Mikes Collection of Random Projects
Random Projects or things I'm interested in
It took longer than I thought it would. Buy finally all the hull panels are stitched up and all but the last one have epoxy fillets holding them along. Note of advice for future builders, leave the stitches a bit loose and popsicle sticks are super useful for helping to keep the shape. Also don’t … Read More “Hull panels all stitched” »
Finally got to stitching the hull together. 18 Ga copper wire does seem to be perfect as everyone says. It held the stern and bow pieces together really well. Those parts were definitely challenging to do. It’s super cool opening up the bottom hull panels and having a curved hull shape come together. Everything seems … Read More “Stitching the hull together” »
This part of the kayak build has been Maki g me nervous. I debated whether I should just fiberglass butt join them, block butt join them or scarf them. Everything I read suggested scarfing was the way to go. Earlier I posted about the router jig I made to scarf the panels together. Turns out … Read More “Scarfing panels” »
Wait, I’m building a stitch and glue right? Cutting strips? Yeah for the cleats to support the flooring. So off to home Depot. Found some thin wood that was suitable. Used the circular saw to cut them out. I have a jig I’ve always used to cut with the saw. So all the pics I’ve … Read More “Cutting strips for cleats” »
