Alternate Fillet material?

[CrkdLtr]

So the local West Marine does not have any of the 405 Fillet material in stock (or wood flour) and when they ordered it for me they got the wrong item. So I will be able to continue my work on the TV until next thursday... unless someone knows an alternative material to use?

I tried using saw dust I collected from ripping some pine 2x4's but when I tested it it was just wasn't fine enough and I found the resin was absorbed from the sawdust into the plywood before it could set and cure.

Suggestions?

[jem]

you could try and sift your saw dust with a loose mesh shirt or something. See if that helps.

Any cabinet shops in your area? They usually are eager to get rid of the stuff from their sanding machines. I went to one asking for a gallon and they offered a 50 gallon drum a week for free if I wanted it.

some folks use talc but I think that makes a heavy mix. You could order online from several suppliers and have it quickly.

click this link for a few suggestions: http://www.jemwatercraft.com/materials.php

[CrkdLtr]

you could try and sift your saw dust with a loose mesh shirt or something. See if that helps.

Any cabinet shops in your area? They usually are eager to get rid of the stuff from their sanding machines. I went to one asking for a gallon and they offered a 50 gallon drum a week for free if I wanted it.

some folks use talc but I think that makes a heavy mix. You could order online from several suppliers and have it quickly.

click this link for a few suggestions: http://www.jemwatercraft.com/materials.php

10-4 - was hoping there were alternate items that I could find at the local department store but I guess I should use the correct material. Was hoping to wrap the project up before next weekend but oh well. Better do it right. Just ordered from Duckworkds btw... don't know if you get anything from them because of it, just fyi.

[Oldsparkey]

Best source for wood flour is right at home. When I made the stripper pirogue from the redwood , there was a lot of sanding involved and I would empty the dust bag of the sander and save that for later. You do not not want to know how much was wasted from that sanding that never got into that dust bag.

Saved some from cutting out the strips in different zip locks since it was coercer wood flour. Had plenty to do the fillets for the boat and later when making a paddle , even had plenty to share with a couple of persons who wanted some for there boats.
I even have some left over to mix and match with the pine wood flour ( from Raka) and glass bubbles ( to adjust the color of the fillets ) when making some more boats.

If you make a stripper later , save the sawdust , both from the saw cutting out the strips and later from the sanding.

Chuck.

[CrkdLtr]

Best source for wood flour is right at home. When I made the stripper pirogue from the redwood , there was a lot of sanding involved and I would empty the dust bag of the sander and save that for later. You do not not want to know how much was wasted from that sanding that never got into that dust bag.

Saved some from cutting out the strips in different zip locks since it was coercer wood flour. Had plenty to do the fillets for the boat and later when making a paddle , even had plenty to share with a couple of persons who wanted some for there boats.
I even have some left over to mix and match with the pine wood flour ( from Raka) and glass bubbles ( to adjust the color of the fillets ) when making some more boats.

If you make a stripper later , save the sawdust , both from the saw cutting out the strips and later from the sanding.

Chuck.

I doubt I'll ever be talented or experienced enough to make a stripper canoe. Heil... I can't even get decent hard wood down here w/o paying a premium for it. Thanks for the suggestions.

[Oldsparkey]

Never say ... Never. Ya have no idea of what the future holds for you.

[jbo_c]

I haven't tried it, but I've read you can use whole wheat flour. It's about the right consistency. Don't know why it wouldn't work.

[paintedmidnight]

It works, I ran out of wood flour and used wheat flour. It is a lighter color and rougher consistency, but it get the job done.

[OnkaBob]

I've used talc in small fillets where it won't be seen and found it gives a nice smooth finish. Just bought cheap scented stuff from a $2 shop and although the colour of the fillets is a bit ordinary the boat sure smells nice .