Sunday, October 17, 2010

In Summary

Hours for Restoration:
     145

Supplies from Jamestown Distributors (jamestowndistributors.com):
     Foam Brushes and Rollers
     Epifanes Gloss Clear Varnish
     Interlux Pre-Kote Primer
     Interlux 4152 Brightside Yellow
     Silicon Bronze Screws

Supplies from Northwood's Canoe Company (wooden-canoes.com):
     Canvas Filler
     Brass Screws
     Brass Tacks
     Diamond Head Brass Bolts - Old Town Style
     #10 Standard Mildew Resistant Canvas

Other Supplies:

     Stripper
     Wood Bleach
     Cedar
     Wooden Scraper
     Sand Paper
     Bronze Wool
     Thinner

Literature:
     The Wood & Canvas Canoe by Rollin Thurlow and Jerry Stelmok http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Wood-Canvas-Canoe-Construction-Restoration

Saturday, October 16, 2010

The Seats

The oak seat frames were sanded before applying three coats of Epifanes Gloss Clear Varnish. After re-caning the seats, one final coat of varnish was applied.

Before

After