BaltimoreLurker
Curmudgeon
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2007
- Messages
- 2,775
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Moon Dance
- Vessel Make
- 1974 34' Marine Trader Sedan
I'm finally making some progress on the doghouse. I goofed up and didn't take any "before" pics.* You wouldn't believe the difference.
So far, she's looking pretty good, IMHO.* I don't have any professional tools (or skills for that matter) but a simple Craftsman table saw and router table seem to be up to the task.
On Cap'n Chuck's recommendation I will be sealing everything with West epoxy.* I was considering white paint for a topcoat, because it's easy.* But the SO nixed that idea, it has to have a more natural finish.* Any suggestions? Will Cetol go on over the epoxy OK?
I'm still looking for the gasket material that goes in the perimeter grooves.* I'll start hitting the mom-and-pop hardware stores in the area.* Those places have no end of obscure bits and pieces.* Not to mention knowledgeable staff.
I haven't decided yet on clear or tinted glass (or acrylic) for the windows.
So far, she's looking pretty good, IMHO.* I don't have any professional tools (or skills for that matter) but a simple Craftsman table saw and router table seem to be up to the task.
On Cap'n Chuck's recommendation I will be sealing everything with West epoxy.* I was considering white paint for a topcoat, because it's easy.* But the SO nixed that idea, it has to have a more natural finish.* Any suggestions? Will Cetol go on over the epoxy OK?
I'm still looking for the gasket material that goes in the perimeter grooves.* I'll start hitting the mom-and-pop hardware stores in the area.* Those places have no end of obscure bits and pieces.* Not to mention knowledgeable staff.
I haven't decided yet on clear or tinted glass (or acrylic) for the windows.