Outstanding video. Thanks for the detail. It was even important to see the few seconds where you actually put the little clamp on. You seem to quickly push it through and then pull back to add the connection.
How thick were the ribs you used? I have your kit and am using white ash, and have a huge pile of kindling now. I soldiered through and finally got the ribs in, but it was so frustrating initially I put the project on hold for a year
Hi, this is Larry LaLonde, owner of Geodesic Airolite Boats. I'm sorry you're having problems with bending the ribs. Usually that is one of the fun, rewarding parts of the build. The thickness and width of your ribs is on your plans and the ash usually steams into shape pretty easily except for the last couple. A 4 to 5 hour hot water soak and about 30 to 40 minutes in the steamer makes them very pliable and easy to work with, very similar to what you saw in the video. If you've gotten this far, the rest of the build is the easy part so don't give up yet! Thanks, Larry
You probably could but you have a limited amount of working time while the rib is pliable and the zip ties would take substantially longer. Also, if you need to change the location of a zip tie, it needs to be cut and replaced. I have a lot of experience with zip ties and they don't hold the rib in place as securely as a clamp, which could result in a slightly weaker joint. If you decide to try it, let us know how it goes! Larry
@@geodesicairoliteboats1632 thanks for the quick reply! I work at a local hardware store and was able to get 50 2x3 spring clamps for about ¢60 a pop so not a bad deal.
Outstanding video. Thanks for the detail. It was even important to see the few seconds where you actually put the little clamp on. You seem to quickly push it through and then pull back to add the connection.
I like those quick clamps. Can't find them on the internet. May be they are no longer made?
Amazing work! Thanks for sharing all this.
Thanks Chris!
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How thick were the ribs you used? I have your kit and am using white ash, and have a huge pile of kindling now. I soldiered through and finally got the ribs in, but it was so frustrating initially I put the project on hold for a year
Hi, this is Larry LaLonde, owner of Geodesic Airolite Boats. I'm sorry you're having problems with bending the ribs. Usually that is one of the fun, rewarding parts of the build. The thickness and width of your ribs is on your plans and the ash usually steams into shape pretty easily except for the last couple. A 4 to 5 hour hot water soak and about 30 to 40 minutes in the steamer makes them very pliable and easy to work with, very similar to what you saw in the video. If you've gotten this far, the rest of the build is the easy part so don't give up yet!
Thanks,
Larry
@@geodesicairoliteboats1632 Hey Larry, no worries. It's done now :) Finally get to remove the boat from the strongback now...
I think we're the only company that carries them and they're available on our gaboats.com website. We have thousands in stock! Thanks!
Is it possible to just use zip ties to clamp the ribs?
You probably could but you have a limited amount of working time while the rib is pliable and the zip ties would take substantially longer. Also, if you need to change the location of a zip tie, it needs to be cut and replaced. I have a lot of experience with zip ties and they don't hold the rib in place as securely as a clamp, which could result in a slightly weaker joint. If you decide to try it, let us know how it goes! Larry
@@geodesicairoliteboats1632 thanks for the quick reply! I work at a local hardware store and was able to get 50 2x3 spring clamps for about ¢60 a pop so not a bad deal.