Thanks for the video. I think seeing the demonstration and hearing the advice is really helpfull for people.
@NickSchade
28 күн бұрын
Glad you think so!
@1a1u0g9t4s2u
26 күн бұрын
Now that this series is concluding would like you to consider a build video with one of your racing kayaks. If not a build series perhaps a short two or three part tips and tricks on artistic strip build design for the deck. As always I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
@NickSchade
26 күн бұрын
Thanks for your suggestions. I am trying to decide what to build next, but haven't settled on anything yet.
@torstenzeps365
Ай бұрын
Hello Nick, thank you very much for the great video. It's really great to be able to continue following the project. The kayak looks great and I'm looking forward to the next part. I was really hoping it would continue. Great. 👍 Thanks again and have a nice weekend.
@NickSchade
Ай бұрын
I've got a few more videos in this series. Now that I'm back in the shop and office, I should be able to get the rest edited.
@torstenzeps365
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your effort, your time and the good explanations. I really missed the videos and am very happy that you have some time for them again. All the best and have a good time.
@jimdodd3462
Ай бұрын
I've always scraped my runs, with a razor blade, prior to sanding. Just a different method. In trying to take down the high spots sanding, I seemed to dig into the area around the run too much. Great video as always Nick ! It's great to have these recorded series for builders to go back to ! I know I do ! Thanks !
@NickSchade
Ай бұрын
Yes, a razor blade works well. It may take a bit more practice. The trick about flattening things is you need a stiff cutter. Sandpaper on a even a slightly soft block will grind the surrounding area before eliminating the high spot.
@douglasreeve3591
Ай бұрын
The kayak looks great! Thanks for another instructional video.
@NickSchade
Ай бұрын
Thanks, not many videos left in this series.
@dansw0rkshop
25 күн бұрын
12:01 why not use a roller for the varnish? I'm sure there are reasons... but I've had really good success with foam rollers.
@NickSchade
25 күн бұрын
Rollers can work well using the "Roll and tip" method. Basically, you use the roller for the first one or two parts of my brushing technique, and then finish off with a brush to "Tip-off" the coat. I just find holding a roller and a brush, and a paint tray (as opposed to a bucket) is hard to manage. Part of the key to good finish is moving along without stopping. Picking up and putting down different tools along the way will slow down the process and make it harder to maintain a wet edge.
@dansw0rkshop
25 күн бұрын
14:15 what kind of varnish do you use? Is it oil based and do you add any driers to it, i.e. cobalt based?
@NickSchade
25 күн бұрын
I am using Epifanes for this final coat. It is an oil based traditional varnish. I don't add anything to it. I don't thin it.
@GeorgeBuftea
Ай бұрын
As a pure curiosity, have you ever tried gelcoat atop the glass as a finish?
@NickSchade
Ай бұрын
Gelcoat is polyester resin designed to be laid inside a mold, where the final outside surface of the finished boat is the molded copy of the inside surface of the mold. It is not well suited to be applied as a top-coat that is applied like a pain. Generally, the only reason to use gelcoat is to patch the damaged surface of a molded boat to match the existing material. In almost all other all other circumstances a product that is designed to be applied as a top coat will produce better results. Gelcoat does not naturally lay down in a smooth surface, it will need sanding, leveling and polishing to achieve nice results, where a top coat is formulated to self-level, producing good results straight off a brush, roller or sprayer.
@GeorgeBuftea
Ай бұрын
@NickSchade i know what it is. I've seen some videos of someone using it as a finish, atop epoxy. Given its self leveling properties, I thought it was actually a great idea and was curious if you ever tried using it like that.
@NickSchade
Ай бұрын
@GeorgeBuftea Are we talking about an opaque gelcoat or a clear coat? If you want an opaque color, a high quality marine paint will perform better than a gelcoat. If you want a clear coat, you likely will not get the same UV protection as a high quality marine clear coat.
@davidpoole8667
Ай бұрын
Yes....on repairs. Gel coat sucks the life out of you. OK, not literally, but nearly. It is something that requires the best of personal protective equipment. The epoxy filters in your mask is not enough. It can affect your breathing parts with small exposures. It also takes much color additives to get light colors. Life is too short to mess with that stuff. I find the covering of epoxy with marine varnish easier to do, it darkens wood finishes, gives good UV protection, available in many places and easier to repair.
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