Flipping the Forms - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E21
Fitting in the Whiskey strip of the closing strip on the bottom.
Final Sanding & Staining - Petrel Kayak Build - E8
Nick chronicles the meticulous process of preparing a boat for staining. The deliberate and detailed approach to sanding, filling gaps, and applying stain reveals the dedication required in boat construction.
Fitting the Cockpit Recess - Petrel Kayak Build - E7
Nick Schade provides a detailed walkthrough of his progress on the Petrel sea kayak, focusing on installing the cockpit recess and initiating the sanding process. His meticulous approach to fitting the recess and addressing imperfections during sanding highlights his dedication to precision. In this engaging and informative video, Nick shares insights into his woodworking techniques and striving for the highest standards in kayak construction.
Performance Graphs Are Back
My old website had them and some people have asked about them and now they are back. I have stability and drag (how much force is needed to go a given speed) data for most of my designs.
Completing The Deck - Petrel Kayak Build - E6
Nick Schade intricately demonstrates the deck construction process for a small boat, emphasizing gap filling, pre-assembly, beveling techniques, and staple removal. His expertise in boat design and construction shines through this detailed guide for boat enthusiasts.
Building the CLC Petrel SG & Petrel Play Kayak Kits
Chesapeake Light Craft captured this time lapse video of building the Petrel SG and
Whiskey Strip - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E20
Fitting in the Whiskey strip of the closing strip on the bottom.
Gluing the Shafts Together and Finishing
I like to do most of the work before gluing the scarf on the shaft together. This just keeps the parts easy to handle while doing the work.
Glassing the Blades
It is amazing how much strength a layer of 2-ounce fiberglass will add to the wood. Between the two and with the cord around the edge the paddle blade can absorb a lot of abuse.
Reinforcing the Edges
I regularly bounce my paddles off rocks. I want a rugged and durable edge to absorb the abuse. I have found that para-cord saturated in epoxy resin is very tough. While you can't exactly cut down a tree with these paddles, they will handle paddling in rock gardens or doing whitewater.