I have 3/32 rails to install after bending, it was suggested to use steam to soften these...would soaking in boiling water work as well?
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Yes, heat is heat. Water boils at 212F. Steam from boiling water is also at 212F.
Roger
Roger
Hot water works well. What I find also helpful is to rub some regular windex (that has ammonia) on it and let it soak in for a few minutes. I find the ammonia really helps with the flexibility of the wood.
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Ok, thanks for that. Since the "Boss" is going out today I will snitch some of her Windex, and heat water in her kitchen, which she is overly protective of, and get on with it.
Thank you for the tips Rob444. Successfully bent the 3 3/4 railings, using Windex and hot water' and had it done before the "Boss" returned! Waiting for it to dry.
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first two pictures shoe railing bent to shape but not glued yet.
Last pic shows the messed up stern. I sawed the planks at the stern fron the deck to the keels, messing them up. I think some filler will correct this error.
Deck shot with rails bent and glued on
Last pic shows the messed up stern. I sawed the planks at the stern fron the deck to the keels, messing them up. I think some filler will correct this error.
Deck shot with rails bent and glued on
Cockpit and cabin trial fit, not glue in, bending went better than expected.
Super structure done, needs sanding, using Model Light white filler on deck cabin and hull planking. Questions, when using the filler do you put it on dry from the container or put it on wet? I put it on dry, and it will need a second coat of filler, do you just sand and recover? Once done and sanded, do you seal it prior to painting?
On a second note, disaster was averted when I caught my son headed into the bathroom with the lobster smack, he wanted to see if it would float!!! I sounded just like my own father..."Son, what's WRONGGGG with you". Something I had promised I would never say to my own son because Dad was always asking me the same thing. (I hated that!)
On a second note, disaster was averted when I caught my son headed into the bathroom with the lobster smack, he wanted to see if it would float!!! I sounded just like my own father..."Son, what's WRONGGGG with you". Something I had promised I would never say to my own son because Dad was always asking me the same thing. (I hated that!)
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I think one of the mistakes I made was in not soaking the planks long enough in boiling water. If I had more patience I think they would have gone on better.
I fooled around with the wood filler and found it too dry, adding water and stirring was much better and a lot easier to work. Have to get some fine sandpaper for final prep prior to painting.
I fooled around with the wood filler and found it too dry, adding water and stirring was much better and a lot easier to work. Have to get some fine sandpaper for final prep prior to painting.