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Hull panels all stitched

Posted on September 27, 2020October 2, 2020 By Mike 2 Comments on Hull panels all stitched
Hull panels all stitched
Kayak Building, Sabalo 12 MK1

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” »

Stitching the hull together

Posted on September 13, 2020 By Mike No Comments on Stitching the hull together
Stitching the hull together
Kayak Building, Sabalo 12 MK1

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” »

Scarfing panels

Posted on September 10, 2020September 8, 2020 By Mike No Comments on Scarfing panels
Scarfing panels
Kayak Building, Sabalo 12 MK1

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” »

Cutting strips for cleats

Posted on September 8, 2020 By Mike No Comments on Cutting strips for cleats
Cutting strips for cleats
Kayak Building, Sabalo 12 MK1

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” »

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