cheater mk 2.4 strip build

[winchbitch]

Perfect weather for kayak building.

[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



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



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

[Seasherpa]

Good stuff Cheater, I'm sure there is a joke in there somewhere about 'following' this build

[cheaterparts]

Good stuff Cheater, I'm sure there is a joke in there somewhere about 'following' this build

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

[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

[maverick]

Keep the reports coming.

[peatop]

Looking good Cheater.

[Widsa]

Looks awesome mate!

[happyas]

Almost like building an aircraft

[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



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



so it's still happening slowly