Fast Wood Destruction - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E29
In this episode I break expensive router bits and tear apart expensive plywood.
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Watch video on kayak and other small boat building as well as on-the-water small boat trips
The Final Strips - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E28
Fitting the final strips on the back deck of the microBootlegger Sport.
Preparing for the Back Deck - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E27
All that is left to strip is the back deck. I need trim to the feature line between the side and the back deck.
Glassing - Petrel Build - E9
In this episode, I work on a 17-foot high-performance sea kayak, the Petrel, as I prepare to fiberglass it. I detail the meticulous preparation needed for applying the epoxy and discuss the process of fill coating the hull and deck. I also share insights on using different epoxy resins for wetting out the cloth and applying the fill coat.Stripping up the Front Deck - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E24
Adding strips to one side of the front deck.
Pattern Restoration - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E23
Getting back on track with the book match pattern after discovering a mistake.
Stripping Strips - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E22
So, I found a couple strips out of sequence. I had to strip off the strips.
Applying Carbon Fiber by Hand
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.
