Re: sanding and fairing help needed for Micro, (free beer)
Bruce,
Are you implying dnjost takes advantage of the effects of the beer
to role play? Perhaps someone should define sanding and fairing also
the liberal use of the term micro. In any case is it proper etiquette
to sand and tell?
The dilemmas we find ourselves in simply building Bolger boats!
Are you implying dnjost takes advantage of the effects of the beer
to role play? Perhaps someone should define sanding and fairing also
the liberal use of the term micro. In any case is it proper etiquette
to sand and tell?
The dilemmas we find ourselves in simply building Bolger boats!
--- In bolger@y..., Bruce Fountain <fountainb@s...> wrote:
> On Monday 10 June 2002 23:04, dnjost wrote:
> > Reminds me of the old country song "I never went to bed with an
ugly
> > woman, but I sure woke up with a few."
> >
> > I found that a large hat, respirator, glasses, gloves, and a hot
> > shower afterwards were quite helpful and I am suffering no
> > afteraffects today.
>
> I am intrigued. Do you put this gear on yourself or the woman?
>
> --
> Bruce Fountain (fountainb@s...)
> Senior Software Engineer
> Union Switch and Signal Pty Ltd
> Perth Western Australia
> tel: +618 9256 0083
On Monday 10 June 2002 23:04, dnjost wrote:
--
Bruce Fountain (fountainb@...)
Senior Software Engineer
Union Switch and Signal Pty Ltd
Perth Western Australia
tel: +618 9256 0083
> Reminds me of the old country song "I never went to bed with an uglyI am intrigued. Do you put this gear on yourself or the woman?
> woman, but I sure woke up with a few."
>
> I found that a large hat, respirator, glasses, gloves, and a hot
> shower afterwards were quite helpful and I am suffering no
> afteraffects today.
--
Bruce Fountain (fountainb@...)
Senior Software Engineer
Union Switch and Signal Pty Ltd
Perth Western Australia
tel: +618 9256 0083
I'm sure that she'll look like a million though.
I got discouraged with the progress on my Micro "Riif-Raff" and
haven't done a thing on her since last September. Then I saw what
appeared to be a pretty good, servicable Micro for sale in this May's
Messing About In Boats with an asking price of $1,500. It's tough to
labour lovingly, expend thousands on materials and not have lead,
sails, or outboard yet, stare ahead at hundreds more hours of work
and know I'll end up with a beautiful, unique, conversation stating
vessel that I can't sell for 1/4 of the materials costs.
Oh well, such is boat building.
I got discouraged with the progress on my Micro "Riif-Raff" and
haven't done a thing on her since last September. Then I saw what
appeared to be a pretty good, servicable Micro for sale in this May's
Messing About In Boats with an asking price of $1,500. It's tough to
labour lovingly, expend thousands on materials and not have lead,
sails, or outboard yet, stare ahead at hundreds more hours of work
and know I'll end up with a beautiful, unique, conversation stating
vessel that I can't sell for 1/4 of the materials costs.
Oh well, such is boat building.
This is a big deal. I have put 2 years of blood, sweat, and yes -
tears into this boat. It has become an extension of my personality.
I have used Marine Ply, glass set in epoxy, and countless hours of
manhours have been invested in her. There is not an inch of this
boat that some major thought has not gone into. To not take the time
to put on a great finish would be criminal.
I have done the quick and dirty approach on numerous other craft that
were not so involved, but building Micro is different. She is a very
large little craft. I just hope she sails well enough to get out of
harms way.
David Jost
"home to finish shaping the tiller."
tears into this boat. It has become an extension of my personality.
I have used Marine Ply, glass set in epoxy, and countless hours of
manhours have been invested in her. There is not an inch of this
boat that some major thought has not gone into. To not take the time
to put on a great finish would be criminal.
I have done the quick and dirty approach on numerous other craft that
were not so involved, but building Micro is different. She is a very
large little craft. I just hope she sails well enough to get out of
harms way.
David Jost
"home to finish shaping the tiller."
--- In bolger@y..., "brucehector" <bruce_hector@h...> wrote:
> Sanding?, fairing? What's all the fuss. Slop on some porch painy
and
> get sailing! She'll look great from 50 feet or more and you'll be
on
> the water days or even weeks earlier.
Sanding?, fairing? What's all the fuss. Slop on some porch painy and
get sailing! She'll look great from 50 feet or more and you'll be on
the water days or even weeks earlier.
get sailing! She'll look great from 50 feet or more and you'll be on
the water days or even weeks earlier.
Hey Dave,
My 6" random-orbital sander, turned up to full-speed, would easily do 3
square feet about as fast as I can drink a beer........so, what kind of
beer?? ;-)
I heard once that when dealing with fiberglass, cold (OK, cool....) showers
are better to keep from opening up the pores to let itchy bits get further
in.... Makes sense, but I've sanded alot of epoxy and glass and as far as
I'm concerned a shower feels good afterward regardless of the temperature of
the water....
Happy fairing!
Paul L.
envious, with my half-built boat cluttering up the garage as I recover from
back injuries and face another Micro-less summer on ol' Cape Cod
My 6" random-orbital sander, turned up to full-speed, would easily do 3
square feet about as fast as I can drink a beer........so, what kind of
beer?? ;-)
I heard once that when dealing with fiberglass, cold (OK, cool....) showers
are better to keep from opening up the pores to let itchy bits get further
in.... Makes sense, but I've sanded alot of epoxy and glass and as far as
I'm concerned a shower feels good afterward regardless of the temperature of
the water....
Happy fairing!
Paul L.
envious, with my half-built boat cluttering up the garage as I recover from
back injuries and face another Micro-less summer on ol' Cape Cod
Reminds me of the old country song "I never went to bed with an ugly
woman, but I sure woke up with a few."
I found that a large hat, respirator, glasses, gloves, and a hot
shower afterwards were quite helpful and I am suffering no
afteraffects today.
Obviously, I was just kidding about the beer and help. I am taking
no chances with "Firefly" at this stage of the game. She is looking
sharp! It is funny how the insurmountable obstacles that were
presented early in the game no seem like such small tasks.
Sanding and fairing is bringing out the best in her. I have had my
seven year old volunteer to help paint her. She will be allowed to
paint the keel (out of sight) and the interior.
Looking forward to a good weekend.
David Jost
woman, but I sure woke up with a few."
I found that a large hat, respirator, glasses, gloves, and a hot
shower afterwards were quite helpful and I am suffering no
afteraffects today.
Obviously, I was just kidding about the beer and help. I am taking
no chances with "Firefly" at this stage of the game. She is looking
sharp! It is funny how the insurmountable obstacles that were
presented early in the game no seem like such small tasks.
Sanding and fairing is bringing out the best in her. I have had my
seven year old volunteer to help paint her. She will be allowed to
paint the keel (out of sight) and the interior.
Looking forward to a good weekend.
David Jost
> and curtail good judgment. Out here in the west they coined thebefore
> phrase "Coyote Ugly" for this unfortunate malady that strikes
> unwitting patrons of establishments that serve beer and other mind
> altering forms of alcohol. Making the decisions of the night
> while under the influence seem horrible the next morning.
>
>
OK, I can't help you sand but if you suffer from the itch of
fiberglass sanding grab some corn starch and rub it into your skin
before you start. It doesn't allow the fine glass particles to make
their way into your pores. Some like to use baby powder but I can't
stand the fragrance of it.
If you still itch after a shower then tiger-balm, the sports rub
will fix any itch. We use it on bug bites all the time and it will
kill the glass itch.
I find paying for services rendered by allowing beer drinking self
defeating. Libation has been know to alter ones perception of beauty
and curtail good judgment. Out here in the west they coined the
phrase "Coyote Ugly" for this unfortunate malady that strikes
unwitting patrons of establishments that serve beer and other mind
altering forms of alcohol. Making the decisions of the night before
while under the influence seem horrible the next morning.
I let people who help on my projects partake only after the work is
done. Experience is a hard teacher and now I'm old and ugly enough to
profit from my mistakes. I still make mistakes but I no longer drink
to make them. You will still have problems getting others to help you
move, paint your house or sand your boat. It is some sort of cosmic
law, so take heart and while your sanding daydream of sailing your
micro. It makes the time pass faster.
John
fiberglass sanding grab some corn starch and rub it into your skin
before you start. It doesn't allow the fine glass particles to make
their way into your pores. Some like to use baby powder but I can't
stand the fragrance of it.
If you still itch after a shower then tiger-balm, the sports rub
will fix any itch. We use it on bug bites all the time and it will
kill the glass itch.
I find paying for services rendered by allowing beer drinking self
defeating. Libation has been know to alter ones perception of beauty
and curtail good judgment. Out here in the west they coined the
phrase "Coyote Ugly" for this unfortunate malady that strikes
unwitting patrons of establishments that serve beer and other mind
altering forms of alcohol. Making the decisions of the night before
while under the influence seem horrible the next morning.
I let people who help on my projects partake only after the work is
done. Experience is a hard teacher and now I'm old and ugly enough to
profit from my mistakes. I still make mistakes but I no longer drink
to make them. You will still have problems getting others to help you
move, paint your house or sand your boat. It is some sort of cosmic
law, so take heart and while your sanding daydream of sailing your
micro. It makes the time pass faster.
John
--- In bolger@y..., "dnjost" <djost@m...> wrote:
> Ok, Firefly is looking better every day, but...sanding and fairing
> the hull is a drag. I have two thoughts to make this easier.
>
> 1. plant a sign in the front yard. Help wanted, must own palm
> sander.
>
> 2. Free beer (with successful sanding of 3 square feet.
>
> I have asked for my family to give me helpers for Father's Day.
>
> I got the paint in the garage (from Kirby's in New Bedford) This
is
> the stuff that they have been using on Beetle Cats and other boats
in
> Southeast Massachusetts for years. It is very good paint, but not
> exotic. Should go on well with a little penetrol mixed in.
>
> David Jost
> "itching and scratching)d
> 2. Free beer (with successful sanding of 3 square feet.Wonder how tanked I could get with 150 square feet per side on
>
the Wyo?
Maybe a keg and a neighborhood party!
:>)
Jeff
Ok, Firefly is looking better every day, but...sanding and fairing
the hull is a drag. I have two thoughts to make this easier.
1. plant a sign in the front yard. Help wanted, must own palm
sander.
2. Free beer (with successful sanding of 3 square feet.
I have asked for my family to give me helpers for Father's Day.
I got the paint in the garage (from Kirby's in New Bedford) This is
the stuff that they have been using on Beetle Cats and other boats in
Southeast Massachusetts for years. It is very good paint, but not
exotic. Should go on well with a little penetrol mixed in.
David Jost
"itching and scratching)d
the hull is a drag. I have two thoughts to make this easier.
1. plant a sign in the front yard. Help wanted, must own palm
sander.
2. Free beer (with successful sanding of 3 square feet.
I have asked for my family to give me helpers for Father's Day.
I got the paint in the garage (from Kirby's in New Bedford) This is
the stuff that they have been using on Beetle Cats and other boats in
Southeast Massachusetts for years. It is very good paint, but not
exotic. Should go on well with a little penetrol mixed in.
David Jost
"itching and scratching)d