lasting it is I don't know.I've
>used linseed oil on all my kayak frames and like it fine. Linseed oil
>can be mixed with varnish to provide a tougher finish [up to 50%
>varnish].
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>On the canvas skin I think it would be better to coat the inside of the
>skin with the Thompson's water seal. If you store the kayak outside,
>even under cover the canvas will absorb moisture from the air and mildew
>will form on the inside.Since the outside is painted, mildew can't form
>there. Being able to store your kayak indoors out of the damp will let
>the canvas dry out and it will last longer.After using the thompson's on
>the inside of the canvas before putting it on the frame, I noticed that
>the canvas could only be stretched 4-5" not the 8-9" on untreated
>canvas,on a kayak 16'9" long. This was enough stretch and the #10
>15oz.canvas skin is nice and snug two years later.
>
>Tom
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