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Wood kayak from scratch, no plans
Topic Started: Aug 11 2010, 09:59 PM (2,811 Views)
woodman
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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/
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Edited by woodman, Aug 11 2010, 10:02 PM.
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Jittney
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A. Nice workshop
B. Nice work
looking forward to the final pics. :)
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Murf 59
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That is real pretty. I am with Jittney. More pics.
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Coche Blanco
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Troll Certified

Seriously, you know your wood.
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bogs
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Duct tape heals all wounds

ok, that sounded like innuendo CB :lol I agree with Jitt and murf though, nice work :thumb
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woodman
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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
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'Pretty talented guy,' said the person looking over my shoulder at the pictures.
I agree.
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HavsCritiria
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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
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Progress..
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GA Geo


A work of art no doubt.
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Jittney
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:news ahhhh, sweet! I've been waiting for an update on this thread. :popcorn
Looks mighty fine! :thumb
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Woodie
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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
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When the clear finish is sprayed on the wood comes alive ,especialy cedar contrasted with walnut.
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The fog from spraying ,Wasent That ,bad the flash apeared to pick up on.
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Jittney
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thanks for sharing the pictures....the kayak looks stunning B-)
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Facetious Educated Donkey

Beautiful! :rocker
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