Boatbuilding Materials

Forum

Topics

Posts

Last post

Wood and Plywood
See: "Useful Information and Suppliers" for a list of lumber and plywood suppliers. Also see: "Wood & Plywood Information". Both located in the left-hand column of the Home page.
Moderator: Bill Edmundson
Topics: 1000

1000 Topics

8420 Posts

Last post Re: Tranferring plans to wood
by Jimbob View the latest post
Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:25 pm
Metal
Steel and aluminum boatbuilding. See: "Boatbuilding Methods", in left-hand column of the Home page, for information about alloys.
Moderator: billy c
Topics: 145

145 Topics

1838 Posts

Last post Re: So, You want to buy a wel…
by Kevin Morin View the latest post
Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:36 am
Epoxy
Problems, how to use. Also see: "EPOXY", in the left-hand column of the Home page.
Moderators: Bill Edmundson, ttownshaw
Topics: 529

529 Topics

3990 Posts

Last post Re: What is this?
by Aussie View the latest post
Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:30 pm
Fiberglass
Fiberglassing over plywood and one-off fiberglass methods. See: "Boatbuilding Methods", in the left-hand column of the Home page.
Moderator: ttownshaw
Topics: 298

298 Topics

1963 Posts

Last post Re: Alternative materials, in…
by kens View the latest post
Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:12 pm
Fasteners
What kind, options, etc.
Moderators: ttownshaw, billy c
Topics: 149

149 Topics

1155 Posts

Last post Get Your Bronze & Composite F…
by Gayle Brantuk View the latest post
Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:46 pm
Painting
Painting options, interior and exterior.
Moderators: ttownshaw, billy c
Topics: 436

436 Topics

3176 Posts

Last post Re: 'Supermarine' is now 'Blu…
by vupilot View the latest post
Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:36 pm

Active topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Get Your Bronze & Composite Fastenings from Glen-L

Last post by Gayle Brantuk « Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:46 pm

by Gayle Brantuk » Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:46 pm

0 Replies

5959 Views

Last post by Gayle Brantuk
Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:46 pm
Glen-L Carries Epoxies for Your Project

Last post by Gayle Brantuk « Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:16 pm

by Gayle Brantuk » Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:16 pm

0 Replies

4838 Views

Last post by Gayle Brantuk
Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:16 pm
Support Knowledge Base - Automotive Paints

Last post by kens « Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:35 pm
Replies: 1
by Mr Hot Rod » Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:57 am

1 Replies

7482 Views

Last post by kens
Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:35 pm
Support Knowledge Base - Buffing varnish and clearcoat

Last post by Mr Hot Rod « Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:22 am

by Mr Hot Rod » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:22 am

0 Replies

7179 Views

Last post by Mr Hot Rod
Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:22 am
What is this?

Last post by Aussie « Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:30 pm
Replies: 3
by Aussie » Sat Apr 20, 2019 5:30 am

3 Replies

122 Views

Last post by Aussie
Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:30 pm
So, You want to buy a welding machine...?

Last post by Kevin Morin « Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:36 am
Replies: 54
by RCS&M » Wed Nov 19, 2003 3:17 pm
1

2

3

4
54 Replies

40428 Views

Last post by Kevin Morin
Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:36 am
Metal Marine Tanks (mainly welded aluminum)

Last post by Kevin Morin « Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:33 am
Replies: 78
by Kevin Morin » Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:00 pm
1

2

3

4

5

6
78 Replies

35114 Views

Last post by Kevin Morin
Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:33 am
25' Skiff Build

Last post by Yofish « Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:26 am
Replies: 113
by Yofish » Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:43 pm
1

…

4

5

6

7

8
113 Replies

13280 Views

Last post by Yofish
Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:26 am
'Supermarine' is now 'Blue Water'

Last post by vupilot « Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:36 pm
Replies: 1
by Andy Garrett » Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:41 am

1 Replies

870 Views

Last post by vupilot
Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:36 pm
Touching up stained areas.

Last post by Jimbob « Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:36 am

by Jimbob » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:36 am

0 Replies

493 Views

Last post by Jimbob
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:36 am
Bilge Paint ?

Last post by Tony Hain « Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:53 am
Replies: 4
by TomB » Sat Mar 16, 2019 3:51 pm

4 Replies

340 Views

Last post by Tony Hain
Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:53 am
Mixing Epoxy

Last post by TomB « Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:16 pm
Replies: 6
by Jimbob » Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:49 am

6 Replies

2948 Views

Last post by TomB
Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:16 pm
Tranferring plans to wood

Last post by Jimbob « Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:25 pm
Replies: 8
by Otter » Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:00 pm

8 Replies

3126 Views

Last post by Jimbob
Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:25 pm
How to finish deck surface

Last post by Bill W « Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:31 pm
Replies: 7
by Bill W » Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 am

7 Replies

1492 Views

Last post by Bill W
Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:31 pm
MIG Welding Aluminum Guide

Last post by Yofish « Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:34 am
Replies: 2
by dalerod » Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:27 pm

2 Replies

692 Views

Last post by Yofish
Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:34 am
Plywood

Last post by jamundsen « Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:46 am
Replies: 5
by admjake » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:48 am

5 Replies

1252 Views

Last post by jamundsen
Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:46 am
aluminum procurement

Last post by Kevin Morin « Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:32 pm
Replies: 11
by mdweber » Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:53 pm

11 Replies

5322 Views

Last post by Kevin Morin
Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:32 pm
Aluminum repair, can I glass over it?

Last post by skyday « Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:12 am
Replies: 15
by SFC Hall » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:17 pm
1

2
15 Replies

9413 Views

Last post by skyday
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:12 am
Australian Build - Timber Options - Suppliers

Last post by Gouds « Sat Feb 02, 2019 1:10 am
Replies: 4
by Gouds » Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:49 am

4 Replies

997 Views

Last post by Gouds
Sat Feb 02, 2019 1:10 am
sanding between coats of varnish

Last post by skyday « Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:42 pm
Replies: 2
by Jimbob » Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:56 am

2 Replies

2625 Views

Last post by skyday
Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:42 pm
wire

Last post by Kevin Morin « Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:04 pm
Replies: 9
by mwga » Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:53 pm

9 Replies

5946 Views

Last post by Kevin Morin
Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:04 pm
Automotive Clear Coat Vs. Varnish

Last post by lamin92 « Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:50 am
Replies: 16
by n.mike » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:25 am
1

2
16 Replies

13680 Views

Last post by lamin92
Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:50 am
Insulating a steel structure (boat)

Last post by PeterG « Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:15 am
Replies: 4
by aero_dan » Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:20 pm

4 Replies

1251 Views

Last post by PeterG
Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:15 am
TEST BOAT

Last post by kens « Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:36 pm
Replies: 12
by Bill Edmundson » Fri Dec 28, 2018 5:01 pm

12 Replies

2527 Views

Last post by kens
Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:36 pm
Line-X

Last post by Hoffer « Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:42 pm
Replies: 3
by Hoffer » Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:14 pm

3 Replies

1174 Views

Last post by Hoffer
Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:42 pm
Flying Saucer Wood Frames For Sale

Last post by Maxfield « Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:08 am
Replies: 2
by petejoe » Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:55 am

2 Replies

2781 Views

Last post by Maxfield
Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:08 am
Notes on Metal Boat Building Methods

Last post by Yofish « Sat Dec 22, 2018 1:12 pm
Replies: 81
by Kevin Morin » Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:05 pm
1

2

3

4

5

6
81 Replies

41311 Views

Last post by Yofish
Sat Dec 22, 2018 1:12 pm
MAS epoxy over Interlux Interstain

Last post by Elocke « Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:24 pm
Replies: 3
by Elocke » Thu Dec 13, 2018 7:04 pm

3 Replies

2716 Views

Last post by Elocke
Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:24 pm
Substitute "AC" Douglas Fir Plywood for "AB" Ext 3/4" ?

Last post by Hercdrvr « Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:58 pm
Replies: 5
by jkwatson » Wed Nov 07, 2018 2:19 pm

5 Replies

3472 Views

Last post by Hercdrvr
Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:58 pm
Audeen wood materials for a novice Aussie Brisbanite!

Last post by Nickthw « Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:16 pm
Replies: 9
by pebs85 » Sat Oct 01, 2011 4:37 am

9 Replies

3202 Views

Last post by Nickthw
Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:16 pm
Termites

Last post by soly10 « Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:31 am
Replies: 13
by BobL » Tue May 02, 2006 2:42 am

13 Replies

7356 Views

Last post by soly10
Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:31 am
Question For Graham (Or Anyone) - Garage Floor Paint

Last post by Nidorud « Fri Nov 09, 2018 2:48 am
Replies: 11
by HouTexBBC » Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:59 pm

11 Replies

7941 Views

Last post by Nidorud
Fri Nov 09, 2018 2:48 am
Tinting VC Performance Epoxy Paint

Last post by TomB « Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:40 am
Replies: 7
by Tom J » Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:07 am

7 Replies

2205 Views

Last post by TomB
Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:40 am
Where to obtain plans?

Last post by Kevin Morin « Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:19 am
Replies: 12
by 2fish » Sat Sep 01, 2018 12:42 pm

12 Replies

5130 Views

Last post by Kevin Morin
Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:19 am
Respirators

Last post by Bill Edmundson « Sun Nov 04, 2018 5:55 am
Replies: 2
by Bill Edmundson » Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:41 am

2 Replies

1358 Views

Last post by Bill Edmundson
Sun Nov 04, 2018 5:55 am
Resawing veneers

Last post by TAB « Wed Oct 03, 2018 6:27 pm
Replies: 10
by Shaunh » Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:55 am

10 Replies

4627 Views

Last post by TAB
Wed Oct 03, 2018 6:27 pm
Applying epoxy in deep holes

Last post by kens « Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:41 pm
Replies: 2
by Jimbob » Mon Oct 01, 2018 3:30 pm

2 Replies

1373 Views

Last post by kens
Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:41 pm
Epoxy is not curing - a sticky mess

Last post by msohrt « Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:39 am
Replies: 23
by len sandok » Sat Apr 09, 2011 6:16 pm
1

2
23 Replies

77599 Views

Last post by msohrt
Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:39 am
Touching up stain

Last post by Gayle Brantuk « Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:43 am
Replies: 1
by Jimbob » Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:31 am

1 Replies

2291 Views

Last post by Gayle Brantuk
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:43 am
How to find your local saw mill

Last post by nybhh « Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:03 am

by nybhh » Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:03 am

0 Replies

2347 Views

Last post by nybhh
Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:03 am
Re: Combine board and batten and molded plywood constrution

Last post by GL3z « Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:48 am
Replies: 5
by brigjeff » Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:54 am

5 Replies

2896 Views

Last post by GL3z
Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:48 am
Asia Wood suitable for Boat Building

Last post by rana391 « Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:24 pm
Replies: 5
by meb46 » Thu Sep 06, 2018 9:28 pm

5 Replies

2209 Views

Last post by rana391
Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:24 pm
NEWB- First build Jimbo questions before starting?

Last post by Kevin Morin « Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:40 pm
Replies: 6
by 2fish » Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:32 am

6 Replies

2515 Views

Last post by Kevin Morin
Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:40 pm
Need some ideas - plywood problem

Last post by JasonG « Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:02 am
Replies: 5
by taxmasta » Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:32 pm

5 Replies

2745 Views

Last post by JasonG
Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:02 am
Satin Varnish interior

Last post by hoodman « Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:50 pm
Replies: 2
by kens » Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:31 pm

2 Replies

1491 Views

Last post by hoodman
Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:50 pm
Epoxi and European Oak?

Last post by gostap « Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:44 pm
Replies: 6
by gostap » Mon Aug 20, 2018 4:15 am

6 Replies

3164 Views

Last post by gostap
Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:44 pm
Fastners for aluminium in 42 Hatteras

Last post by Huricane « Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:26 pm

by Huricane » Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:26 pm

0 Replies

4682 Views

Last post by Huricane
Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:26 pm
Aluminum Boat Cabins

Last post by North « Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:26 pm
Replies: 37
by Kevin Morin » Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:32 pm
1

2

3
37 Replies

13732 Views

Last post by North
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:26 pm
Let's demystify some of these boat finishes

Last post by Mr Hot Rod « Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:33 am
Replies: 58
by Dave Grason » Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:38 am
1

2

3

4
58 Replies

24418 Views

Last post by Mr Hot Rod
Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:33 am
Waterlox

Last post by billy c « Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:01 am
Replies: 8
by Bill Edmundson » Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:15 am

8 Replies

1958 Views

Last post by billy c
Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:01 am

Return to Board Index