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Re: Strip: Cove & Bead vs Bevel Edge
By:ancient kayaker
Date: 11/5/2011, 4:35 pm
In Response To: Strip: Cove & Bead vs Bevel Edge (Thom Foster)

: Am I crazy or can I bevel the edges with a block plan and still get
: a fair, tight fit?

Sure you can. It takes a little longer to get it perfect but it's not difficult. Pre-milled bead and cove WRC strips are costly. Some folks use strips with square edges and staple them on dry then add an epoxy wash to fill the cracks; if you are content with a painted hull that works fine and saves a lot of time.

You will acquire the woodworking skills you will need as you go along if you don't already have them, but sharp tools are essential from the get-go. I found a sharpening jig and Japanese water stone a worthwhile purchase, mine came with lots of information about tool sharpening, and a good set of chisels makes work more pleasant. If you already know and have all that stuff please forgive me!

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Strip: Cove & Bead vs Bevel Edge
Thom Foster -- 11/5/2011, 1:59 pm
Re: Strip: Cove & Bead vs Bevel Edge
Mike Bielski -- 11/5/2011, 2:49 pm
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Will N to Go -- 11/5/2011, 3:17 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 11/6/2011, 12:31 am
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Allan -- 11/5/2011, 4:06 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 11/5/2011, 4:35 pm
Re: Strip: Cove & Bead vs Bevel Edge *PIC*
Andrew T -- 11/5/2011, 5:01 pm
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Don T -- 11/5/2011, 9:30 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 11/6/2011, 1:52 am
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Kirk Fredericks -- 11/6/2011, 8:16 am
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ancient kayaker -- 11/5/2011, 10:52 pm
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Thom Foster -- 11/5/2011, 10:08 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 11/6/2011, 3:46 am
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Bill Hamm -- 11/7/2011, 2:08 am
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Paul Davies -- 11/7/2011, 3:26 pm
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JohnK -- 11/6/2011, 3:47 am
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Bill Hamm -- 11/7/2011, 2:11 am
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Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 11/6/2011, 8:57 am
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Bill VerSteeg -- 11/6/2011, 12:58 pm