CA Glue

Nick and Bill demonstrate the process of joining a Petrel Play SG deck and hull, focusing cleaning the sheer line, and carefully joining the two components using tape and various techniques to maintain alignment and tension.

Nick provides a comprehensive guide to installing the skeg box and control slot on a kayak before attaching the deck. He meticulously details the process, including cutting openings, aligning components, applying epoxy, glassing for reinforcement, and installing fittings. Particular attention is given to proper positioning and offset mounting to ensure functionality and ergonomics. The video concludes with the installation of cheek plates and an expression of gratitude to dedicated viewers.

The video covers several tasks related to installing a retractable skeg. Including constructing the skeg box that will house the skeg, shaping the plywood skeg into an airfoil, reinforcing areas of the skeg with fiberglass, fabricating the control slot trough for the deployment knob, and doing an epoxy end pour in the hull to strengthen the ends. Throughout, the host Nick discusses the pros and cons of having a skeg.

In this Episode Bill and I checked the deck alignments, tightened the wires, and spot welded her all up with CA glue. We focused on the combing and hatches first to get them angles right. Had some twist to wrestle out but got them panels lined up good in the end. Pulled the wires and called it a day.

In this video, Nick Schade and Bill are building the Petrel Play SG Stitch and glue sea kayak kit from Chesapeake Light Craft. The focus is on continued assembly of the deck and installing the hatch and cockpit recesses. They emphasize the importance of creating a recessed hatch to keep the kayak dry and maintain the boat's sleek look. Throughout the process, they encounter challenges, such as ensuring the panels fit tightly, but they remain committed to creating a high-performance kayak.

This episode Nick and Bill are working on assembling the deck, focusing on various components like the cockpit and hatches. They discuss the use of a heat gun to shape plywood parts, the importance of achieving a good fit, and the comfort and functionality benefits of the assembled components.

In this episode Nick and Bill focus on assembling the Petrel Play kit's deck. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to dealing with a puzzle joint issue in the side panels, showcasing the process of using a debonder to rectify mistakes. This highlights the importance of addressing construction challenges decisively for optimal results. The hosts discuss the intricacies of assembling puzzle joints and the occasional need for more drastic measures, emphasizing that such actions can lead to quicker and more effective solutions. The overall narrative underscores the iterative nature of craftsmanship, where mistakes are inevitable, but the ability to handle them promptly and decisively contributes to the overall success of the project.

In The Guillemot Kayaks Workshop, Nick Schade and Bill progress in constructing the Petrel Play SG sea kayak using Chessapeake Light Craft's kit. The focus shifts to spot welding, employing cyanoacrylate glue for plywood panel assembly. Seam alignment and smooth transitions are emphasized, ensuring aesthetic excellence. Challenges, particularly at the kayak ends, are navigated with finesse. The process involves flexing seams, applying glue meticulously, and addressing potential alignment issues. Reflections highlight the artistry and patience required. Future steps include wire removal, fillet application, and glassing. Viewers are invited to subscribe for ongoing insights into the intricate kayak-building journey.

In this episode, Nick and Bill progress with hull assembly, meticulously aligning puzzle joints. They discuss determining outer and inner sides based on veneer quality due to the absence of bevels on some panels. CNC tabs are removed, and Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue is applied for swift joint securing. Nick emphasizes the non-structural role of CA glue, with epoxy reinforcement to follow. The importance of panel orientation and bevel-side alignment is reiterated during side panel and steeler assembly.