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I can't. Just made all the stuff myself. but if it's just the tire you need, maybe off of an old wheelchair? I wish I thought of that when I was building my penny farthing wheel!

You're welcome. I went in my own direction in several places, but to be honest, the build seemed rather forgiving. Glad I could help!

Thanks! Really appreciate your comments and suggestions.

Sure, I'll make a video on it soon. But the top is hinged and anchored into the wall, the posts on the side have pins holding them which are easily removed, and there are anchors at the bottom that bolt the awning to the wall. Thanks for asking

Hey, That sounds cool! I'll give it some thought and maybe work on it.

I don't know, but would suggest trying a little paint on a piece of scrap. Also, I would suggest lightly sanding the surface to remove any film. The paint will most certainly stick better to a scuffed surface.

I couldn't say for sure, but if you did, you would probably need to use epoxy for the first few layers just to get good adhesion. In my experience, conventional fiberglass isn't an upgrade if you are just looking for a barrier layer. Thanks for the comment!

I got the paint for free! Also, I did a pair of standup paddle boards. One was with the poor man's fiberglass - paint on fabric, and the other was epoxy on fiberglass. The paint on fabric is holding up great, and the fiberglass is trash. I think that the epoxy isn't going to do well in sunlight without some sort of UV protection, but additionally, as just a protective barrier, the epoxy doesn't seem to work out too well. If I put on enough to make a hard shell, it may have worked out ok. Or maybe the cheap epoxy isn't great for boats. Not sure, but the paint works surprisingly good. Thanks for the comment

@@arichardofalltrades6770 If you have any further interest in epoxy , you could use aluminum paint over the eopxy. Aircraft builders use this on fabric covered planes for UV protection. the aluminum flakes are a much more effective UV barrier than pigmented paints. If you have an interest in a taut covering, aircraft dacron can be heat shrunk after application for a smooth tight cover. The last time I looked, you could buy dacron that is OK for experimental aircraft much cheaper than dacron for certified aircraft . It can also be purchased in different weights. I did build a kayak where I used a fabric skin saturated with epoxy. Then I fiber glassed the fabric and finished it off with latex house paint. That combo worked great. Messing around with small boat building is lots of fun where you can experiment without breaking the bank.

Thanks for the tips! I appreciate your input, and will give it a try.

It is! Thanks

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An electric furnace, branded "SY". Seems to work nicely, and makes casting much easier. Thanks for the question

Thanks for the info. Making the board was fun and interesting however.

Thanks! I thought it came out pretty well

It weight a ton! I never put it on a scale, but probably around 35 lbs. But it's really stout and confidence inspiring, being that high up.

I used painter's tarp on the PMF, but on the skin on frame kayak, I used polyester, which worked fine as well. I think you can use just about any cloth. Same with the paint. I would expect an exterior paint to work better than the interior latex I used. Thanks for the question

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The single layer of canvas seems to be sufficient Thanks for the question

I believe it was a neoprene tube, but not sure. I ended up getting it from McMaster Carr, and it was expensive. Thanks

Not sure, but it seems the epoxy was the weak link in this project. Could be something else - I've used epoxy on fiberglass on other projects with good results. Thanks for the comment.

I got my rubber from McMaster Carr (mcmaster.com), but it was expensive. Thanks

Glad you liked it - thanks!

I hope so too - Thanks!

The board is about 4" thick. Not sure about your board - I'm a big guy, so I played it safe. Maybe stand on yours in the water before you glass it and see if it's stiff enough for you. The glass will add some, but the strength is in the foam, IMO. Thanks for asking

The board has frugal man's fiberglass. The paint was just for looks. It isn't holding up too well! Maybe because of the paint, but it is de laminating quite a bit. Planning on ripping off the frugal man's fiberglass and putting on poor man's fiberglass. Thanks for the question

@@arichardofalltrades6770 Thank you for the reply! You're inspiring me to build one myself. Another question I have, if you don't mind, is how are the plywood fins doing? And what are they coated with to protect them?

It was a lot of fun to build, and a lot of fun to use. I recommend trying, and buying material as you need it, as if things don't work out early, you have little invested. The beginning is the hard part. I painted the fins with the same epoxy as I glassed with, and they are just like new. Good luck! Interested in how things work out!

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Let me know how it goes! I still use mine often.

Sure - glad you found it useful

I guess we'll find out. So far so good. Seems like it's sealed up pretty well

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There is another boat I did with jut the paint and it is working great. Seems like the Titebond works well, but isn't an absolute requirement. At least from my experience. Thanks for the comments!

Original PMF boats did not use titebond glue because it didn’t exist. There are some examples of original pmf boats that have lasted decades. Titebond works great but most people use it because it’s cheaper than most paint by the gallon.

Thanks for the input! I tried that way when I did the SUP, and it worked well. But the way I did this project seems to be about the same after about a year in the weather. It's definitely a great process!

Thanks! It was fun to make, and also fun to ride.

I didn't. Probably a good idea however. Thanks for your comments - I appreciate them

@@arichardofalltrades6770 Thanks! Great video!

Coming soon! Thanks

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I don't see a reason why it couldn't be made from aluminum. Super rigid in steel however. I'll probably go over a bit, but $1000 was totally arbitrary. Thanks for the comment!

@@arichardofalltrades6770 another thing I like about this design is that the bikes are hidden away from view when not in use rather than out in the open on a rack.

Right - it's always a pain to stop on a longer trip with the bikes wondering if they are going to get stolen.

Sounds great - let me know how it goes!

I guess so - it's really fast for the effort you put into it. Thanks for your observation

Thanks for watching!

I started with 26" rims, and the rubber is 3/4" dia Thanks

I don't think so, the metal isn't getting too hot, but a brittle nut isn't a problem anyway.

I ride it a lot, and often on longer rides - 20 to 40 miles - so comfort is important!

Thanks for the input - I appreciate it!

Thanks for the comment, but I'm referring to the stiffness of the cover, rather than the stiffness of the board overall.

Thanks for watching! Sometimes it's tough to avoid certain everyday items.

Thanks!

Keep tuned, the project isn't complete yet! Thanks for the comment

Thanks for your kind words

Gotta be low for a chopper! Thanks for the comment