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Greg Jensen
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  • Idaho Falls, ID
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FLOOR BOARDS - NEEDED OR JUST HISTORIC
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Hello all -I just read a post by Rob Grubb regarding the neccessity of floor boards in drift boats, and would really like to get some thoughts on this.My project is an S&G boat and having just…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robb Grubb Apr 23.

last layers of exterior glass finally done
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Hello all,Just spent the better part…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Guy Fredrickson Apr 10.

WAITING.... ALLWAYS WAITING.....
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This sizes up my feelings of the last 6 weeks of waiting for resin to cure...…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by tungsten Apr 9.

ADHESIVES. HELP....
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I will be installing my gunwale's soon and I don't really want to use 5200 for this. Is there another type of adhesive that works well, but in the case of damage, won't destroy everything if I ever…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by sanderson Apr 8.

 

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Greg Jensen replied to Kevin C.'s discussion Snake River Boat Show Posters
"Great poster - don't know how I missed it, but would love to buy one. Give me a call 208-220-7996 so I can pay you. And thanks to everyone who brought there boats. I learned alot and enjoyed meeting everyone. Greg"
Tuesday
Greg Jensen replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Looks fantastic Guy, you are quickly catching me... Great job! Greg"
May 2
Greg Jensen replied to Jon Darrohn's discussion Lap Joint vs. traditional scarf for joing two big bottom pieces
"The scarf joint will be MUCH stronger than the lap joint. Expecially on the bottom wher there will me much more pressure and torque forces in play. I used a router for all of my scarfs, and once you get the initial cut done, you will never worry…"
Apr 26
Robb Grubb replied to Greg Jensen's discussion FLOOR BOARDS - NEEDED OR JUST HISTORIC
"Randy, I never gave the dog a thought. The 'unconditional loving' Labrador just might start thinking 'conditionally' if he/she has a wet butt... :) Greg, I think 'level' floors in the front and back of the boat, are a…"
Apr 23
Ron Shealer replied to Greg Jensen's discussion FLOOR BOARDS - NEEDED OR JUST HISTORIC
"Good question.  Anxious to see the replies.  I am in the same situation and thinking about dropping the floor boards.  Also s&g construction."
Apr 23
Greg Jensen replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Guy, Looks fantastic!!! Keep up thegood work. Greg"
Apr 16
Greg Jensen replied to Jon Darrohn's discussion What is this trailer worth?
"how wide is the axle spread? And where at in Utah, I am starting to looking for a trailer for my build, and I may be interested if you are not too far away. Greg "
Apr 12
Rob Zelk replied to Greg Jensen's discussion Ipe Brazilian hardwood - has anyone used this??
"You should see it when its fresh in the lumber yard, the yellow you see in your ipe grain is almost neon green!   Cool, can't wait to see the finished product. Rob"
Apr 10
Guy Fredrickson replied to Greg Jensen's discussion last layers of exterior glass finally done
"Congratulations Greg."
Apr 10
Greg Jensen replied to Greg Jensen's discussion Ipe Brazilian hardwood - has anyone used this??
"Hello all, I finished up my scarph cuts on the Ipe the other day, and am sitting around waiting for the temp. to get high enough to finish laying up the glass on the outside of my boat. Thought I would post some update pics. A little sanding…"
Apr 10
tungsten replied to Greg Jensen's discussion WAITING.... ALLWAYS WAITING.....
"haha been there,it took 12 days for the epoxy to cure on my gunnels.i now have a good heater in the shop."
Apr 9
Rob Zelk replied to Greg Jensen's discussion Ipe Brazilian hardwood - has anyone used this??
"I've build a few decks with it.  One we drilled and plugged, all turned out beautiful.  But its hard on blades and like the others said, pre drilling is required.  The saw dust is non toxic though some people do have a very bad…"
Apr 9
Brian Schiller replied to Greg Jensen's discussion Ipe Brazilian hardwood - has anyone used this??
"Greg,   Ipe is an odd wood. It is a rainforest tree and very dense. The wood itself can be very unstable if it is stored in very dry climates. I work in the hardwood flooring industry and have had some nightmares arise with this wood. If you…"
Apr 9
sanderson replied to Greg Jensen's discussion ADHESIVES. HELP....
"Im still eating sawdust. : )   I've beed good, busy but good. I guess I should check the site more often. ; ) "
Apr 8
Rick Newman replied to Greg Jensen's discussion ADHESIVES. HELP....
"So Sandy, how have you been? I'll bet you aren't missing the sawdust! Rick Newman"
Apr 8
sanderson replied to Greg Jensen's discussion ADHESIVES. HELP....
"3M 4200 is a good non permanent alternative to 3M 5200.  "
Apr 8

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Hometown:
Idaho Falls, ID
About Me:
New to boat building. I have been drooling over wood boats for years and had the chance to row a couple of great ones and decided to pull the trigger and build my own this winter. (hopefully done by summer).

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