Fibreglass at Last! Less mess. Less waste. Less sanding - Free Range Boat Build Stage 8.

A big obstacle to people when it comes to using fibreglass is the mess. What if I told you it doesn't have to be that way?
It doesn't! Join us in the workshop and we'll look at how.
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[@staxter6]

Pulling a thread on the glass is one of the best tips for a clean cut ever to be passed on...

[@ericd7975]

I learn something new every episode. Love your “No BS” no crappy music style. Just enjoyable, easy viewing practical and interesting content. Thank you for your efforts producing and sharing with us.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

I appreciate that, thank you

[@TaTa-wv9kl]

Troy, with the screws, don’t bury them in epoxy. When the CB case is glued up, and cured, remove the screws and then fill. To withdraw the screw, drive it in a quarter turn and then back it out. I do this especially with sacrificial parts like rub rails. When it comes time to replace, just run an electric planner along it without having to worry about bits of metal ruining your blade. When build I try to get as much metal out as possible. The epoxy is stronger than screws, but maybe not bolts. Methylated spirits clean epoxy. I pour the used spirits into an old bottle. The dissolved epoxy settles to the bottom and you have clean, reusable, spirits for next clean.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

I like the point with regard to sacrificial parts. The reason I'm using permanent screws, is because I'm using ply. The epoxy is indeed strong, but I want a guarantee against the ply lamination failing. Maybe a bit over the top.

[@JeremyKing]

I have no experience in boat building nor did I have any intention of watching this entire video but I did and I enjoyed my time.

[@bobwarren1483]

Agree, I have no intention of building a boat. However everytime I learn something from Troys practical building craft, knowledge and experience in DYI. Always enjoyable. Thanks and keep them going.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Lol, thank you.

[@pkshome123]

You not only have a great patience but have enormous tenacity in carrying this job of boat building. Hope you have taken care of air bubbles while dealing with fibre glass. Enjoyed a lot, and learnt a lot from your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@davewilliams639]

I like to watch you constructing things. Your commentary is very good to!

[@knolltop314]

Episode focused on our boat-builder extraordinaire! Enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@richardp4544]

I like the glassing part of the build and like you I prefer using a flexible plastic squeegee or roller as much as possible. As you pointed out it is less expensive but I think it also does a better job of wetting out the cloth and waste less time and resin. I also understand the time constraints involved when you are splitting your time between the build, family, especially one that's growing like yours, and other obligations like.........maybe a farm. You've really demonstrated your all around impressive talents to us as has Pascale as well, and I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of others besides me that appreciate that you video all this and share it with us. Boat launch tomorrow..............right ?

[@smncowardyahoo]

Absolutely Brilliant Series of Boatbuilding videos. I also really enjoy your frugal tips, Thankyou Very Much

[@triggermurgatroyd9976]

Another very helpful video, shared to my friends who are all fixing little ply boats.

[@donnarocchio936]

Boat is coming along fabulously. Great Job.

[@johnday4388]

Thanks Troy Very much enjoying this small boat build project.

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

AS ALWAYS Great to Follow and SEE all you do thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-uw4ch8qr5e]

I always enjoy your useful and interesting tips for a wide range of things.

[@garygill378]

Keep it up. Enjoying this!

[@poepflater]

I'm still a newb but I found doing a dry run, without the actual epoxy, of the steps I need to take, saved my but a few times.

[@bake162]

Always a pleasure, thanks Troy

[@telycasta]

I see Peter taught you well in regards Dynema.😁

[@alansellen4561]

Good to see you back on the fibre glass.all the best

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Nice to hear from you again mate

[@alansellen4561]

@@FreeRangeLiving just sitting quietly on the sidelines watching your family grow

[@bruceday450]

great music guys

[@telycasta]

Also I use white vinegar and metho to clean those particular brushes to great effect and get a dozen uses from them minimum..

[@edwhiteaker7540]

Thanks Troy!

[@bombadil776]

Watching Troy do dynema brought back memories!

[@woodsmn8047]

when finishing fiberglass use non textured plastic wrap and tape it tight over the area being glassed this will put a very smooth Finnish on the project almost eliminating the need for sanding also you can squeegee the extra resin out from under the film and it will stay in place with a little care on your part you can fair it and maneuver it before it sets instead of sanding it off later be sure to tape only the edges of the film and let the film and tape extend outside the wetted area so it will stick and hold

[@FreeRangeLiving]

I haven't seen this technique - I'll have to try it out. Thanks for letting us know.

[@Degenhardt450]

In stead of using a bristle brush, a silicon basting brush works really well, the resin doesn’t stick to the silicon, and they clean up really easily for use over and over and over.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Great tip. I've used a silicon spatula before, so I can see this working really well.

[@arthurme1911]

Looks great

[@CraigOverend]

I noticed @OnceUponABoat have just started a carbon/foam composite build of a Pathfinder too.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Sounds expensive!

[@TheBeaker59]

I am a hobby boatbuilder so understand building bit by bit as time allows :) its actually a fun way to build it spreads cost and effort important when you consider we do it for fun! Always keep that in mind, financially its cheaper to go out and buy a boat for all sorts of reasons. However a boat you built yourself though is so much fun to own and use. That's actually a useful idea with the stain, it will work pretty well I think.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Spreading the expense really does count, especially as by filming it, we can claim it from the tax man! Regardless, it's a very good point.

[@TheBeaker59]

@@FreeRangeLiving Taxman! claiming! you've cracked the code man :)

[@kranzonguam]

Nice, neat work! Looking forward to more!

[@kens2114]

Always enjoy your vids, thanks. I noticed you didn’t sand the inside of the centreboard case between glassing ( which dryed ) & painting. That saves a lot of sanding if you can just paint over?

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The epoxy wasn't 100% cured, so subsequent coats can go straight on. Good chemical bond, where sanding cured epoxy relies on mechanical bonding.

[@til7545]

Great explanation, thank you for letting us watch! I`m pretty much where you are with your build (building a Navigator) so you're giving me a sneak peek 🙂 Short question if I may: what thickness are you calculating per layer of fiberglass? My plans call for 60mm CB thickness, so I'd need to trimm down my overall board thickness to accommodate fiberglass thickness.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The plans for our boat specify width of laminated blank, then 1 layer boat cloth. That seemed well within the 5mm allowance. The other 2 layers on the shaped part have greater clearance because it has had some stock removed. There was lots of space so I never gave it much thought.

[@til7545]

@@FreeRangeLiving thanks for taking the time to read and reply! Got it, thank you so much!!

[@PeterDavidson-xg4nt]

What are we building - class size etc?

[@Stakman1]

Is splicing like falling off a bicycle? 😉😁

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Less visits to the ER

[@dylanwebb9584]

Curious to know what make of drill that is in your drill press. I'm interested in early Australian drills.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

It's an Hitachi. LOTS of copper in the windings from its weight.

[@alistersandow]

gday troy, just started building a pathfinder also, am at template stage so your videos are incredibly well timed, thank you so much. I have studied plans pretty well and am a little concerned the lower log on the outside of the centre case is in the wrong spot on the plans, comparing centre case plans to frame 4 plans, it doesn't seem to line up. the number 240 in between ends of logs on centre case (do you know what this 240 corresponds to? to me the log that picks up the centre thwart seat is correct but the log that picks up the forward bunk decking is questionable. I hope I am wrong and you might be able to set me straight, otherwise if not the earlier you know the better i thought. Also how do I support you financially, very happy to sling you a few bucks for creating this vids, they are awesome and you have taught me a lot already. Thankyou.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Hi Alister, with regards that 240 measure if memory serves, I was also immediately suspicious of it and couldn't make sense of it. My solution was to set my protractor off of the plans and draw the angle aft from the 295 mark on the case leading edge. Have you joined the JW facebook page? I have found it a useful resource, especially using the search function. In any case, I'm happy to give you any insights I may have stumbled over. Thank you for the offer of a few shekels. We have a couple of links in the description of each video for PayPal or our Patreon page. Patreon is a recurring pledge of any amount you choose from $1, payable each time we upload a video and PayPal is for one-offs. There is also the Super thanks function through KZbin which remains a mystery to me, except we do kmow KZbin takes a decent cut from those, which seems a bit egregious. Anyway, thanks for the message and good luck!

[@alistersandow]

Thanks. perhaps as you have made frame 4 you could check height from bottom of frame to top edge where doubler goes for front bunk deck area and compare with doubler on centre board case to bottom of boat, both should line up, hope it does. I will make an offering over on patreon, keep it up the videos and boat build loving it.