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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” »
Got most of the internal panels cut out. A few key locations have been moved a bit, so some math had been involved so that panels still fit together. Mainly because this kayak will so some duty as a tandem when our daughter is up front we wanted to expand the cockpit. The aft of … Read More “Quick peak at how internal panels look” »
Having never done this it’s a bit scary. I’ve gone with the strategy of cutting proud and sanding back to the drawn curves. I’m using some 2x4s with OSB on top to support the ply while cutting. some scraps help support the other side while I cut. I’m using 4mm Okoume I got from Noah’s … Read More “Cutting out hull panels” »
So I was a bit nervous about cutting the plywood. It seemed so thin and I was worried about tearout. So I made a zero clearance insert for the 20tpi DeWalt ply blade I got. It’s pretty easy to make. Unfortunately the only way to attach it to the base of my saw is via … Read More “Getting cutting tools ready” »
I’ve been thinking of the handles for a bit. I didn’t want to screw in some rubber handles or a strap. I wanted a handle that was somewhat recessed and had nice curves to go with the kayak. So I came up with this. The idea is that it will look like part of the … Read More “Integrated recessed kayak handles” »
Still waiting for the plans to arrive. I’ve started making space in the garage and made a table to work on. It seems a table and sling would both be helpful, for now this is just a table, have an idea for a sling. I’ve ordered epoxy and Fiberglass from Raka. The reviews are great … Read More “Prepping for construction” »
After doing some more mock ups of the Ta’al and discussing with the wifey I’ve decided to Pivot the plan. The main reasons are: Concerns over the side panel shapes As someone who has never built a kayak, is totally unqualified to design a boat, and not that experienced with 3D layout or ship building … Read More “Kayak Project: Complete Pivot” »
The last paper mockup was pretty good so I proceeded with increasing the offsets of the side panel. I also added an additional side panel that is intended to be a bit more vertical rather than slightly flaring out to the side. I think this will help add some more height without making the side … Read More “First Mockups Ta’al converted to Kayak” »
Sketched out all the internal bracing and center web. Cut them out and tried to tape them on. I think everything looks to be in the correct place. Did not cut out all the little weight saving cut outs, or stringers etc, but they are all marked. The tail really pulled into shape when attaching … Read More “Paper Mockup Internal Braces Complete” »
As I’ve never built a wooden boat or really anything of this complexity, scale or even of fiberglass and epoxy it seemed like a pretty good idea to take things slow. So after reading over the instructions a few times, and doing as much research as I could I thought it was time to mock … Read More “Paper Mockups of original SUP” »
