What We're Making

[scrinch]

I only check in to this thread every few months, but when I do I am always impressed with the skill and creativity shown here! You guys and gals are really talented!

 

[Surewhitey]

Sorry for the multiple posts, but the lighting made it so much nicer looking.

 

[Ronstar]

^^Very nice!! I like that look.

 

[Ronstar]

The beginnings of my kayak.

 

[skyking1]

Cedar strip? How do you fish out those sacrificial bulkheads?

 

[street]

Sorry for the multiple posts, but the lighting made it so much nicer looking.

Looks great! I have a cabinet in the kitchen similar to that even the same color but no lighten.

Ronstar, I'm very much looking forward to following your kayak build. That will be a fun project!

 

[Badger]

The beginnings of my kayak.

I always thought a strip built kayak would be a great project after trying out a canvas covered kayak in the 60's that a high school buddy made. I never developed the skills, had the tools, or had a place to build one so I hope you post progress pictures during the process.

Cheers!

 

[braumeister]

I always thought a strip built kayak would be a great project

It's a wonderful project. I have a friend who has been working on his for over 15 years, ever since he realized that he couldn't get it out of his basement.

 

[eytonxav]

The artistry and craftsmanship of all you guys/gals is truly impressive. If I had the skills that some of you possess, I'd buy a building and setup a shop.

 

[Surewhitey]

The beginnings of my kayak.

Very cool. Always wanted to do something like that. Do the forms eventually collapse & remove?

 

[Surewhitey]

If I had the skills that some of you possess, I'd buy a building and setup a shop.

We did, it's called my garage...DW hates me for it

 

[Ronstar]

Cedar strip? How do you fish out those sacrificial bulkheads?

First strip and glue up the hull up to the widest part of the kayak. Then strip and glue up the top deck, not gluing the strips where the top deck and bottom hull sections come together. Then take the top off as a single unit. The forms and strongback then can be removed from the glued up hull since the top of the hull is the widest part of the kayak. Then epoxy/ fiberglass the insides of the hull and deck separately. Then clamp and glue the hull and deck together. Then....

 

[eytonxav]

We did, it's called my garage...DW hates me for it

In your case, you are a pro, so totally justified.

 

[Surewhitey]

In your case, you are a pro, so totally justified.

I just try to make her happy with the unexpected things. She left yesterday for Philly & Boston so I decided to do a new color on the lower cabinets to freshen up the place as they always get the most wear. About an hour after she left I decided to do it. Gambling a little with my picking the color...

 

[Venturer]

I just try to make her happy with the unexpected things. She left yesterday for Philly & Boston so I decided to do a new color on the lower cabinets to freshen up the place as they always get the most wear. About an hour after she left I decided to do it. Gambling a little with my picking the color...

Ohh boy --brave man right there!

 

[Ronstar]

I just try to make her happy with the unexpected things. She left yesterday for Philly & Boston so I decided to do a new color on the lower cabinets to freshen up the place as they always get the most wear. About an hour after she left I decided to do it. Gambling a little with my picking the color...

Very nice! But quite daring. My SIL does the same thing. When BIL goes on a fishing trip, she takes on a project. One was painting her cabinets.

I take it that your wife doesn't know you're doing this?

 

[eytonxav]

I just try to make her happy with the unexpected things. She left yesterday for Philly & Boston so I decided to do a new color on the lower cabinets to freshen up the place as they always get the most wear. About an hour after she left I decided to do it. Gambling a little with my picking the color...

It's a nice contrast. Did you spray or brush on?

 

[Surewhitey]

It's a nice contrast. Did you spray or brush on?

I only spray for kitchens and doors. Way smoother.

Very nice! But quite daring. My SIL does the same thing. When BIL goes on a fishing trip, she takes on a project. One was painting her cabinets.

I take it that your wife doesn't know you're doing this?

I've never done something like this, but, no she doesn't know. Tomorrow is the big reveal.

Ohh boy --brave man right there!

Brave or dumb... We'll see.

 

[Ronstar]

^^ Looks great!

 

[Surewhitey]

Floors made it a little busy, but the client is happy. Refacing, backsplash & vent hood installation is complete.

Starting a refinish & repair of a sewing cabinet for a neighbor too. Mostly mahogany woods built.

 

[street]

Surewhitey, another beautiful project. Thanks for sharing your work.

 

[Surewhitey]

Before & after of a sewing table. Had to repair the drawer fronts & refinish everything. Old is new again. Thankfully I had 1 pc of mahogany from a friend in the biz... That's why you don't throw away stuff cause you'll need it one day.

 

[street]

Interesting project! Looks like a completely different table. Very nice.

 

[Surewhitey]

Interesting project! Looks like a completely different table. Very nice.

Yeah, the neighbor knew what it was when she saw it on bulk trash day down the street. I saw it, just didn't want to bring it into the house... She's a professional quilter & knew it was a sewing cabinet for thread spools.

 

[Ronstar]

Nice job on those cabinets and sewing table. That mahogany is going to look even better as it ages.