Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Boat Builders and Repair :: Laughing Loon Northstar
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1JimD |
If you are steaming stems, or going stapleless, building two. Saving set up time, Glassing two canoes would also save. I've done it that way twice now. It works. The second one benefits from the knowledge fresh in your mind from building the first. Save yourself some big money, milling your own strips ! The Skilsaw method of cutting strips, taught me by the MCA, made it possible to build three for the price of one ! making strips Jim |
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1JimD |
Was in the BWCA on a solo trip. I most of my lumber for strips, from Menards. It's #3 grade or better, finished on 3 sides. These planks vary in thickness, usually 3/4" +, sometimes up to an inch. I sort because they let you, and I always restack the pile, as good or better than I find it ! I start Looking at the widest and longest. If I see a plank of flat grain, clear for full length strips for 1/2 the plank ? It comes home with me. I usually end up with 1" x 8" x 16' planks I have bought 4" width planks, and edge glued them into 1 x 8" planks. I usually rip 1/4" strips, but 3/16" would not be a problem ! I do bead and cove. Jim |
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kenia |
My plan is to get all of the supplies/lumber over the winter and build the strong back/forms. Then be ready to start stripping in April or May. I may also start on the bow and stern pieces as well. Rob Mack, the designer recommends that. I think the plan says to expect 400 hours to complete the project. My daughter has been pushing me to build two, one for her and one for me. But 800 hours is a huge commitment. I also have plans for a Chesapeake Bay 14" stand up paddle board. I might build her one of those instead. Other than not being smart enough to figure out how to put a link in the post, am I missing anything? Other things to consider? |
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Arcola |
I've never built a kayak with strips before but my first reaction is that it's a bit complex for a first boat. Perhaps no more than a canoe if I'm wrong, just more time consuming. I'd be very interested in the name of the mill that has NWC. |
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