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by Captain James R. Watson A deck crown tram is a device used to describe a specifc curve or crown of a deck regardless of the deck’s width. To make a deck crown tram, begin by laying out a baseline on a piece of plywood. Make the line the length of the largest (widest) deck […]
by Captain James R. Watson I built a retractable rudder case because no matter what kind of boat you have, there is nothing so delightful as building or fixing the part that steers her. A reliable, easily lifted rudder system can greatly enhance the performance of a shoal draft boat. After years of building boats for […]
by Captain James R. Watson If you were to inquire about the physical properties of WEST SYSTEM® epoxy, you’d receive a physical properties data sheet. To some, the information is very meaningful, but I was having a hard time figuring out what all those tests and numbers meant and how they applied to my projects. […]
by Captain James R. Watson If you’ve had quantities of leftover WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy after completing a project, you may have wondered how long the material would remain usable. Epoxy users have asked us these kinds of questions regarding older epoxy: “I bought some of your epoxy at a rummage sale. It’s old, is it still […]
by Captain James R. Watson It has probably happened to us all once or twice. You’re all dressed up and just before going out the door you swing through your shop to check on the project. Sure enough, a dab of epoxy finds its way onto your best pants. Believe me, it has happened to […]
