Mikes Collection of Random Projects
Random Projects or things I'm interested in
I think I made about 6-7 models with paper and cardboard. I’ve finally tweaked the design to where I’m happy and brave enough to start cutting real wood. After modifications I’m looking at a max beam around 33″ and total length of 13’1 (I think that’s what I remember) I know there will be some … Read More “Taalak under way!” »
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” »
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” »
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” »
