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Varnished Machine--
the old trucker:
Only too glad to be of help to you my friend !! Besides I know it will make my job a lot easier, now that I can go by the pics.
I'm still waiting to have the frame blasted. I'll soon get out the old grinder & use one of those flap sanders. Only reason I'm hanging on is because the price is right. Save $ 400.00 bucks!!!! That's a lot to go towards other parts. Hey, I got lots of time.
The Old Trucker
the old trucker:
HERE'S OLDSLEDZS NEWEST UPDATE !!
O.T.
Finally getting back to work on the b-12 after taking most of August away from it. Got the front and roof on this weekend and also 3-coat varnished all the mating surfaces so hopefully the wood will last a long time. Hope to put the sides on this weekend then stain and 4 coat the exterior. Not sure how many screws it has taken so far, but I got 700. The are put on exactly as Bombardier did.
Frank
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When I put these pics on, I went to preview to make sure all was OK. I must have been there for 20
sizing them up before I realized what I was doing. Mister man, Cam, you & the rest are doing a beautiful job restoring these machines to their original beauty & the level of workmanship is going to be hard to meet, but I'm willing to try my best to come close.
I see now why you coated the insides of the panels first. It should last a long time.
The Old Trucker
the old trucker:
THE BEST IS YET TO COME !!!
Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words !! :o 8). I'm glad it is because Oldsledz got me stuck for words. Boy o' Boy Oldsledz, I'm going to have to hire you on as my carpenter.
O.T.
More work done this week end. More to come!!
Frank
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There will be more pics coming & I am proud to do my little part & post them !!! ;D
the old trucker:
Oldsledz what kind of grade of plywood did you put on your bomber ??
OT.
oldsledz:
O.t.
I used 1/4" A-2 birch plywood. I am in the lumber business and I could not find a marine type birch in 1/4" (at least not here in Maine). So with that being said, I pre finished the interior surfaces (3 coats marine varnish) and then assembled to the frame. One thing I made doubly sure of that ALL edges are sealed in 4 coats so I think it will do fine. Also, I will always garage it and I would not plan on leaving it out in the rain. I just stained the outside on Thursday and hope to start the varnish next week. I will send a couple of photos over.
Frank
P.S. The birch was about 32.00 cost, retail should be in the neighborhood of 41-42.00 I think I used 7 sheets total. I used 3/4" marine plywood for the floor (fir)
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