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Wow! The roof's on..FINALLY!!

Postby Steve Frederick » Sun May 30, 2004 6:13 pm

Hello everyone! First, Happy Memorial Day! God Bless those who have served, and serve our country today. You all are a blessing!
On the Teardrop, I got the roof finished Friday. I took a "mental health day", a day off for no good reason, to get the roof cleaned up and sanded. The 'glass went on Saturday. I just finished a fill coat of epoxy today, after planting some flowers for hunnie.
I had moments when I wanted to hang it up, but I think that I got a good "bang for my buck".
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The finish appears dull, because the texture of the 'glass is still exposed. It will smooth out under the fill coat, done today.
Earlier in the week, I worked out the galley. I'll get on that tommorrow, while the epoxy cures on the roof.
Looks like I'll make the mystic gathering with a useable camper!! \:D/
I'll post an update to my journal, Monday night.
Thanx for the support, Steve
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Postby beverlyt » Sun May 30, 2004 6:29 pm

Steve,
What artsmanship! And so unusual. You've done a beautiful job and will have such a unique tear when you're finished.
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Postby Steve Frederick » Sun May 30, 2004 6:43 pm

Thanx, Bev!
The end is becoming a reality. I can't wait to get out in it!
Thanx again for the nice comment .
Steve
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Postby Bigwoods » Sun May 30, 2004 7:55 pm

I can already see it by a lake with your kayak. Great job. I'm hopin' to build a wood strip canoe next fall. Your nice work is inspiring.
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Postby Gage » Sun May 30, 2004 9:09 pm

I like the way you carried the inlays into your hatch Steve. But what about the front? I bet you thought about the hatch after you did the front. But what ever, it's looking real good and I can't wait to see the finished product.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend,
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Postby Steve Frederick » Sun May 30, 2004 9:14 pm

I like the way you carried the inlays into your hatch Steve. But what about the front?

Actually Gage, I did the hatch first, thought that the inlay sort of got "lost in the sauce", so I skipped it on the front. The stripping gets busy anyways. Thanx, Steve
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Postby Gage » Sun May 30, 2004 10:18 pm

But looks good _ Roly, look out :lol: And like I say, can't wait to see it up close.

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Postby Ross Wade » Sun May 30, 2004 11:51 pm

Beautiful work Steve. The cedar strips have a wonderful color and compliment the sides as well. I know it was a lot of work but it sure paid off. Can't wait to see it up close.

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Postby Joseph » Mon May 31, 2004 6:07 am

You've created a true thing of beauty, Steve. May Keats' words prove true that it be a joy forever.

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Postby mikeschn » Mon May 31, 2004 9:12 am

That is the most unusual, most beautiful wood stripping job I have ever seen. The RV channel will be turning the country upside down looking for YOU!!! And you earned it! I expect to see that on the RV channel someday! It's beautiful.

Hey, do you wanna cover mine in cedar strips? :grab: Just kidding!!!

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