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Brass Solid Back Half Oval Trim features solid brass construction. Not pre-drilled.
Sold in 6' and 12' lengths only. 3/8" and 1/2" brass half oval can be rolled and packaged for UPS shipment. 12 ft continuous lengths of 5/8" and larger widths must be shipped motor freight.
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Metal:
Brass
Type:
Rub Rail
Questions & Answers about Brass Solid Back Half Oval Trim:
2012-12-02MARK ROSENBLATT asked: Has anyone used epoxy rather than screws to attach the brass to the stem or chines?
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2012-12-05Nathan Fournier: G/flex epoxy is a superb product that can be used on this substrate, as well as many others, you can do this with screws to seal the product and mechanically fasten it, or alone if you wish, thank you.
Nathan
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2012-06-28JOHN SCHMUHL asked: I plan to use the half oval as rub stake on my teak toe rail. The rail is an inch wide. What size should I order? Does the 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 etc refer to the width or the height? If it is width what is the height?
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2012-06-29TRISTRAM TARANTINO: The dimension listed refers to the width of the stock
2012-06-30AL MEYER: John, I think you've got a good idea but the wrong material. I used 3/8" half-oval starting at the stem head and following down along the length of the keel to the transom. That's a curve in two dimensions only and the half-oval was easily able to make the bend to follow the curve. But if I understand your question correctly, you're wanting to install half-oval along the shear which is a curve in three dimensions. I might be wrong, but I don't think the brass half-oval will follow that type of curve very well. I see your point, though, my rails are constantly getting dinged from banging against the dock, courtesy of wakes from other boats. If I were building my boat again, I'd install a sacrificial rubbing strip made of hardwood, say 1/2" x 3/8", and recognize that I'd to replace it every couple of years.
Hope this helps,
Al
2012-07-01ANDREW TAGLIAFERRI: John,
Was three years ago, but as I recall it was 3/4" on the flat and about 3/8 to 7/16 thick . I could get you an exact measurement if you need it, but it would be a piece sold three years ago. I would think Jamestown might have a better idea of what they are selling now.
Andy
2012-05-02A shopper asked: can the 3/8 x12' be sent straight not rolled and can it be predrilled?
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2012-05-03Ryan L: It can be shipped straight. It will be very costly as it would have to ship common carrier, and can not ship UPS. These do not come predrilled. We do not manufacture these.
2012-03-20JIM GREENE asked: I am building a custom wood skiff....want something that looks good but tough enough to bang against docks....what are my options short of stainless? jim
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2012-03-20ROBERT BROTEN: If you are concerned about the stem, the half oval is a good item and used on most craft. If you are talking about the gunwale, you can fasten a rope bumper that is often seen.
Bob
2012-03-20Jim Greene: Thanks Bob....I am talking about the rub rail on the gunwale. I was told to look at different alloy's like "naval bronze", other metles that have more copper or bronze in them. This is going to be a "show boat", but I want to use it and not be polishing or buffing every time some one leans up against it....and didn't want to clear coat it either. Thanks in advance for you help. jim
2012-03-20ROBERT BROTEN: Jim, look at some boat building references. Usually the rub rail or guard is grooved with a round groove and the rope is fastened and recessed into the groove. I may have a couple photos of this but some books like Gregg Roessl may have some tips.
Bob
2012-03-20PATRICK WILLIAMS: I put this on the bottom of my nutshell dinghy on the skeg as suggested in the plans. It seems to do the job fine for keeping the skeg protected during a landing. It's brass so it tarnishes.
2012-03-20Jim Greene: Thanks Patrick!
2012-03-20Bill S: I build wood rowing sculls & pulling boats and have used the half oval brass strips (3/8") for the keel and (1/2") for the skegs. I set these in 3M 5200 sealant with oval head brass screws at approx. 8" o.c. You must be careful after drilling for screws since the metal wants to bend at these points and can break if your holes are too large for the material width. More and smaller screws are better. So far (4 years) I have been able to drag my boats up onto docks and dollys without any real problems or wear to the boats themselves. I would probably use a softer flexible material for rails so you do not damage the surface you might rub against, like another hull.
2012-03-20ERIC JOHNSON: I ended up using southern yellow pine painted rubrail and was super careful and always had my fenders ready. Alternatively, one could use a nice heavy rope or cordage. Wooden boat offers a canvas/rope rubrail of sorts or the brass would look good but alot of work drilling and installing and caulking and....paying for it! Eric
2012-03-20Jim Greene: Hey Eric....thanks! This is a juniper planked hull, 21' X 8' beam and we did do the rub rail also in juniper with clear exoxy finish. The brass I think will look the best and your right, cost the most. All the planks are 21' and the youngest piece of wood is 17 years old....going to be sweet! Thanks for everyones help!!!
jim
2012-03-23APRIL SALEM: Jim, I use the brass half oval for this purpose. I have it on the top of my combings and also outside of chocks on the cap rail. Being brass it is easily cut and shaped to fit where I need it. I have a classic wooden boat and can not imagine stainless- the half oval works great. Bed it with Dolfinite and you can remove it easily for yearly varnish...
2012-03-23Jim Greene: Thanks April! Just want to make sure there wasn't something bran new and better out there...looks like from the feed back I am getting, the brass half oval is the way to go......THANKS AGAIN!
2012-02-14COLIN RYAN asked: So this might be a silly question - is it possible to cut these down to less than 6'? What would be the best way to do this? Thanks - Colin
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2012-02-14PATRICK WILLIAMS: It's easy to cut with a hack saw then touched up with a file. That's what I did. It's brass so very easy to work with.
2012-02-14BRUCE KNOTT: Hi,
The brass is relatively soft. I was able to cut it with a hack saw, taper the ends with a file and drill countersunk mounting holes in it. Hope this helps.
Bruce
2012-02-14SAMUEL ANDERSON: Yes, Colin, if I understand your question, it's very easy to do this with a standard hacksaw -- takes less than a minute. When finished, you may want to use a metal file to de-burr the ragged edge of the cut, and depending on where and how you will use the trim, you may also want to round off the corners.
2012-02-14TRIG HAROLDSON: I use a hacksaw with a fine tooth blade. If you have too drill for screw holes use a center punch to dimple the surface for a starting point for the drill. It also helps to build a simple sled out of wood to trap the trim so it doesn't move around for drilling and countersinking. Good luck.
2012-02-14JOHN CHRISTIANSEN: Colin...yes...they come in about 36" long pieces...or at least the ones I bought did.
The brass is soft enought to cut with a hacksaw. Just clamp the piece in a vise and saw away to your desired length.....should take about 1 minute per cut with a good blade in your hacksaw.
Best,
John
2012-02-14ROBERT BROTEN: "Yes, just cut it with a hacksaw. You may want to finish or shape your cut with a small file (6") to make it look nice and remove any burrs. If you are anchoring with screws an oval head screw works best that is properly countersunk. Be sure to use a center punch to mark where your holes are going so your bit doesn't wander and misalign your holes. The brass is soft and works easily with any of the tools I mention above. Good Luck. Bob"
2012-02-14ERIC DRAKE: Brass is relatively soft and can be cut with a hack saw, abrasive cutoff wheel, or even a metal shear.
2012-02-14MOBILE MARINE SERVICES CORP: I cut it with a fine tooth hack saw
2012-02-14JEFFREY KENNEY: Yes, it cuts easily with a hack saw. Long lengths look better on a rub rail application because of the fair curve without joints, It drills and countersinks easily as well. I center punch the spot before drilling.
Good luck, J
2012-02-14BROWNE ALTMAN: Yes, it is rather easy if you use a regular hand powered hacksaw. Cut it just a little longer than the final length so that you can use a file to smooth the finish.
2011-08-27A shopper asked: What fasteners are recommeded for use with the 3/8 inch wide half oval? Thanks, Steve
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2011-09-01JAMES ARTHUR: # 8 oval head bronze screw
2011-09-01DAVID ANDERSON: I used silicon bronze #6 screws to fasten to my bow. Works perfect
2011-09-01LYLE BOGART: Hi Steve,
It really depends on what you're using the brass stock for. I used the 1/2 oval stock for protecting the bottom-board on an adirondack guideboat I built. I used #6 oval head brass wood screws. It took about two strokes with a mill file to bring the oval heads completely flush with the bar stock.
If you're planning an application where cosmetics are more important than a rub strips on the bottom of a boat, I'd recommend something like an oval head brass finish nail.
I hope this helps!
2011-09-01NORMAN COVE: I used 1" x 8 brass oval head screws which I bought from Jamestown.
As the trim is not drilled, I made a jig from a 12ft length of 2" x 6" , in one end I screwed two of the screws exactly 8" apart, so that they were left about 3/8" proud. I cut the heads off.
The plank was lined up with the drill press. after scribing a mark 1" from the end I drilled a hole which would closely accept the #8 screw, a second hole was drilled exactly 8" away, now the trim could be moved so that the screws located the trim precisely so that the drill press made the third hole at 8", thus by moving the trim each subsequent hole was drilled exactly 8" apart.
When the holes were finished it was all repeated with a counter sink adjusted so that each drilling was the correct depth.
The jig may take a little while to set up, but the time saved by not having to measure each hole was great. I had 8 12 ft lengths to drill, a lot of holes.
2011-09-01DAVID OSBORN: I use #4 Oval Head Wood Screws x 1/2"
2011-09-01NORMAN COVE: This is a PS to my previous note......my trim was 3/4"...... For 1/2" it may be more satisfactory to use 3/4" by 6 oval head brass screw.
2011-09-01DONALD HAGENOW: Suggestion is for attachment to a wood stem/keel, fiberglass hull may require pre-drilling'. Using 3/4" lg. #14 silicon-bronze ring nails, with a pair of wire cutters snip the nail head off on 4 sides as close to the nail shaft as the cutters permit. This will leave a small 4 pointed head. Drill the Half oval to just fit the nail shaft at desired spacing. Countersink the holes just deep enough to leave the nail head just slightly above the half oval. when nailed in the nail head should look like a rivet head that conforms to the shape of the half oval. This may take a few test holes to get the proper countersink depth. Attach the half oval with a layer of 2 part epoxy under it.
Drive nails in sequence to avoid gaps under half oval. Credit for this method goes to Wooden Boat magazine article on building the Jerricho Bay Lobster Skiff.
2011-09-02DAN HOUSTON: I set up a jig on my drill press with a long straight board so I could pre-drill holes the size of the nail shank and used bronze boat nails then peened over the heads.
Dan
2011-09-02APRIL SALEM: Counter sink hole with an oval head.
Comments about Jamestown Distributors Brass Solid Back Half Oval Trim:
1. Easily formed to most shapes. 2. Great for use in wet conditions.
2/25/2013
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Brass Trim
By JetFlite
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This should work well to form the trim for the boat. It well be formed and then chrome plated.
7/3/2010
5.0
The perfect solution
By bigboy
from Lakebay, WA
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Comments about Jamestown Distributors Brass Solid Back Half Oval Trim:
I used used the half oval to replace a broken bottom bumper on my wife's dory. It was perfect. Beyond the product, customer service was world class. It is great in a world of "we don't do it that way" to have someone say "how can we make this work for you?". Thanks for all the help. Robert Sprague
3/26/2009
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Excellent quality.
By Richard
from Sarasota, Florida
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Sailing dinghy trim
Comments about Jamestown Distributors Brass Solid Back Half Oval Trim:
We used this to trim out the teak brightwork on Dad's Dyer sailing Dinghy. The wood rotted wood was entirely replaced with teak and the brass sets it off beautifully while providing bumper protection. Excellent quality. Dad would be proud off the results. It should last another 40 years or more.
10/29/2008
5.0
Great experience Great people
By Steve Marks
from Edgemere MD
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Comments about Jamestown Distributors Brass Solid Back Half Oval Trim:
This stuff used to by on the shelf at most marine supply houses years ago. Today it is not easy to locate. [...] The product looks just like the stuff I used to buy years ago. Thanks again
8/23/2008
5.0
doesn't get any easier
By Charlie
from Balsam Lake, WI
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Comments about Jamestown Distributors Brass Solid Back Half Oval Trim:
good quality, nice finish, [...]on a hard to find product, Couldn't be happier, Charlie [@] Nordic Woodworks
8/4/2008
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Easy Material to work with
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Comments about Jamestown Distributors Brass Solid Back Half Oval Trim:
We use this as Stem guard where the trailer comes in contact with the bows of our Lady Bug Skiffs
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