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Post by steveh on Jun 19, 2016 1:35:48 GMT -5
So I thought I'd post some build pics as all the other build logs on here have been super helpful to me along the way. This is my first HWS build but I'm not totally green as I've built some small sailing craft and canoes/kayaks etc. I've decided to depart from the norm and not use a rocker table but use an existing strongback from previous kayak builds and strip plank it. Luan ply doesn't seem to exist here in NZ (not in my part any way) so I'm using 12mm marine ply for the spine and 4mm for the ribs. So let's see if these photo's work. Scarfing (8:1) and glueing up the spine (I used west system epoxy and adhesive filler to glue) The spine (keel/stringer?) mounted on the strongback
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Post by steveh on Jun 19, 2016 16:11:50 GMT -5
You may have noticed another thread I posted about the sizing of the ply needed for the spine in the plans being 6" well I cut mine to 6" and the paper template didn't fit on (nose and tail hung off) so I would recommend 6 1/2" or 7". Ribs in place First centre strip going on I'm just using timber I had lying around (which are shorts) so I've had to scarf all the strips to get the 11'. I'm using titebond III for the scarf joints but have decided to use gorilla glue for the rest of the construction. It's quite messy but I like the gap filling properties and no-one will see the inside so it doesn't matter.
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Post by steveh on Jun 19, 2016 16:19:07 GMT -5
Ripping the strips down on bandsaw, they then go through the thicknesser to get down to 7mm, after final sanding/shaping etc deck thickness should be about 1/4". Plenty thick me thinks. By the way that yellow magswitch feather board is the best thing in the shop - really handy, can adjust with one hand and stays rock solid. Highly recommended. First few strips on. Western Red Cedar and Paulownia
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Post by steveh on Jun 23, 2016 1:24:04 GMT -5
So got the bottom all stripped out and a quick sand to get rid of the excess gorilla snot. All going well so far (touch wood). I was getting about 2 strips on per day, (morning and afternoon). Will turn it over tomorrow and look at the rails. The lines you see in this photo are actually colour variations in the paulownia (not gaps). SaveSave
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Post by steveh on Jul 5, 2016 0:03:49 GMT -5
Steaming rails - piece of old (heavy gauge) PVC pipe (free from the local plumber), portable induction cooktop, old kettle and a piece of vacuum hose. I only cracked one rail in the beginning due to insufficient time in the steam box, I found 40 mins worked well in the end. I only had short stock so had to use 2 pieces to do one full run with a mitre join in the middle but this actually worked out better as I only had to steam one end (nose and tail). You only really get seconds to act after it comes out of the steam box so I don't know how you could bend and clamp 2 ends at once anyway (without a helper). My first time doing rails of any sort and the triangle method is quite ingenious I think, a lot of work but if you steam properly it works quite well. Not sure I'm looking forward to doing it again on future builds though - I may explore other methods? SaveSave
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Post by steveh on Jul 5, 2016 0:06:55 GMT -5
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Post by steveh on Jul 5, 2016 0:09:00 GMT -5
Glueing in the handle block, deck will go over top and then use a router bit with a ball bearing guide at bottom (flush cut?) to cut the hole.
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Post by steveh on Jul 7, 2016 22:44:34 GMT -5
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Post by steveh on Sept 5, 2016 18:33:42 GMT -5
Finally got the board finished, the rest of the build thread is over here: woodboardforum
Just wanted to say also thanks very much to Chad for the plans - they're an awesome way of getting into wooden board building! Cheers. SaveSave
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Post by Reuben NZ on Nov 4, 2016 2:34:27 GMT -5
Gidday. I'm building an 11' SUP and have just glued the spine and ribs up. I'm really surprised about the amount of rocker in the spine. It looks real curved compared to my inflatable SUP. Is this why some people mention there feet are often in the water? Is it worth making a flatter design for board performance?
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Post by steveh on Nov 25, 2016 3:56:36 GMT -5
Hi Reuben, sorry I don't visit this forum very often. Yes it does have a fair amount of rocker but it paddles well, although all my paddling at the moment is flat water. I suspect it would perform as well if not better in the surf. If this is your first build (as it was for me) you cant go wrong, Chad is very helpful, and you will learn a lot through the build. Im actually part way through another build of a different design - more suited for flat water racing - but do not regret building the timeless surf design in any way. Its a great way into the sport/hobby.
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