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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 11 2010, 09:59 PM (2,809 Views) | |
| woodman | Aug 11 2010, 09:59 PM Post #1 |
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I got the idea from one of the tandun Old Town kayaks they have at the Bass Pro Shop. I laid out the hull in a 1/4 section and used cardboard to make the paterns. http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/scrawford_photos/Kayak%20project/ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Edited by woodman, Aug 11 2010, 10:02 PM.
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| Jittney | Aug 11 2010, 11:24 PM Post #2 |
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A. Nice workshop B. Nice work looking forward to the final pics.
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| Murf 59 | Aug 11 2010, 11:35 PM Post #3 |
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That is real pretty. I am with Jittney. More pics. |
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| Coche Blanco | Aug 11 2010, 11:37 PM Post #4 |
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Troll Certified
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Seriously, you know your wood. |
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| bogs | Aug 12 2010, 01:47 AM Post #5 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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ok, that sounded like innuendo CB I agree with Jitt and murf though, nice work
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| woodman | Aug 16 2010, 08:53 PM Post #6 |
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Got the inside glassed and a coat of white epoxy (Pittsburgh paints) I have been using from since 1993 and still good ,the last of the gallons (part a and b) are about done for.
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| Jittney | Aug 16 2010, 11:40 PM Post #7 |
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'Pretty talented guy,' said the person looking over my shoulder at the pictures. I agree. |
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| HavsCritiria | Aug 16 2010, 11:56 PM Post #8 |
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That's Awesome, I wish i had a workshop like that, and unlimited time to just dedicate myself to making awesome stuff like that. You're Ultra talented! |
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| woodman | Aug 21 2010, 12:17 PM Post #9 |
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Progress..![]()
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| GA Geo | Aug 21 2010, 02:47 PM Post #10 |
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A work of art no doubt. |
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| Jittney | Aug 21 2010, 10:39 PM Post #11 |
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ahhhh, sweet! I've been waiting for an update on this thread. Looks mighty fine!
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| Woodie | Aug 22 2010, 05:09 AM Post #12 |
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How you gonna get it out of the basement, Agent Gibbs? (inside joke for NCIS fans) Very pretty, nice work. |
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| woodman | Aug 24 2010, 09:33 PM Post #13 |
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When the clear finish is sprayed on the wood comes alive ,especialy cedar contrasted with walnut.![]() The fog from spraying ,Wasent That ,bad the flash apeared to pick up on. ![]()
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| Jittney | Aug 24 2010, 10:53 PM Post #14 |
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thanks for sharing the pictures....the kayak looks stunning
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| Bad Bent | Aug 25 2010, 02:10 AM Post #15 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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Beautiful!
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I agree with Jitt and murf though, nice work

ahhhh, sweet! I've been waiting for an update on this thread.



7:18 PM Jul 10