Search found 57 matches

by calvin
Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:30 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Old Salem Sealer
Replies: 11
Views: 12529

Could it be glue...did the temps change a lot?
by calvin
Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Finally done with woodwork!
Replies: 9
Views: 10461

Thanks your work looks great..what power is going on?
by calvin
Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:09 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Finally done with woodwork!
Replies: 9
Views: 10461

Which paint and varnish did you end up using?
by calvin
Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:17 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: Varnishing temperature
Replies: 0
Views: 7406

Varnishing temperature

Applied the sealer to the decks of the Grady...temps in the mid 80 humidity 48 %..looks and dried well...what temp and % humidity dare I apply varnish?
by calvin
Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: BOAT PARTS
Replies: 6
Views: 8187

Good idea...we have been bitten by the old boat bug and nothing short of rehab will deter us...we do need all the help we can get because our hobby or sickness is not as popular as the car and motorcycle guys1
by calvin
Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: How long after stain to varnish
Replies: 3
Views: 9992

Do you thin the sealer for thr first coat?
by calvin
Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Grady White color on decks
Replies: 7
Views: 9697

Grady White color on decks

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by calvin
Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:14 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: How long after stain to varnish
Replies: 3
Views: 9992

How long after stain to varnish

Finally applied the filler stain to the decks of the Grady..how long should I wait to apply the first coat of thinned varnish to seal it?
by calvin
Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Thompson book
Replies: 1
Views: 14312

Thompson book

Is there a book outlining the history of the thompson boat compant?
by calvin
Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Wooden Grady White Hull Numbers
Replies: 20
Views: 33874

I have a lead on another grady will look into it this week.
by calvin
Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Wooden Grady White Hull Numbers
Replies: 20
Views: 33874

I just checked my hull no. A8418Y....61 16-6 PAMLICO looks like we have the same boat...lol...sure would like to find another owner of a 16 to verify...Robert
by calvin
Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: Wood Fillers
Replies: 1
Views: 7142

Wood Fillers

Looking for a wood filler for the dash and covering boards on my 61 Grady White..I have the parts down to wood ready for filler stain..the holes are about 1/8 some maybe 3/16..is famo wood stainable..or do I use stain first then match to the color?
by calvin
Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: grady interior
Replies: 8
Views: 8976

Originally it had only a box that was the size of a big battery box..the options were rear full width seat and folding back to back vinyl seats..my rear seat will have a folding back and removable cushions!
by calvin
Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: trailer bunks
Replies: 4
Views: 21272

trailer bunks

I have my grady on a bunk trailer...only 2 bunks under each sister keel..is this enough?

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by calvin
Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: grady interior
Replies: 8
Views: 8976

Interior with floorboards

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