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I've just begun building the sail rig for a future Sperry; specifically a boom, gaff and mast. Per guidance from another builder (Christine DeMerchant, Canada) I'm building "birdsmouth" hollow spars.
Attached are some pictures. My question is on Interlux varnish - what can I dilute it with. The can came wrapped in tape and when I removed the tape all the text (directions) came off with it - I can't tell what's suitable for diluting.
Appreciate the help and any comments on the work.
Thanks, Larry
Endshot - gaff & tiller (oval is the tiller):
http://i43.tinypic.com/awvv2c.jpg
Gaff Jaws - not yet glued:
http://i44.tinypic.com/wlcpg.jpg
Gaff & Boom jaws - glued:
http://i44.tinypic.com/ie3sjr.jpg
Gaff end with thumb:
http://i39.tinypic.com/nyxwcp.jpg
2 replies:
RE: Skerry build - Spar varnish
I've done a quick and limited test using generic lacquer thinner (much cheaper than Interlux 333) and there didn't seem to be any negative side-effect. At the same time, I've had enough heartache dealing with varnish on my skerry so you might not want to take the risk...
Mihai
RE: Skerry build - Spar varnish
» Submitted by LarryMcInnis - Sun, 2/5/12 » 5:00 PM
Sorry - little on-line search answered my question. Interlux 333 solvent.
Thanks for looking,
Larry