My understanding is that one of the main points of the Aleutian baidarka and (to a lesser degree) Greenland kayak building traditions was to use high...
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recyc
Jun 17, 2009 5:36 pm
OK this is a bit off topic here in the boat group but Platt did tell me that he thought the Airolite system would apply to bicycles as well. I've added some...
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dave griffith
dwgriff1
Jun 17, 2009 9:03 pm
I am big into teardrop trailers and have long thought of making a tear using this technique. I pull my tear with a small car and weight is an issue. Do you...
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dave griffith
dwgriff1
Jun 17, 2009 9:10 pm
Oops, it DOES look like there are stealable ideas here....
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koefstoon
Jun 17, 2009 11:35 pm
For a lot of links go to this website: http://www.dutchbikes.nl/ <http://www.dutchbikes.nl/> and click on the Manufacturers link. Regards,Casper...
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cdnmarketco
Jun 27, 2009 12:30 pm
Hello all I'm new to this Group but hope to become more acquainted with other enthusists as time goes by. My plan is to build at least one or more items, an...
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ruediklein
Jul 5, 2009 2:24 pm
Hi, Is there anyone, who has completed a kayak using this method? I'm familiar with the standard skin-on-frame designs out there, but would like to try and...
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ruediklein
Jul 5, 2009 2:27 pm
Hi, Another quick post: Has anyone experimented with using Bamboo for the ribs? In the skin-on-frame kayak world, there are a few folks, who are using a bamboo...
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Robert Smith
kimberlybulldog
Jul 5, 2009 5:12 pm
Ruedi --Â Can you elaborate on the laminating of bamboo strips ? Or point me to your source ? Â Thanks -- Â AceRobert-- ... From: ruediklein...
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koefstoon
Jul 5, 2009 6:38 pm
I have experimented with bamboo, see these pictures for a prototype: http://www.flickr.com/photos/koefstoon/sets/72157616820492758/ This is not a strict Platt...
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Robert Smith
kimberlybulldog
Jul 5, 2009 8:33 pm
Many Thanks ! And ,"Happy Landings ! " Â AceRobert in Idaho in the U.S.A.-- (Just started growing my own Bamboo) Â ... From: koefstoon...
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bschless@...
bschless
Jul 5, 2009 11:37 pm
Does anyone know if bamboo can be steamed to shape? This appears to be a very interesting design. My wife has requested a kayak for next winter's project,...
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ruediklein
Jul 6, 2009 12:16 am
... Robert, Please see below as perhaps the most prominent example, since Brian is teaching kayak building as well as building kayaks for others: ...
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ruediklein
Jul 6, 2009 12:21 am
... Yes, it can (see Brian's example: http://www.capefalconkayak.com/The%20modern%20skin%20on%20frame%20kayak.html). For me, the question is whether natural...
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ruediklein
Jul 6, 2009 12:41 am
... Great, love it! This is one of the nicer examples of a pure bamboo frame. If you can't find Dacron, could you find ballistic nylon in the Netherlands? It...
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Scott Perkins
scottperkinsusa
Jul 6, 2009 8:14 am
I have seen a lot of charts showing the various strengths of different species of wood but never bamboo listed among them because I suppose bamboo is a grass. ...
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koefstoon
Jul 6, 2009 10:10 am
... On the strength of bamboo: all the fibers are longitudinal, this makes it very strong in one direction. The trouble with bamboo and charts is that bamboo...
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koefstoon
Jul 6, 2009 10:28 am
... I tried steaming bamboo, I used the whole stem, this was no good. Bamboo does not have so much mass, it holds the heat for a mere 8 to 10 seconds. So it...
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koefstoon
Jul 6, 2009 10:41 am
... I have to go to a sailmaker, finally found one near here. I have the impression that stuff like ballistic nylon is not made in Europe anymore. It is...
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ruediklein
Jul 7, 2009 1:51 am
... Yes, I think the ripping is what Brian does. Apparently, he sources his bamboo from: http://nwbamboo.com/materials.html As discussed on Qajaqusa...
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cmrv6
Jul 30, 2009 3:21 am
Hello. I would like to build a light but stable boat for my wife and me to use on the lake. Probably using kayak paddles. Which Airolite boat would be best....
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nwood660
Aug 11, 2009 8:28 pm
Good Evening All I am considering building a Classic 12 for use on the local rivers and in Christchurch Harbour here on the south coast of England. However,...
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noneof yourbusiness
second_floor...
Aug 11, 2009 9:21 pm
Nick: The I believe the heat-n-bond you have there will work. In my experience, it's not that critical. I got the original from GaBoats and got more at a local...
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nwood660
Aug 12, 2009 6:48 pm
Hi Paul Many thanks for your comments, they're most helpful. Your note about the width of the fabric is especially useful and also the contact for information...
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pjacobs55
Aug 16, 2009 3:31 pm
Paul, Thanks for the Yostwerks website link ... what amazing boats! Peter "Black Fly wanabee"...
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bluegrapes2001
Aug 22, 2009 5:09 am
Can you do it? I'm getting my canoe ready for winter and the outside cleaned up very nicely, but I can't get in to all the nooks and crannies and some parts...
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Roland Deschain
rueffingkidding
Aug 22, 2009 1:54 pm
Between needing to get all of the heat-n-bond released simultaneously and the possibility of "reverse" (sheer, etc.) elements in whichever design you built...
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bluegrapes2001
Aug 22, 2009 10:36 pm
My canoe is a decked sailing canoe that I designed and built. I leave my boats in the water all season and I'm not very nice to them. The skin looks as good as...
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rueffingkidding
Aug 24, 2009 10:16 am
I didn't realize that this was not one of Monfort's designs. In any event, if you think that the aircraft Dacron is too thin (especially if ultra-light weight...
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bluegrapes2001
Aug 25, 2009 3:14 am
I just leave the boat pulled up on shore during the warm months. The Dacron is perfect. The skin came off pretty easily, except for the fact that when I put...
