John, new canoe owner

[dtdcanoes]

Hi Gil......I know lead can be tough on the nerves , but I think the hatters were having their problems because of the mercury used in treating the beaver pelts used in the making of a luxurious beaver hat. No OSHA in those days .
Dave

 

[MGC]

Dolphinite is the defacto standard but I'm sure there are alternatives. It will dry out in the can, so I tend to buy smaller amounts. Chandler has a very healthy website......that could save you that 2 1/2 hour drive, although Ottawa is a nice visit this time of year.

 

[Andre Cloutier]

Mike, mine has in the past, was told to put some linseed oil on top. So far so good, man that stuff is expensive....

 

[MGC]

Mike, mine has in the past, was told to put some linseed oil on top. So far so good, man that stuff is expensive....

Sage advice.... I put it into plastic bags and remove as much air as I can from them. Yes, wicked expensive.... it will make you sad to open a can, use it once, come back to it a year later and find it as stiff as your mother in laws mashed potato's.

 

[jccampbell001]

Well I finished the sanding, painting and varnishing (gunwales only - the interior was in good condition) and I am pretty pleased with the result. The paint job is far from perfect but it is fine for my purposes.

 

[Paul newton]

Hi John, I use a lagging compound called Bakor 120-09. There are a number of us who use this and after dozens of canoes I've never had any issues. If you've ever seen a Pam Wedd canoe and the finish she was able to get using this process then you'll know it works. One benefit is its drying time, ready for painting after about a week.
I buy a 5 gallon pail for about $330 Canadian which I then get about ten canoes out of.
If you're interested get back to me via my email and I can send you the instructions on how to use it and where you can purchase it in Canada?
Gary

 

[Paul newton]

I see Gary is using the Bakor 120-09. I have a small quantity of this product which I’m about to cover an11 ft canvas canoe what is you method for application. I’ve been told a 4-1 dilution with water for the first coat? How many coats? How much would I need for this size canoe and where can I get a bit more?

 

[Gary]

Hi Paul, sorry for being a bit late but please send me a personal email through this site and I'll send you the info you're looking for.
I follow a procedure given me by Pam Wedd who uses the Bakor filler and if you've ever seen her canoes you'll know they are some of the best finishes around. I can't achieve her results but I'm still happy with it.
Gary