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    EJ_L
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Used my smallest drill bit. Hole alignment leaves much to be desired, but I'm more disappointed in how this looks other than alignment.
     
    I used wood filler.....maybe too dark, but I'm not at all thrilled with this.
     
    Any thoughts? I'm far from looking for someone to convince me it looks good, so have at it.

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    EJ_L
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    I think I now get it... I'll post a pic when I replank...BEFORE I consider treenailing
     
    BTW...the ship is Dos Amigos....kit wood is abysmal...likely won't use any of the kit planking wood.
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    Bill Hime
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Bill Hime in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Jan....I did ask for everyone's thoughts, so I I won't whine.
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    EJ_L
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Alas...I just don't get it. I looked at the attachment, and on page 2, version 2 looks like what I did. 
     
    I'm just trying to build a ship for enjoyment...maybe I'll stick to tying trout flies. LOL.
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    Canute
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Jaager
     
    I graduated from college, but I have no idea what you are talking about. 
     
    I talked to my insurance agent. She'd be happy to insure it.
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    EJ_L
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Jaager...not understanding your first sentence...please clarify.
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    EJ_L
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    good idea....thanks
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    EJ_L
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    I'm going to scrape with the razor blade, as advised, and the apply a medium dark stain. If I'm not satisfied, I'll plank over it. 
     
    This is doubly frustrating as I bought and milled my own planks with some very nice maple I got at Woodcrafters.
     
    Thanks for all the suggestions.
     
    Live and learn I guess. I do want to treenail my next ship (Fair American), so I will put way more thought into it.
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    EJ_L
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Jan....I did ask for everyone's thoughts, so I I won't whine.
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    Canute
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Alas...I just don't get it. I looked at the attachment, and on page 2, version 2 looks like what I did. 
     
    I'm just trying to build a ship for enjoyment...maybe I'll stick to tying trout flies. LOL.
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    mtaylor
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Jaager
     
    I graduated from college, but I have no idea what you are talking about. 
     
    I talked to my insurance agent. She'd be happy to insure it.
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    Nirvana
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Nirvana in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Used my smallest drill bit. Hole alignment leaves much to be desired, but I'm more disappointed in how this looks other than alignment.
     
    I used wood filler.....maybe too dark, but I'm not at all thrilled with this.
     
    Any thoughts? I'm far from looking for someone to convince me it looks good, so have at it.

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    EJ_L
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from EJ_L in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Chuck...after some serious sanding and a semi dark stain, it still looks like crap. I am going to replank.
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    Canute
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    I'm going to scrape with the razor blade, as advised, and the apply a medium dark stain. If I'm not satisfied, I'll plank over it. 
     
    This is doubly frustrating as I bought and milled my own planks with some very nice maple I got at Woodcrafters.
     
    Thanks for all the suggestions.
     
    Live and learn I guess. I do want to treenail my next ship (Fair American), so I will put way more thought into it.
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    Robin Lous
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Robin Lous in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Chuck...after some serious sanding and a semi dark stain, it still looks like crap. I am going to replank.
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    Canute
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Jaager...not understanding your first sentence...please clarify.
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    Canute
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    good idea....thanks
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    Ryland Craze
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    I'm going to scrape with the razor blade, as advised, and the apply a medium dark stain. If I'm not satisfied, I'll plank over it. 
     
    This is doubly frustrating as I bought and milled my own planks with some very nice maple I got at Woodcrafters.
     
    Thanks for all the suggestions.
     
    Live and learn I guess. I do want to treenail my next ship (Fair American), so I will put way more thought into it.
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    Altduck
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Altduck in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Chuck...after some serious sanding and a semi dark stain, it still looks like crap. I am going to replank.
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    Altduck
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Altduck in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    Jaager...not understanding your first sentence...please clarify.
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    Altduck
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Altduck in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    I'm going to scrape with the razor blade, as advised, and the apply a medium dark stain. If I'm not satisfied, I'll plank over it. 
     
    This is doubly frustrating as I bought and milled my own planks with some very nice maple I got at Woodcrafters.
     
    Thanks for all the suggestions.
     
    Live and learn I guess. I do want to treenail my next ship (Fair American), so I will put way more thought into it.
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    Robin Lous
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Robin Lous in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    I'm going to scrape with the razor blade, as advised, and the apply a medium dark stain. If I'm not satisfied, I'll plank over it. 
     
    This is doubly frustrating as I bought and milled my own planks with some very nice maple I got at Woodcrafters.
     
    Thanks for all the suggestions.
     
    Live and learn I guess. I do want to treenail my next ship (Fair American), so I will put way more thought into it.
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    Altduck
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Altduck in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    good idea....thanks
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    CaptainSteve
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Treenaling....wish I hadn't done this   
    I'm going to scrape with the razor blade, as advised, and the apply a medium dark stain. If I'm not satisfied, I'll plank over it. 
     
    This is doubly frustrating as I bought and milled my own planks with some very nice maple I got at Woodcrafters.
     
    Thanks for all the suggestions.
     
    Live and learn I guess. I do want to treenail my next ship (Fair American), so I will put way more thought into it.
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    Bill Hime
    bigcreekdad got a reaction from Bill Hime in What is your favorite wood to plank the deck?   
    Thanks to all.I've picked up some maple. I'm going to partial plank it...treat it (maybe gun oil) and see what it looks like.

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