Kayak build, next stage

[dino drosas]

I have finally gotten back to building the kayak. Being 18 feet long , it took up most of the floor space in my shop and knowing that it will take quite a while; I move it to my side porch. The frame is all finished and alligned and ready to receive the 5/8 inch strips.

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This is the set up of the shaper to run the cove and bead edge. The power feeder will be a great help and also give a consistent feed rate thus a much better quality of cut. The cutters are 1 1/4 inch bore and make very quick work of the job.

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These are the strips of cedar cut and planned to 5/8 x1/4 and ready to get cove and bead edging. All 150 of them and a real PITA. Glad this part is done
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[Sealeveler]

Looking good sofar.Tony

 

[Phil S]

Your right the PITA part is over, your strips look great. The coming up is the fun part - enjoy. Are you using any contrasting or accent strips? Phil

 

[MikeL]

That is awesome Dino! You've got an impressive setup there. I look forward to following this thread.

 

[skeeter]

Awesome start to the project. I'm looking for a set of plans for a 6-7' one-man paddle boat. Don't think it would be as hard as the kayak, but it would be great for pond fishing.

 

[Gary K]

Looking good Dino. I have been on vacation, haven't touched my daughters kayak. I did attend the Woodenboat Show in Mystic, CT and got some paddling in. Time to get back to my build.

 

[skeeter]

Dino, it doesn't look like you need this, it's just FYI. Cape Fear Community College in Wilm. is having their annual wooden boat show on 7/25. They usually have quite a display of kayaks made from all different materials, as well as other types of wooden boats. The builders (students) and instructors are around to answer questions. It's quite interesting!