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Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
By:Niven Paine
Date: 9/5/2010, 3:59 am
In Response To: Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded (Alex Ferguson)

: I've wondered about using "bendy ply". This is ply that
: is very easy to bend though I've been lead to believe that the
: glue isn't specifically waterproof. We use it for hatch
: over-covers as it clamps down easily. Medium expensive.

: It would also be interesting to see if a reverse curve (vertically)
: could be done near the bow to splay the top-sides - increase
: buoyance, decrease submarining.

: Alex
Hi Alex
One should be able to achieve the three dimensional shape using two domensional ply by adding a strip at the junction and overlaying the sides on the strip which tapers to nothing at the bow. Probably have to run the strip full length which may have other disadvantages.
I built a cabin boat using this method. Was going to try it on my next kayak.
Cheers
Niven

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 9/1/2010, 4:41 pm
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
Brian Scarborough -- 9/2/2010, 8:54 pm
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 9/3/2010, 4:32 pm
more harshly interrogated plywood *PIC*
Will Clarke -- 9/3/2010, 8:21 pm
Re: more harshly interrogated plywood
Bill Hamm -- 9/4/2010, 12:57 am
Re: more harshly interrogated plywood *NM* *PIC*
Will Clarke -- 9/3/2010, 8:22 pm
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
Bill Hamm -- 9/3/2010, 5:21 pm
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
Alex Ferguson -- 9/4/2010, 11:37 pm
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
Niven Paine -- 9/5/2010, 3:59 am
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
Bill Hamm -- 9/5/2010, 12:44 am
Semi-tortured ply option
Brian Nystrom -- 9/2/2010, 12:33 pm
Re: Semi-tortured ply option
Bill Hamm -- 9/3/2010, 12:46 am
Re: Semi-tortured ply option
Alex Ferguson -- 9/2/2010, 6:16 pm
Re: Semi-tortured ply option
Brian Nystrom -- 9/3/2010, 10:40 am
Re: Semi-tortured ply option
Alex Ferguson -- 9/4/2010, 11:29 pm
Re: Semi-tortured ply option
Bill Hamm -- 9/5/2010, 12:40 am
Re: Semi-tortured ply option
Bill Hamm -- 9/3/2010, 12:50 am
Re: Semi-tortured ply option
Charlie -- 9/2/2010, 1:46 pm
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
Alex Ferguson -- 9/2/2010, 4:46 am
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
Charlie -- 9/2/2010, 1:39 pm
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 9/1/2010, 4:42 pm
Re: S&G: Old tortured ply measurements uploaded
Bill Hamm -- 9/2/2010, 2:04 am