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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 08 Jul 2018, 17:29
by winchbitch
Perfect weather for kayak building.

Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 16 Jul 2018, 18:46
by cheaterparts
Ok just a small update on the build

I got the printed forms glued up on some 12 mm MDF these were cut out and sanded up

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these also had a rectangular hole cut in then along the centre line and with the lower edge on the water line
these have been threaded onto a 75 x 50 x 2 mm steel section that makes up the strong back

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I have to make up some 238 mm spacers ( 16 of them ) and 1 adjustable to pack the forms out at the right spacings

I've picked up a small band saw to cut my strips up on so a couple of tables and a long fence to hold the planks true will be on the agenda
same as I have to order some Paulownia ( wood )

so progress is being made

Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 16 Jul 2018, 18:52
by Seasherpa
Good stuff Cheater, I'm sure there is a joke in there somewhere about 'following' this build :lol:

Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 16 Jul 2018, 19:01
by cheaterparts
Seasherpa wrote:Good stuff Cheater, I'm sure there is a joke in there somewhere about 'following' this build :lol:

no the joke may be me trying to get my fat rear end in the seat with out falling in the drink

Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 22 Jul 2018, 19:23
by cheaterparts
the strong back is almost finished I had a bit of time this afternoon so got the bow section bolted on and through the week I made up spacers to go between the forms
just have to finish off the adjustable centre spacer and trim any that aren't quite the right length

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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 22 Jul 2018, 19:25
by maverick
Keep the reports coming.

Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 23 Jul 2018, 10:50
by peatop
Looking good Cheater.

Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 25 Jul 2018, 14:03
by Widsa
Looks awesome mate!

Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 28 Jul 2018, 20:53
by happyas
Almost like building an aircraft

Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build

Posted: 29 Jul 2018, 16:41
by cheaterparts
got the adjustable spacer made today - this tightens all the forms up on the strong back nicely - so next step is to make up a stand to work on then all the forms will get a final line up ( water line and centre lines ) a final tighten and it's ready for strips

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Paulownia ( wood ) is ordered and should be on it's way down next week from Coffs Harbour

I also picked up a small wood shoulder plane that has been on order for a while - this measures 1/4 inch wide ( 6.35 mm ) and 2 1/2 inches long - I have to make up a bevel guild to fit it into to make fitting the strips tighter and quicker , that will be cut out of some aluminium

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so it's still happening slowly