Automating Mistakes with the CNC - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E5
Cutting forms and making mistakes with the ShopBot. CNC router bit discussion.
Tools
Tools
Information and articles about the tools used to build small boats and how to use them.
Do Over and Table Saw Talk - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E4
In this episode after messing up some strips in the previous episode, I redo milling the strips for the body of the kayak. I cut down a 2x12 into 3/4" blanks and then rip those blanks into 3/16" strips. In the middle I take a break and talk about my table saw setup.
Ruining Expensive Lumber - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E3
In this episode I start breaking down the blanks into 3/16" thick strips. This was going fine until I lost concentration.
Sizing and Milling Strips - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E2
In this episode I take the wood I purchased in the last episode, and starting breaking it down in to strips. I have a 2x8 that I am ripping into 3/4" wide blanks, and a 1x12 that I am ripping directly into strips. I talk about how I get vertical grain strips out of vertical grained boards.
Building a Sea Kayak: Milling the Cove and Bead on a Router Table
How to Set Up a Router Table to cut Cove and Bead Cedar Strips
Suggested Tools for Strip-Planked Boatbuilding Classes
The workshops where these classes are held are generally very well equipped, however there may not be enough of every tool for everyone, so to get the most out of your time in class, it is a good idea to bring whatever tools you can.
Milling Cedar Strips for a Bookmatched Petrel
Cutting strips is always a little tedious. It is primarily a matter of feeding the wood through the saw. When you intend to bookmatch the strips on the boat you also need to keep the strips in order.
