Roderick,
Thank you for all that excellent information.
Mu current situation , this has been explained in my last post. and my largest concern is being able to sit in the “kayak position” for...
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Roderick,
Thank you for all that excellent information.
Mu current situation , this has been explained in my last post. and my largest concern is being able to sit in the “kayak position” for...
Sparky
Both look great. You did an excellent job on each.
I am waiting for better weather to try out my "Wee Lassie.
First, I want to refinish it to ensure that there are no places for...
Derek,
Sorry, - my mistake. I must be wrong about you trying a modified SPP for beading. Thought I had read it somewhere - but, then again, my mind is cluttered from all the WW articles I've...
Derek
Your excellent pictures clearly show the new depth stop and it’s function. Ir appears to be a good improvement and I certainly will go for it. Thanks for going to the trouble of taking these...
LV's modification of the Small Plow Plane for beading has me wondering what effect it might have on normal other uses. Would appreciare your commennts.
Also, The depth stop mod is something that...
It's a small chuck - used in a variety of ways. It can hold small tools or anything else that will fit in it's jaws.
Examples would be reamers, drills, countersinks - tools that could be used by...
Gerry,
Thank you for your information
When you say "butt joints" are you including "finger joints" ? Finger joints should be stronger than butt joints and should be OK to use - but I don't...
Anthony.
Looked at your Kayak build photos from start to finish and enjoyed them very much. The finished kayak is beautiful and I especially liked the photos showing you actually paddling it in...
Anthony,
Tried finding your website on Google but had no luck. Perhaps you could send me a PM with that link.
Had not thought about the sanding differences in woods but can understand how that...
Anthony,
Your Guillemot Petrel .is beautiful. An excellent build. "paulownia strips and an assortment of reddish hued woods".
Can you tell me what Kinds of wood are in the "reddish" wood...
Doug,
My interest in Kayaks began years ago but I never pursued it and never sat in one. However, on my birthday earlier this month, my son presented ne with Kayak lessons at our local...
Mac,
You got it absolutely correct. my canoe fits the description and pictures of the McCarthy “Wee Lassie”. His book is still available and I have ordered a copy. I have also spent lots of time...
Mac,
Sounds like a good idea to me but I'd better wait until I try it out the way it is first.
Do you know of any plans or other information for a Canoe like this? It is 11.5' long by 27" wide...
Kim
"ve built three from Chesapeake Light Craft. Can be seen on my FB page. Kim Edward Haubert. My very first wood project was a kayak. They have a decent forum for kayak questions.
Thanks for...
Mac
"For the OP, you might want to look into the "Sea Island Sport", a sit-on Stitch and Glue Kayak by "Chesapeake Light Craft".
15'-6" long and 27" wide, it weighs 48 Lbs. Worth a look IMO, Very...
Len,
I'm retired and really don'r have any extra time. In fact I don't see how I ever found the time to work before retirement. HaHa - just kidding - but in a serious way.
Thanks for your...
Doug;
"60 pounds for a 15 foot kayak is heavy. Have a look at Pygmy Boats stitch and glue kits. My 17 Ft 6 in Coho built about 10 years ago weighs in a little over 40 pounds. Their 20 Ft Osprey...
The pictures in my post above do not show the entire canoe because it is difficult to take photos of it due to it’s being crammed in the only space available. The length is 11.5’ and it;s width is...
I have been off the Forum for several days and this response is greater than I imagined.
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Our dog was sick, took her to the Vet, and was told to come back in two hours. He wanted to observe her...
Len
Interesting- 60 lbs and 15’ sounds like something doable as far as handling the Kayak but don’t know much about building one.
There are many Kayak plans for sale, however at this time, It would...
Len,
Very interesting. You must have had a great time building and using that Kayak. Sorry about your accident and not being able to use it after.
However you are probably enjoying the...
Darrell
hat is similar to the construction method I saw about 2 years ago at the Klingspore/Hickory Show. Perhaps the only difference is in the fabric covering. It was magical because it was a...
Mike
I have not progressed that far at the moment but molding is another method I will consider. No ribs to add to it’s weight.
Years ago I had a Scorpion type sail boat that was made with...
Anyone Build a Kayak
Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I had not considered “skin - on - frame” construction but will search for information on that method. Sounds like that may...
Anyone Build a Kayak ?
Just mildly considering building a Kayak and would like to know your experience in doing so. I have never used one but am interested in the relatively low weight of a...