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- Milling Strips details what I learned about milling ¼” x ¾” strips, and cutting the cove and bead into the edges.
- Strongback details how I built up the internal strongback, especially to line the forms up accurately.
About this blog
A few months ago I came across Nick Schade’s website about his wooden kayaks, built with thin strips of wood and glass fibre.
After watching one of Nick’s kayak trip videos along the Maine coast I decided I’ve got to build one of these.
I’ve never really been kayaking, but I’ve always wanted to build a boat (my Dad used to sail and build his own). And New Zealand has some fantastic kayaking spots, including around Nelson where we often holiday.
Nick’s book was in our local library. I read it through while my copy was on order. It’s beautifully written and an essential resource. I’m going to build the Guillemot.
Ross Leidy’s kayak building website is also a great source of ideas, including a full diary of building a Guillemot, and also Vaclav Stejskal from One Ocean Kayaks.
So this blog is to track the progress. I reckon it’ll take about a year – let’s see what happens (it’s now 28 December 2008).
(By the way – I have no affiliation with Nick or any other kayak company.)
