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Building the Cape Falcon F1 Skin on Frame Kayak

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Cut and clamped
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Cut and clamped

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  • This is how we start the day.
  • My boat will be 22" wide
  • How the form shapes the gunnel
  • The forms are set in place, shaping the gunnels.
  • Untitled photo
  • Using a jigsaw to miter the ends of the gunnels
  • Cut and clamped
  • Tied together with twine
  • Tied together with twine
  • Drilling holes for the pegs
  • Marking the inside of each tenon
  • A cut tenon
  • The top of the kayak is formed, each tenon is in place
  • The 1/4" dowel forms a small truss
  • There are two pegs holding each deck rail in place.  A 1/8" through the top, and a 1/4" on a diagonal.  This is a strong joint (and no glue).
  • Measurement marks for how long to make each rib.  Brian adjusts the design slightly for each of our weights and intended uses.
  • End of the day: The top is forms, all ribs are cut.  Tomorrow we'll bend them.
  • plywood boat in the corner of the work space
  • The forms are set in place, shaping the gunnels.
  • Plywood forms set the gunnel shape

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