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Eric - the "Loft"
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The Journey of a Kayak Build #3: The Lofting Process
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Definition for those who I lost. Lofting is taking a set of numbers which are included in a Table of Offset. These numbers define the shape of the ...
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The Journey of a Kayak Build #2: A Little Prep Work
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I decided to start off with a little prep for this build and make a few samples. The Kayak will be built with an Internal frame which consist of f...
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The Journey of a Kayak Build #1: A little about the project
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I have wanted to build a Kayak for some time now, and I finally have a shop that I can build in. I have spent a few years reading up on boat buildi...
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Segment Gluing Jig. #4: Some finishing touches
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Back at it this evening finally, other stuff to be done around the house and errands. I did a little sanding on the interior pieces and glued up t...
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Segment Gluing Jig. #3: Details of a Clamping System
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I will back up a bit to start. This is what the bottom of the post looks like.I will be able to lock it in place to the layout line. [20230815_192...
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Segment Gluing Jig. #2: The Mechanical Parts
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Had to work out some the functions on this build her: 1) A secure verticle post. 2) A bar with a stop block 3) A indexing system 4) A locking syste...
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Segment Gluing Jig. #1: Getting started
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I did a open segment back in the spring for a swap and had some difficulties getting all of those little pieces glued together. So, this has been o...
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Building a High Vise #5: Lathe Work, Handle
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This is where I made a few adjustments to the plans. The plans called for a 1-1/2" steel pipe (no luck sourcing anything local) I did have a few ...
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Building a High Vise #4: Shaping the Jaws
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Removed the clamps and everything looked good, had to scrap some glue excess off. The first thing up was to cut the curves at the top and bottom o...
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Building a High Vise #3: Drilling Holes
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Received the Acme Threads for this project. I did not want to drill any holes until I had them in hand to measure for the clearance needed. I set ...
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Building a High Vise #2: Jaws and Bench Nut.
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I decided to shape the Jaws on this while waiting for the order to arrive. THe Jaws consist of two sets, one is smoth which I will attach some leat...
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Building a High Vise #1: Getting started
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I saw a plan for a High Vise, which looked sturdy and it raises the work up to be seen better and no bending over. This is out of "Shop Notes" Vol ...
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