FAQs: Terminology & Products
Q: What is HeatnBond?
A: It is hot melt glue in sheet or roll form. We provide 10 yard rolls, 7/8" width. It is used to attach the Dacron to the wood frame and you activate it with a household clothes iron. Many people have learned the hard way that hot glue from a glue gun is not the way to go - we recommend against even trying it.
Q: What is a Jiffy-Sail?
A: A Jiffy-Sail is a simple and inexpensive sail made out of Tyvek, the white, thin fibrous material used to make tear-proof envelopes, light weight protective suits and house wrap. Plans for boats with sails outline the construction of this type of sail. You'll also notice Tyvek written on the sails in some of our pictures. And no, it has not been readily available without the printing!
Q: What is a Clamp-It?
A: They are simple, inexpensive bent wire spring clamps that have a deep throat with a wide grip range - similar to clothes pins in that they can be installed one handed. They look sort of like shower curtain clips. There are a lot of joints that need clamping and these are offered as a convenience option specifically designed for this boat building process.