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The journey ...

This web documentary records the process of designing and constructing a sea kayak using the wood strip method.



The design process and the selection of locally sourced materials has been informed by the intention of making a vessel that will possess a strong sense of place. It is intended that this kayak will engage meaningfully and harmoniously with the land and seascapes of Australia's east coast.



The principle materials of construction are Australian Red Cedar, Huon Pine, Spotted Gum, Humpback Whale bone, Sydney Turban shell, carbon fibre, kevlar and two pack resin.





The images and text below trace the journey ...











Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Episode 46 - Shaping a bespoke seat

A sketch of the seat, backrest and cheek plates.


The bespoke shape to (half of) the seat was carved from a high density foam ...

The seat shape was then sliced into strip templates ...




The shapes of each of these foam strip templates will next be transferred to wood strips which will then be cut to shape, laminated together and sanded fair.
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