Subject: Re: [baidarka] Follow up: Kayak building Questions / Ideas
From: Tony Toscano (antnvc@ritvax.isc.rit.edu)
Date: Tue Oct 30 2001 - 08:00:55 EST
Ralph,
The Hypalon material I purchased seems to be made of three parts; a layer of
material (fiberglass-like) sandwiched between two layers of Hypalon. The two
layers of Hypalon are of two different colors, black and tan.
As for your second question, the boat I am working on is a Folbot (brand), but
NOT a Fol(ding)bo(a)t. It's made of wood and I am planning to staple the Hypalon
material to the gunwales.
I have lots of Hypalon scraps available, if you want to see it.
Regards,
Tony
RCH3149@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 10/29/01 9:51:01 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> antnvc@ritvax.isc.rit.edu writes:
>
> > I am replacing the skin of an old "Folbot" and, in my investigations and
> > research (mostly on the www), I came about a company that sells "Hypalon"
> > material
> > (for a totally different purpose... roofs, ponds) at a reasonable price. I
> > purchased 16' of 50", 40 ml for the cost of $106 + shipping. As I haven't
> > used
> > it yet, I can't tell you about its workability, but, I purchased a heat gun
> > (B&D $29.99), Hypalon glue from NRS and I plan to use SS staples.
>
> Does this material have a fabric substrate (unusual for rofing and pond foil
> applications)? If you're reskinning a Fol(ding)bo(a)t, what are the staples
> for?
>
> Bestr egards,
> Ralph
>
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