This is so much better understood watching the video, even if I had to watch it more than once. Hard to imagine understanding this in written form. Thank you very much for this episode.
I have to disagree with you..."is it worth the extra effort?". YES! I believe in pride of workmanship. This is something that is lost in almost every area of life these days. Thank you for keeping craftsmanship alive AND passing the skills onto others willing and patient enough to learn.
Thank you very much for an amazing insight in the opportunities you have when you strip build a kayak!... It shows true craftsmanship and an eye for detail.
Wow, at first I was wondering if this process was just crazy, then you laid out the real strips! Excellent video explaining this complicated process. Thanks.
Great job with the video- they are getting better each time, especially with the commentary! Keep up the great work- it’s great to see a true artist at his craft!
I've been enjoying this series, I may well order the plans from you. I've done lots of book matching in my woodworking career but mostly "big" pieces for cabinet doors. I love your attention to detail I'm sure it's going to show in the finished product. I have to admit I'm a little dizzy watching you LOL.
That seemed at little uphill in the start, going madly systematic, turning and moving strips around. But when you laid out that pattern, it all came beautifully together. Really good introduction!
Oh, finally I hear how your surname is pronounced. Been listening very closely but never could quite tell. Nailed it today. Also, beautiful wood is not easy, but worthwhile. Bunch more to this sorting than I had realized.
I've noticed (and do it myself) that we all pronounce our names very quickly. We've said it so many times, and we know our own name I guess. So now in any public situation I try to remember to make an effort to pronounce my name, what seems to me, really slowly. It comes out at about 'normal' speed to people listening. I've been listening to you pronounce your name on every one of your videos, and still hadn't got it quite right. At least I knew from early on in the 'Play' series that I'd been pronouncing it wrong since first getting your book(s). And thanks again for sharing your expertise in these videos. This series is really building on the 'Play' ones which were already excellent. It's interesting to watch you become more comfortable recording yourself, it all comes across as very genuine and compelling.
I have the additional problem doing the voice over here, that everything I say is faster than my normal cadence. This is because, I am trying to say everything before the point I want to make goes "poof" from my mind. That, and general discomfort at speaking to a camera in a room by myself.
It's clear that this is not something that is naturally comfortable for you, and probably everyone; giving any presentation to a non visible 'audience' is a weird situation to say the least. For me, it makes me appreciate your effort even more. And overall it's working fabulously. I'm looking forward to seeing this boat come together (and am still saving my pennies to buy Petrel Play plans as soon as I can). Thanks again Nick.
And should have mentioned that the speaking cadence is working fine for the rest of the videos (at least I don't remember any place where I've missed something). So it was just sharing an observation when it comes to our own names.
A veritable Rubiks cube kayak ! I hope you will be able to live with yourself, if you glue one on out of order ! I like your choice of pattern ! I really thing those strips would look even better on a Canoe !
these series are great... I had absolutely no idea that all this can go into just laying out wood. another thing I've wondered about is can start planking at the waterline? As in the first plank runs parallel with the waterline. Basically planking in quadrants instead of halves.
It seems so easy :-) But I really have to stay sharp on marking my strips. My planks are only like 10 feet long but I wonder if I can match them end to end ? They are redwood, not Cedar.
Honestly, I wouldn't bother. If you have wood, it will look good. Matching like this is getting a little over-the-top. If it is your first boat, worry about other more important things first. While doing all of this is kind of cool, just making a kayak is already pretty cool, you don't need to do matching to have something pretty awesome. But, that said. I have done what you suggest, flipping some of the strips end-for-end so the bow matches the stern. If you really want to melt your brain, that is definitely the way to go.
I did a Shrike in S&G, and I have other kayaks. So I dont really need another kayak. But its very relaxing to work with :-) I will probably go a bit against your advice and try to cut a small plank to see both bookmatching and end-for-end. Thanks for the answer. And great videos
Now a serious question ! You are getting 6 strips out of a 1 1/2" x 3/4" blank. Does that last strip, get shaved a little, or is it a little thinner? Working with 1 1/2" blanks would be easier, than say working a 1" x 10"x 16' plank back and forth through a Table saw. Finding it increasingly hard to find 1 x stock, I may try your strip cutting method ! Again Thanks Nick ! !
Even in a nominal 2" thick piece which is supposed to be 1.5" there is still some variation, and despite my efforts to be very precise with my cutting, with some blanks, I will and up shaving a bit off the last of the 6 pieces, and with some the last will be a skosh small. I am finding the best stuff is in the 2-by rack, the nominal 1" material just doesn't come through with the same color these days.
😳🤪Very nice pattern - I bet the camera doesn’t do it justice! I can’t wait to see how it looks when the strips start going on. Was that the premium grade board for the top?
у вас отличные видео. к сожалению я не понимаю английский. посмотрев много роликов я понял, что с такими уроками можно попробовать построить свою лодку. но мне бы хотелось небольшой рыбацкий моторный катамаран. очень затрудняюсь с выбором типа, склоняюсь к глиссирующим поплавкам (или они как-то по другому называются) если кто-нибудь что-нибудь подскажет, буду очень признателен. с Уважением, жду новых видео. подписка
these series are great... I had absolutely no idea that all this can go into just laying out wood. another thing I've wondered about is can start planking at the waterline? As in the first plank runs parallel with the waterline. Basically planking in quadrants instead of halves.
I will actually start stripping from a line just above, but parallel to, the waterline. One of the considerations is getting the forms out. If you start a place that is not the widest point, some of the forms will have to get out of a gap narrower than the form.
This is so much better understood watching the video, even if I had to watch it more than once. Hard to imagine understanding this in written form. Thank you very much for this episode.
It does require some concentration
I have to disagree with you..."is it worth the extra effort?". YES! I believe in pride of workmanship. This is something that is lost in almost every area of life these days. Thank you for keeping craftsmanship alive AND passing the skills onto others willing and patient enough to learn.
Thank you very much for an amazing insight in the opportunities you have when you strip build a kayak!... It shows true craftsmanship and an eye for detail.
Wow, at first I was wondering if this process was just crazy, then you laid out the real strips! Excellent video explaining this complicated process. Thanks.
It is crazy, but it does look nice.
Brian Brown q
Very interesting to watch the choice come together. Good video!
Great job with the video- they are getting better each time, especially with the commentary! Keep up the great work- it’s great to see a true artist at his craft!
I've been enjoying this series, I may well order the plans from you. I've done lots of book matching in my woodworking career but mostly "big" pieces for cabinet doors. I love your attention to detail I'm sure it's going to show in the finished product. I have to admit I'm a little dizzy watching you LOL.
Wow that was informative. Shell game!
That seemed at little uphill in the start, going madly systematic, turning and moving strips around. But when you laid out that pattern, it all came beautifully together. Really good introduction!
Oh, finally I hear how your surname is pronounced. Been listening very closely but never could quite tell. Nailed it today.
Also, beautiful wood is not easy, but worthwhile. Bunch more to this sorting than I had realized.
Yea," shaDa" not "shade"
It is very possible to go overboard with this matching stuff.
I've noticed (and do it myself) that we all pronounce our names very quickly. We've said it so many times, and we know our own name I guess. So now in any public situation I try to remember to make an effort to pronounce my name, what seems to me, really slowly. It comes out at about 'normal' speed to people listening.
I've been listening to you pronounce your name on every one of your videos, and still hadn't got it quite right. At least I knew from early on in the 'Play' series that I'd been pronouncing it wrong since first getting your book(s).
And thanks again for sharing your expertise in these videos. This series is really building on the 'Play' ones which were already excellent. It's interesting to watch you become more comfortable recording yourself, it all comes across as very genuine and compelling.
I have the additional problem doing the voice over here, that everything I say is faster than my normal cadence. This is because, I am trying to say everything before the point I want to make goes "poof" from my mind.
That, and general discomfort at speaking to a camera in a room by myself.
It's clear that this is not something that is naturally comfortable for you, and probably everyone; giving any presentation to a non visible 'audience' is a weird situation to say the least. For me, it makes me appreciate your effort even more. And overall it's working fabulously. I'm looking forward to seeing this boat come together (and am still saving my pennies to buy Petrel Play plans as soon as I can). Thanks again Nick.
And should have mentioned that the speaking cadence is working fine for the rest of the videos (at least I don't remember any place where I've missed something). So it was just sharing an observation when it comes to our own names.
A veritable Rubiks cube kayak ! I hope you will be able to live with yourself, if you glue one on out of order ! I like your choice of pattern ! I really thing those strips would look even better on a Canoe !
these series are great... I had absolutely no idea that all this can go into just laying out wood. another thing I've wondered about is can start planking at the waterline? As in the first plank runs parallel with the waterline. Basically planking in quadrants instead of halves.
Ditto
Un cordial saludo Sr. Nick. He estado viendo sus videos.
Tengo que empezar a comprar herramientas para comenzar el proyecto.
It’s good that you don’t need a lot of tools to get started. Have fun Building
OHHHH .... my brain is melting!!!!!
Well done.
It seems so easy :-) But I really have to stay sharp on marking my strips. My planks are only like 10 feet long but I wonder if I can match them end to end ? They are redwood, not Cedar.
Honestly, I wouldn't bother. If you have wood, it will look good. Matching like this is getting a little over-the-top. If it is your first boat, worry about other more important things first. While doing all of this is kind of cool, just making a kayak is already pretty cool, you don't need to do matching to have something pretty awesome.
But, that said. I have done what you suggest, flipping some of the strips end-for-end so the bow matches the stern. If you really want to melt your brain, that is definitely the way to go.
I did a Shrike in S&G, and I have other kayaks. So I dont really need another kayak. But its very relaxing to work with :-) I will probably go a bit against your advice and try to cut a small plank to see both bookmatching and end-for-end. Thanks for the answer. And great videos
I'm new to your channel, please excuse my ignorance what kind of glue do you use to glue the steps to each other?
Titebond III waterproof glue
Now a serious question ! You are getting 6 strips out of a 1 1/2" x 3/4" blank. Does that last strip, get shaved a little, or is it a little thinner? Working with 1 1/2" blanks would be easier, than say working a 1" x 10"x 16' plank back and forth through a Table saw. Finding it increasingly hard to find 1 x stock, I may try your strip cutting method ! Again Thanks Nick ! !
Even in a nominal 2" thick piece which is supposed to be 1.5" there is still some variation, and despite my efforts to be very precise with my cutting, with some blanks, I will and up shaving a bit off the last of the 6 pieces, and with some the last will be a skosh small.
I am finding the best stuff is in the 2-by rack, the nominal 1" material just doesn't come through with the same color these days.
😳🤪Very nice pattern - I bet the camera doesn’t do it justice! I can’t wait to see how it looks when the strips start going on. Was that the premium grade board for the top?
I think it will look nice. It was a piece of A-or-Better I had up in my attic. I try to pick up nice stuff when I see it.
this is fucking amazing. I would never thing of that!
у вас отличные видео. к сожалению я не понимаю английский. посмотрев много роликов я понял, что с такими уроками можно попробовать построить свою лодку. но мне бы хотелось небольшой рыбацкий моторный катамаран. очень затрудняюсь с выбором типа, склоняюсь к глиссирующим поплавкам (или они как-то по другому называются) если кто-нибудь что-нибудь подскажет, буду очень признателен.
с Уважением, жду новых видео. подписка
My head hurts....
sorry guys.... this process is clearly more complex than building a simple Stradivarius.... :)
these series are great... I had absolutely no idea that all this can go into just laying out wood. another thing I've wondered about is can start planking at the waterline? As in the first plank runs parallel with the waterline. Basically planking in quadrants instead of halves.
I will actually start stripping from a line just above, but parallel to, the waterline. One of the considerations is getting the forms out. If you start a place that is not the widest point, some of the forms will have to get out of a gap narrower than the form.