Preview: How to Build the Off Center Skiff, Part 14 – Caulking Cotton
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January 4, 2017
Email this Video to a FriendAs the series continues, Havilah Hawkins demonstrates how to traditionally caulk the skiff with caulking cotton.
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Dan Ramsey says:
What is the approximate finished weight of this skiff?
Steve Branam says:
I love the traditional rebar caulking irons! I assume soften it up with a torch, then swage it out with a small sledge on some kind of anvil? Then upset the head to flare it out for striking? Actually, probably need to do that step first before flattening out the blade.
Richard Greenway says:
A great primer for someone who has no experience caulking.
Such as myself!
Richard
Bill Saunders says:
Eric, for what it is worth, I was taught to thin the paint that is to be painted on the cotton caulking a bit, to help it penetrate and seal the cotton.
Bill