Mike Jan 24, 20182 minSorting Strips, Form Alignment and First StripsSince the last blog instalment, there has been significant progress on the kayak. Here is the first update: After ripping the strips and...
Mike Jan 10, 20181 minRipping StripsI picked up 3 flat-grained 1 x 6 x 20ft cedar boards at Phillmore Enterprises in London, ON. They had some nice stock in long lengths an...
Mike Jan 8, 20181 minStrongback and FormsThe first order of business was making the strongback and forms that dictate the shape of the kayak. The strongback was made of 3/4" and ...
Mike Jan 8, 20182 minKayak Build GoalsAfter building my first kayak years ago, I felt that it was a good learning experience and I wanted to apply that experience in building ...
Mike Jan 6, 20181 minKayak Build IntroRoughly 12 years ago I built this cedar strip kayak. I've always wanted to build a second one but haven't had the time or space to do it...
Mike Jan 6, 20181 minIntroWelcome to my new blog! As many of you know, MBMD has been put on hold for a while due to a move from Houston, Texas to southern Ontario....
