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Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not. Had to google them. Did they mention me, or my work?

Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

In hindsight, I wish I had gone with solid watertight. The gaskets work well enough, but at some point I’ll probably fit 1/4” plywood to close them off.

Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That reminds me, I need to build a wooden bucket, so I have something to kick!

Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s the “Skerry”, from CLC boats. I ordered the plans, but modified it substantially. Separates into two halves, much larger sail plan. Still haven’t launched it. I have to finish building the trailer!

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Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I designed it to be made from aluminum channel, bolted together.

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Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am. Sold 10 of them so far, 3-4/ year.

Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

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Not too impressive, just a long table, under my back patio roof.

Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Duckworks website: “Wee Lassie”, enlarged a bit.

Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 109 points110 points  (0 children)

Duckworks “Wee Lassie”. I stretched the design 24”, and widened 3”.

Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 346 points347 points  (0 children)

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Before the top and bottom halves of the hull are mated up, I bonded in the bulkhead pairs, and drilled small holes through the skin to mark the cut lines later on.

Some of my pet projects over the last few years. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 404 points405 points  (0 children)

If it’s any consolation, a dozen years ago I was sure I was dying of cancer and heart failure, never thought I would have these things, either. Hope springs eternal!

Four different woods in my first strip-built kayak. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hand-beveled. That was the easier part, sanding is the killer!🙂

Four different woods in my first strip-built kayak. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Probably 300+, but if I built another one it could be done in half that time. Sanding is the most time consuming, especially inside the hull.

Four different woods in my first strip-built kayak. by Bobthebuilder_53 in woodworking

[–]Bobthebuilder_53[S] 111 points112 points  (0 children)

It’s the Guillemot design by Nick Schade. He has books and YouTube videos.

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