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Alumacraft Model F Mod
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<blockquote data-quote="sworrior" data-source="post: 364562" data-attributes="member: 14410"><p>Got a little more done on the boat this week--fishing is definitely in my near future. </p><p>Finished up carpeting the bow.</p><p>I used Dap Weldwood Contact Cement. </p><p></p><p>First I sealed the wood with whatever I had: exterior spray paint, deck sealer, spar varnish, a combination of leftovers</p><p></p><p>Next I cut the carpet to size, cutting it oversized to accommodate a finished edge and staples.</p><p></p><p>I applied contact cement to both the underside of the carpet and the deck. Use a short nap or foam roller to apply the contact cement evenly.</p><p></p><p>Smoke a short cigar and wait 15 minutes until the surfaces are slightly tacky. If the cement is too dry, just apply some more to soften it.</p><p></p><p>Afterwards, I placed the deck on the carpet and used a veneer roller to apply bonding pressure. I then stapled the underside with stainless staples to keep the carpet taut. </p><p>I was suprised by how easy this was and glad I went the carpet route.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sworrior, post: 364562, member: 14410"] Got a little more done on the boat this week--fishing is definitely in my near future. Finished up carpeting the bow. I used Dap Weldwood Contact Cement. First I sealed the wood with whatever I had: exterior spray paint, deck sealer, spar varnish, a combination of leftovers Next I cut the carpet to size, cutting it oversized to accommodate a finished edge and staples. I applied contact cement to both the underside of the carpet and the deck. Use a short nap or foam roller to apply the contact cement evenly. Smoke a short cigar and wait 15 minutes until the surfaces are slightly tacky. If the cement is too dry, just apply some more to soften it. Afterwards, I placed the deck on the carpet and used a veneer roller to apply bonding pressure. I then stapled the underside with stainless staples to keep the carpet taut. I was suprised by how easy this was and glad I went the carpet route. [/QUOTE]
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