Building a wood frame canvas kayak
more photo's coming soon..
Last update: 08-15-2005
07/18/2005
The many strips for the lengthwise stringers.
07/18/2005
Cutting the high grade pine into 12foot long strips.
07/18/2005
Closeup of the blade/strip cutting
07/18/2005
Starting to attach the ribs to the keelson and
attach the first of the long strips.
07/18/2005
The first strips on, and the ends beveled.
07/18/2005
Closeup of the bevel
07/18/2005
A head on shot
08/01/2005
Most of the stringers are attached, but not at the
stem or stern. That's gonna' be tricky...
08/01/2005
head on again
08/01/2005
A closeup of where the stringers are attached to the
ribs. All stainless steel screws are used and all
contact with ribs are glued with waterproof glue.
That crossbar you can see is just a temporary support brace.
08/06/2005
All the stringers are bevel cut, glued and attached to
the stem and stern now.
08/06/2005
View from the end
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