Completion and Launch!

Minggu, 09 Juni 2013

Another kayak joins the fleet and with no glue, screws, fittings or design plans, probably the most interesting build thus far.And for a quick video in...
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Skinning the Frame

Rabu, 27 Maret 2013

  I'm using 'ballistic nylon' to skin the frame and then will coat with a urethane two pack to waterproof the skin.  It's cold in the UK at...
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Completed West Greenland Kayak Frame

Minggu, 17 Maret 2013

   Finally the frame is complete and the next stage will be to apply the skin  The cockpit (1" wider than me!) is formed around...
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Stems, Keelson and Chines

Selasa, 05 Februari 2013

Pinning the ribsEach of the ribs is pinned in place with an oak dowel drilled through a blind hole in the gunwale.Forming the stem platesThe stems are...
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Steaming the Ribs

Minggu, 06 Januari 2013

The oak used here is 'green' (not seasoned) and the high moisture content will help achieving the tight curves required for the kayak.  The steaming...
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