So, for the last touch-ups most builds need to install the deck stringers and this kayak has secondary stringer on the outside of the gunwhale too (more on that […]
This is how it could look like, that time when you first get to sit inside you kayak-to-be. A camping kayak with one happy camper inside 🙂 Since I […]
Niall had a go at bending the ribs today and after yesterday’s misfortune with dry Oak, today went quite well. So, it’s normal to come back in a day […]
First off is Stefan bevelling his stringers. You need about 80cm of bevel facing inward on the kayak. Ask for an explanation if you haven’t made it before! Our […]
Today Rickard was introduced to the plunge router, had a few practice runs with Niall as supervisor and started making really precise rib mortices. I absolutely love the fact […]
Make one hole at each end of the Gunwhale. First you make very opposite 2-3mm holes with a drill. It might help to fasten the drillbit a little furter […]
Stefan upgrading his social profile to “Boatbuilder” and Niall doing burpees of happiness… or something 🙂 The satisfying feeling of chopping dowels! You need at least two each in […]
Stefan made all the holes with the plunge router and did not fail once! Unfortunately I have no pictures of him in action but will make better next time. […]
Today the rain got frustrating so Clara, Stefan and I moved out to our new hangout. They both got some action with the plunge router and Clara is even […]
So satisfying to see people go from shaking their heads to “this is great fun” with a bare minimum of instructions and having to figure out how stuff works […]
Clara decided to do another coaming. This time after she measured one she likes. It’s tiny! The cool thing is she did the form (mostly) herself, calculated the length […]