Thread: Hairie"s Sasquatch Build

still experimenting

Looks interesting. You obviously have plans for it?
The first post with the pic embed in the body is the format I prefer.

The only problem with the fully embedded post is that dial up people won't get a crack at it, particularly if there are a lot of pics on the thread.

"if anyone's interested!" Bah!


P

Thanks guys,

Plans are here,

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddet...?prod=Sas16-33

when I posted the piccies above, I was showing my mate how to attatch them to posts here. he is a gifted cabinet maker who I have been privelidged to work with and has just registered here. (sorry Pete, I would indroduce you but I forget your username)

anyway, back to the boat in hand.

1st pic. I have just finished marking and trimming all the panels.

2nd pic is the first panel splice.

Been plodding away and finally starting to get somewhere.

First two panels are stitched in place. Hope to get some more done tomorrow.

I have always wondered with canoe designs using planks if you need to shape your planks along the sides. Or is it just a matter of bending the planks then making sure the ends are cut appropriately?

Couldn't see myself attempting such a design while my sawing technique is dangerously bad! Still waiting for Santa to bring me an all-in-one combination machine.

I have always wondered with canoe designs using planks if you need to shape your planks along the sides. Or is it just a matter of bending the planks then making sure the ends are cut appropriately?

Couldn't see myself attempting such a design while my sawing technique is dangerously bad! Still waiting for Santa to bring me an all-in-one combination machine.

Actually, I have just noticed this uses plywood panels. Not so difficult. I had mistaken this for a variation on clinker construction.

G'day Theodor,

Plywood Stitch & Glue construction, involves marking and cutting the ply panels in fairly precise curves. Ply does not edge bend well.

Pic 1. Final panels coming together

Pic 2. All stitched up.

No final alignment of hull panels etc and hopefully, I can start to tack today.

Hi Mick,
What sort of wire are you using to stitch.

Mike

G'day Mike,

I use .9mm galvanized tie wire.

Hull is all tacked up. Back to work tomorrow. At least this will give the tacks time to set up properly.

Are you going to beat me with two canoes before I finish mine Mick?

P

G'day Midge,

LOL Probably not mate. While I can throw the hull together pretty quickly, I struggle with the finer points of the joinery in the woodwork. I am no craftsman but I keep trying.

Originally Posted by hairymick

G'day Midge,

LOL Probably not mate. While I can throw the hull together pretty quickly, I struggle with the finer points of the joinery in the woodwork. I am no craftsman but I keep trying.

yeah right Thats it put the boot in while we look in awe at the workmanship.
Pete

Bit more done.

pics 1 & 2 outside is glassed and poxied.

Pics 3 & 4 graphite eriched epoxy applied to bottom. I just love this stuff.