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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 ...











Sunday, August 7, 2011

Episode 47 - Shaping a bespoke seat (continued)

My kind neighbour, Brian, has lent me a hand by cutting out the profiles for the kayak seat with his bandsaw.

Note that he has all of his original fingers.

Pictured above is the rough shape of the seat.
The two pale strips are of huon pine and, being stronger than the Aust Red Cedar, will provide the structural stiffness to the laminated seat. The next step is to resin all of these profiled strips together with pressure clamps.
The other pieces visible above are the laminated back band and cheek plates.
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