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rolleronariver
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Posted: October-31-2016 at 12:58pm |
I hate to be making this post as I'm sure this has already been made somewhere but after spending an hour on the search function and not finding what I'm looking for, here I go.
I am in the middle of a stringer job on a 92 sport and I'm need to purchase my resin. Where is the best place y'all have found to purchase this online? I would love to support a forum sponsor if there is on that sells resin and fiberglass too. |
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8122pbrainard
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Orlando76
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I'll second what Pete said.
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rolleronariver
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I noticed that they had a polyester that they say if for marine use. A lot of guys on here say to go with Epoxy. Thoughts? I'm new at this and I want to make sure I can get the most bang for my buck and still have a good solid boat.
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Hollywood
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sounds like you already know our thoughts. they both work.
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TRBenj
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Taking this into account, take our general preference for epoxy and multiply by 100. No, 1000. At least. User friendliness epoxy vs poly is not in the same universe, IMHO. |
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rolleronariver
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sounds great, I just ordered 10 gallons of epoxy to get me started. Anyone want to come to Arkansas and enjoy some fun laying fiberglass?
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bkhallpass
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Ha. Laying fiberglass is the easy/fun part. Grinding, not so much.
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rolleronariver
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You weren't kidding about the grinding sucking. I literally caught this grinder on fire! I should be able to start glassing tomorrow evening though. |
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8122pbrainard
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HF tool? |
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SNobsessed
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They fill up with dust & then get hot. Hard to avoid, Maybe a HF throwaway is the best to use!
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“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
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rolleronariver
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I don't know what kind it is. I've had it forever. I replaced it with a 2 1/2 hp dewalt. That thing is awesome! If I had known it would be that much easier with that big grinder I would've bought it when I started.
Stringer are out and fiberglass is ground down. That foam was a pain in the butt but it's gone too. I plan to start cutting boards tonight and laying glass tomorrow. I'm starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel |
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Hollywood
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Moving right along.
Many of you impress me with your speed. |
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rolleronariver
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I'm not sure how fast I am. I already have close to 20 hours into this. I'm working on it ever chance I get because it's about to get cold (it should've gotten cold 3 weeks ago) and duck season starts a week from this Saturday. Priorities! |
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Hollywood
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I have over 20 hours of drinking beer and scratching my nuts plotting my next move on our Martinique and it barely has stringers in it. Total hours definitely ticked into triple digits long ago.
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rolleronariver
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I tried my hardest to get the boards out in one piece. My port side stringer came out in 3 bigger pieces and lots of little ones. I didn't realize how bad they were.. This job sucks but I'm glad I'm getting it done now.
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SNobsessed
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You are going to have a really nice boat when it is done.
just imagine what a shop would charge you do do this! |
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baitkiller
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FYI on overheated grinders:
method 1) Cut the leg off the wifes panty hose (after you remove the wife from said pantyhose) and pull it over the motor vents. Blow out daily with compressed air... > mixed results. method 2) By two el-cheapo Harbor freight grinders thing you burn both up and keep them for a decade on multiple projects cause they just wont die...> Unbelievable results. |
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Jesus was a bare-footer.............
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rolleronariver
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I know what I would charge to do it!! |
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rolleronariver
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Floor is done, engine mount is back in. I plan on cleaning on it and getting the engine back in this week. I'm really glad that this project is about over. Any ideas where to buy carpet from?
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rolleronariver
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I'm not sure what that pic is upside down.
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When I was doing the Mustang, the numbers were 2000/200/20 I think Eric had some influence.
2000 dollars 200 hours 20 cases of beer the dollars part was low, the rest was right about there You are a speed demon. Good job !! |
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rolleronariver
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I bet I'm getting close to 200 hours LOL. I don't drink beer but this job has made me reconsider and I'm getting way to close to $2,000. I was hoping that I could do it for under a $1,000 and I blew that away the second week. I still haven't even bought carpet.
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www.marinecarpet.com .
Christine's Marine, Site Sponsor, in Orlando, FLA, also has Marine Carpet. Most will send you samples to consider. FYI, Donald |
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Christine's is sending me some samples right now. They seems like great people to work with.
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rolleronariver
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Here is the rest of the story on my 92 sport ... I finished the boat this past weekend and I'm very pleased with the results! Here's a few more pics of me getting done. I will say, this was a hard job but if you're patient, and pay attention to what you're doing then I think anyone could do it.
I got the engine back in fairly easy. I was very scared that i had missed a measurement but I was able to adjust the engine easily to line up to the shaft after I cleaned up the mounting hard ware a little. The carpet wasn't too rough, however, I wish my old carpet would've came out in one piece so that I could've used it as a form. All back together and ready for some warm weather! Next thing will be new upholstery. That's coming soon but I'm glad this project is over. Thanks again for all the great advise that is posted up on this forum! I love building things and working on things and I hope I can help someone down the road going through this same stuff. |
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rolleronariver
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Why in the world do my pics post upside down!?!
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Looks great. Now get it in the water!
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MechGaT
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I am totally impressed. Looks awesome! I can't wait to get there on mine. I have 3 stringers in and still need to cut & grind 1 out. Good job!
BTW, I have found the preview message function for pictures is crucial. My pictures look fine when viewed from my hard drive, but get rotated when inserted. Only problem is the preview function only seems to work on a computer, not the phone. |
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rolleronariver
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I did that and flipped every picture over in my computer and it still has them upside down. This is the only forum I've ever had that happen in. I did a search online and figured out what was going on. Planet Nautique had a thread about the pic problem. Thanks though!
You'll be done with yours before you know it. I bet it'll look good too! |
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