Making a Cedar Strip Kayak - microBootlegger Sport Build Overview
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 24 окт 2018
- Watch the whole kayak building project from buying wood to launching the finished cedar strip kayak. I documented the complete build of a microBootlegger Sport strip-built kayak in a 68 episode vlog. Here I boil it down to a single half hour.
Plans for this kayak are available at guillemot-kayaks.com/catalog/... and guillemot-kayaks.myshopify.co...
This kayak is made from western red cedar that I bought as boards and milled into 3/16" strips. The design is my own. I cut forms on a ShopBot CNC machine.
The cedar strips are assembled on the forms with hot-melt glue and without staples. I used a Robe-Bevel tool to shape the strips for tight seams.
The assembled strips are scraped, planed and sanded to a fair surface before applying stain, fiberglass and epoxy.
Watch the complete build series at: • Buying Wood microBoo...
Buy plans to build your own kayak at: www.guillemot-kayaks.com/
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/ 
Хобби
“Wow look at that, a floating Stradivarius.”
Exactly. It should be illegal to put that in the water.
@@jeffbeck6501 it would be a shame for it to not be put in the water after all the exquisite and meticulous work put into it. That would be like never hearing that Stradivarius played.
@@jeffbeck6501 Yes but you cannot leave the satisfaction of trying the result of your work, it is like cooking the best of the rib-eyes and not eating it.
A cordial greeting.
literally just said that to my mate, scroll down, last comment!
classixdrummer
I think that's a fair statement and well put! I work with wood but have no knowledge of Kayak building. I feel I can say that this man is a true craftsman with incredible workmanship...well done sir, beautiful.
That is one of the most satisfying things a man can build. I‘m curing major depression in a mental health hospital atm, and this video made me really enjoy to watch, i didn‘t expect to find that. What a piece of art. Steady, patient, exact, calm work and the result is from a different world. Best thing i‘ve ever seen. When get out of here i try to go on a early winter morning kayak trip in my old plastic kayak. Thanks a lot for sharing
Making anything can be highly therapeutic. Even getting your hands on Playdough is good. I hope you feel better.
Nick Schade thank you! I have a class in 5 mins, in the clinic. I try whittling/ carving a rabbit😁 in the morning i was shooting a nice wooden bow with an instructor. I made a clay duck last week, it looks funny but i liked doing it. They have good things to do in here. Your work is inspiring...
It's amazing what one man can do with his hands and 4000 rolls of tape.
I thought I'd skip through the video but ended up watching the whole 35 min. Mesmerizing, craftsmanship at its finest.
It is approaching a year ago that I started working on this kayak. It is good to have this document of the process. I hope you enjoy watching
Nick, I just finished washing and sanding the epoxy and applying the first coat of marine varnish on my kayak. Several areas became milky looking with the fiberglass cloth cross hatch showing up - but I don't feel the glass, all is smooth. Any thoughts on what I did wrong?
This is my fish kayak and first time working with epoxy and marine varnish.
Thanks,
Paul
Hi @@pamandpaulhinderaker8869, Usually the varnish will make surface milkiness disappear. If you are seeing the weave of the cloth a bit, that would suggest that the problem is embedded in the epoxy a bit. It is hard to know exactly what is going on without actually seeing the issue. You could send me a photo at Nick {at} guillemot-kayaks {dot} com. I would be happy to take a look and see if I can offer any suggestions.
This is so beautiful. Congratulations on the exquisite craftsmanship.
What is the cost of something like this.
I'm so conflicted with what you have done.
On one hand it seems like a crazy amount of effort to put into anything - but on the other hand it seems like the very best thing a person could do with their time...
damn nice work!
Nick, we've never met, I hope you don't mind my sharing. I have to tell you, this peaceful gift of yours reached me on many levels: I am an avid kayaker of several decades now, a serious amateur musician, and I teach yoga (also about 20 years). When I was in high school wood shop, Dad and I built a 13 foot sailboat using Redwood strips, same construction strategy you're using on those gorgeous kayaks. Like your website says, there is nothing more peaceful nor satisfying than paddling the waters of MA, Maine, and New Hampshire in a boat you built with your own two hands.
The music you chose could not be more aligned with your 35 minutes of creation. I came across this snippet by chance, once the music started, I had to experience the whole thing. I wish you and your staff another 25 years of outrageous success and feeling connected to like-minded folks. Never say never my friend; I will see you on the water. Namaste
This is not just a boat, but also art worth collecting。
I am going to hide my plastic kayak in shame after seeing this work of art.
“ GREAT JOB “. Built a 17 foot Mahogany Kayak and a 15’ cedar strip row boat. About 15 years ago.
Lots of fun. “ LOT’S of SANDING “. Lots of work but enjoyed every minute of it. This year I got to fill
It with my 7 grandchildren ages 1 thru 9. And take them for a row.
I call the picture “ Boat Load of Grandchildren”. Build one Yourself. You Won’t Regret it.
You Sir are a master of your craft.
I'm 62 years old and I've wanted to build a cedar strip kayak for decades. I just purchased a kit for a S&G kayak from CLC and I'm enjoying the building process immensely. However, watching you build boats reignites my desire to take this craft to a new level with a strip kayak.
Well, this is quite ridiculous. I'm not a boat builder. I've never ridden a kayak. I'm not even gonna start kayaking nor boat building, as I'm pretty old for this and have a lot of different, time-consuming, hobbies. Even though I spent on this channel plenty of hours, watching the whole microbootleger build series, Petrel series, and others. Awesome show. Pure enjoyment to watch all your skill, Mr.Schade. Great cinematography, great narrative, I really enjoyed every part of the building process, every detail, every trick and explanation/comment you provided. Thank you for all of this and wish you the best!
Legend has it that it’s still the smoothest thing on earth.
Became aware that I was shaking my head as I was watching, in disbelief at the level of craftsmanship and beauty of the work. Simply stunning.
Lester Falcon Me too 😮
@@ukwoodcarver me too!!...unbelieveable craftmanship
SAME
I have never seen such attention to detail except for me when shaving
I've never used a kayak nor do I know diddly-squat about them but this video was a joy to watch. Doesn't really matter the subject, watching a true master at work is always worth the time. This is one of those things that if you have to ask you can't afford it.
If only I had that kind of patience, commitment and sheer will! Alas I realize now I could never do this...you sir are an amazing crafstman
I never would’ve thought of sealing a boat with Greek nonfat yogurt, but sure did the trick!! Mad skills!!
The secret is in the Butane Torch.
I’m a carpenter. To see the work this gentlemen put into this little boat is an eye opener. Extraordinary work
you could probably make one from watching this video.
That kayak is so beautiful, the water didn't want to let go at first when you picked it up.
...Poetry in motion...I'm surrounded by "smartphone zombies" who have never banged together a birdhouse for Mothers Day. Commercial television and video games...what a total wast of time. Compared to the result of inspired craftsmanship v.s. the highest golf score of the day on your 3 x 5 inch monitor that has become our reality....Inspiring to witness what can be accomplished when not distracted by monitors...A.C.Feuerhelm
I am older, I have worked in wood all my life. This is incredible. Your talent has morphed into the religious realm. Thank you. I forgot how much beauty can come from devotion. Just wow.
As an amateur wood worker, that is one of the most beautiful works of art I've ever seen!
Legend has it, that he is still sanding and re-coating the Kayak till this day...
Cadillac on the water.Super class.I was going to build a kayak until I saw this movie.I no longer want.
I can't do that.
1st scratch and I'd be jumping off the nearest bridge. Incredible Work Nick!
Something tells me he can probably fix it.
@@kayakingforthebirds2506 Just a little sanding.
If I ever win mega millions, I’ll have to have you build me 2 of everything you’ve designed Nick, 1 to paddle, and 1 to display around my house on the walls!
Talk about a labor of love, you sir are an artist!
Wood strips are the ultimate. Nick is a kayak genius.
As an avid sport kayaker with three slightly upper mid grade kayaks, my dream is to build a wood kayak. My airplane ( KR2) has what's called a wood boat with fiberglass over the wood. So, I'm familiar with the process. My KR has been featured in magazines and won numerous national awards. But, the quality of your kayak is far beyond my KR2. In fact, it blows my mind that you actually took that work of art on the water and that your dock has no bumpers. I cringed. As another stated, it's a Stradivarius and certainly museum quality. I salute you.
Wow, just wow! I dare say calling it a kayak almost feels insulting to the craftsmanship level. This is art. Truly amazing and stunning.
Floating Art! If that was my kayak, it would never see a drop of water....it would be hanging in my living room with spot lights!
Gary
That my friend, would be like not taking a Martin #1 out of it’s case.
Beautiful things are made to enjoy & play in!
I’d be humbled just to have one of this Gent’s paddles!!!
(And yup,
That trout I’m holding in the profile pic was landed from my kayak. 🤣)
This is something that can be treasured forever. Beautifully done.
Thank you
I could never appreciate the effort and craftsmanship put into this build until now. Seeing the season change out your windows was incredible. The music was an incredible symphony of craftsmanship capped off by your skills. Your attention to every detail and beautiful craftsmanship was a joy to experience. Thank you for sharing this moment of calm and serenity wrapped around an incredible build. Excellent, I was educated while relieving any stress from my life. This was the first time that learning was also relaxing. Cheers sir, very commendable.
That non-fat Greek yogurt really shinned that thing up. That's more than a kayak it's a work of art
I built the Great Auk in 2010. Took me five months. One of the most satisfying things I’ve ever done!
Thanks for enriching my life Nick!
That is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL KAYAK i have ever seen
Pleasure to watch such dedicated talented committed craftsmanship. A year worth reliving again anytime.
Incredible, amazing, fantastic... I don't know english too much to find the right words. Both the care of construction, perfection in find and make the right tools for a specific work, acurate placing of all piece of wood, all this combined in a very very beautiful video. Thanks for sharing, you are an inspiration an proof of what an human beeing can do. Be proud of that!
I hope he passes this skill on to someone, preferably a family member but if needs be a stranger who appreciates the skill. Modern tech brought us the assembly line, but the personal touch was lost. Nick would be highly prized by the waterborne folk in the America's several centuries ago. Well done sir. Well done indeed.
The excitement of taking that out for the first time.....absolute heaven
Your tape supplier must really love you :) You must get a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction out of creating such a functional work of art.
What i like the most is, it only took Half an houer to make!
For us, not for him though
@@cia9315 Really?!?
...bummer. I was on my way to buy some wood. :(
I am jealous of your clamp collection
lol, I was thinking the same thing! I was counting $4 for every hand clamp as he went around...makes my 10 clamps I own seem inferior
Gangster, apparently not lol.
@Gangster of Love, you have 2 more chip clips than I do! Lmao
Harbor Freight clamps work just fine! I wait for a sale and buy in bulk! :-)
And apparently tape works well too! That's clever.
@@scottmichael3745, I have a couple HF clamps, only issue I've had is one of my screw clams handles broke off. I just use pliers on it now lol
35 minutes just flew by in a few blinks. Your video is perfectly crafted. Of course it is. A master craftsman wouldn’t skimp on his video.
I love how you organized your cedar strips to go together so the grain looks like a continuous log. Brilliant work.
I wish you would have shown how you took the halves apart. Thank you for posting this excellent video.
First RUclips video I ever saw that was worth the commercials. Spectacular work. Truly breathtaking.
A true artisan. Amazing that such people are alive and producing magnificent art. God bless them all
That thing has the build quality of a musical instrument
I wonder if he could make a guitar.
@@jeffbeck6501 Without a doubt.
Sounds just about right.
I was thinking that it is as beautiful and meticulously crafted as a giant violin would have been.
Why in hell would someone thumb down this video??? This the epitome of perfection in boatbuilding! Bookmatched cedar strips, each one individually beveled, uniformly sanded inside and out, glassed in and out, sanded multiple times, varnished, polished... The works! Nobody on earth does it better.
That's beautiful wood work. It's how with a good pair of hands and a good eye can make beautiful art
.
Everytime when i was thinking that it is done ,you still go further , sir i have a feeling that you did this kayak to be able to fly in another universe ,what a spectacular dedication ...
i have no words ,was a pleasure to watch your video.
What a absolute work of art. As much as I would love to build such a masterpiece, I just dont have the patience. I can surely appreciate the time and effort Involved in making such a beautiful boat. Of course I would see 229 people that gave this a thumbs down. That is so shameful. Beautiful work!
Very few works of art are appreciated while the artist is still alive.
Heck of a craftsman you are. As a skilled woodworker myself that's not a compliment that I dole out lightly. Thank you for giving me something to watch as I long for the days of having a boat again. Had to sell my 14ft kayak to help pay for school costs.
I watched this lovely video, after I walked to my garage to look at my plastic kayak, I will never be happy on the water again. Thankyou for sharing.
It makes the store bought kayaks look so mundane. No matter how nice a store bought one could be, there would be nothing like paddling about in that sublime craft that you made by yourself. It really does remind me of the crafting of an instrument like a violin, cello, guitar, or mandolin... that floats. Just amazing!
What an exquisite build! Congratulations and thanks for sharing it.
Wow, that's the most beautiful kayak I've ever seen.
Got distinct fly away home vibe, and this is great craftsmanship
Excellent as usual!!! Great editing!
I will add my kudos. This is a magnificent boat by itself. It was wonderful to see the level of attention to detail and the painstaking measures you took to insure perfection. It is like a priceless musical instrument or work of art. Each time you put a finish on, I held my breath wondering if this was it. Then you'd sand it down again. The anticipation was excruciating (LOL), but well worth it! Thank you for sharing.
Oh wow! The moment it's revealed after sanding that you've organized the strips to mirror their grain at the center line! Awesome!
That right there is love. Beautiful work. If you will excuse me I have to retrieve my jaw from the floor. Absolutely stunning
Nick- Wow- that was beautiful- thanks for sharing- incredible process, time, energy to make that beautiful boat- great paddling with you this weekend- Chris
Perfect
It’s “the ART” for me
I want its
Nick, I just finished my first reading of your 2009 book, "Building Strip Planked Boats", and this video makes an excellent companion to the final chapter.
That kayak is way to nice to use!!! Excellent!!
That is the best looking water craft I've ever seen in my life. I wish I could acquire one from you.
It's great to see people making things that are both functional and beautiful. So much love care and patience invested to produce something beautiful. I hope the totally appropriate combination of old and new materials means that it will last for decades with care.
It's sad to know that the young generation doesn't appreciate the ways of the old days. This is something that is getting lost as time goes on. I know I truly enjoyed each and every minute of this video with the upmost respect and the knowledge you have in building this and I truly hope someone in your family is learning this from you. God bless you.
No worries friend. There's a huge group of younger people picking up crafts like this.
The best part is this was all done over one lazy weekend.
If the You Tube system would allow me to "like" this video more than one time I'd push the button dozens of times. Watched the original series of the how you made it and enjoyed that tremendously. This just makes the process seem more whole. Shows how you thought out the details in a more seamless fashion. Like the lines of the kayak itself this video just flows.
That thing must glide through water like a hot knife through butter. Amazing work!
2x speed ... you’re welcome. Great craftsmanship! ✌🏻🇺🇸
i'd buy one if I had a place to keep it and a means of transporting it. I love the craftsmanship that goes into making one. Beautiful work.
That thing is pure art (on water)! LOVE it
I had a very intelligent neighbor in Land O Lakes Florida, who built two of these. Lovely work, I just outstanding.
I watched with the most pure form of envy.Great work.Loved your video.Thanks for sharing.
awesome kayak - I fell tired and dusty just watching well done
That is an absolute piece of art with function. Perfect.
That boat made me cry at the end. She was just the most beautiful thing I ever saw.
A true craftsman, sharp tools, patience and a Wooden Boat Apron.....Nick the wood tool your using to smooth the edges on the strips that have the 2 handles is that a type of plane you made, it is breaking the edges of the previous laid piece......I love the Channel marker in the video.......calming
A true master of woodworking, thx
The most amazing things about this project:
1. All those tools and all that sharpening and the man still has all 10 fingers. Not a single Band-Aid to be seen. Were it my kayak, the stain of choice would have been blood.
2. When finally finished, he up and put it in the water. I'd have hung it on the wall in a climate controlled glass case then gone to Cabela's and bought a plastic one to paddle around in.
This has to be the most beautiful kayak I've ever seen. The labor that goes into it, unreal!
Beautiful !!! But what really ticks me off is anyone giving this build a thumbs down. Some people have no clue about working in a shop, owning tools, and taking a plank and turning it into a heirloom with your own 2 hands, one could only dream of being the proud recipient of. I tip my hat to you Nick, that is incredible !!!!!!
Superior craftsmanship. Very beautiful kayak.
This is the most beautiful kayak I have ever seen
The artistry of the video editing and music are almost as much as the beautiful kayak, almost that is. Amazing job.
A superb kayak the time and patience you can not put a price on such a beautiful job, well worth the time FANTASTIC.
I watched this again. The first time I didn't realize the high tech involved here. You used fiberglass , kevlar, carbon fiber, and carbon fiber-kevlar mesh. Not only is it beautiful, it's space age technology. Just watched some of another video on this build and it shows that you used vacuum bagging for these high tech CF cloths. This is truly a one of a kind build.
Absolute respect to you, sir. Your craftsmanship is incredible.
That's the best vid I've seen all year, incredible Nick, that is fantastic, excellent workmanship.
green, super adhesion masking tape!!! I can't live without that stuff... amazing work of art.
What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship
Absolutely hypnotized by this(!); the process, the music, the serenity of it as a whole is just so well executed. A job well done and beautiful final product. Cheers :)
Absolutely mesmerizing. Incredible craftsmanship and patience during crafting the vessel. Thank you!
What a beauty! So much work. Love how you matched the grain. A boat as a museum piece. Could never be mass produced--until someone builds a strip blank boat building robot, which will never happen. Not because it would be impossible, but because there is almost no market, because it would still cost more than plastic. The only reason such a boat exists, is that someone really loves the beauty of real wood, and people in love exhibit non-economic behavior.
All I can say is poetry in motion.
Years ago when I first saw these canoes I wanted to build one for myself. I am sorry that I never did. I really enjoyed watching this though. I appreciate the amount of skill and time that went into this beautiful project. Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations. Absolutely mesmerizing watching you work and producing something this beautiful.👌👌
Beautiful boat. It appears to be super light and super sleek. The way it glides through the water is a thing of beauty.
I almost turned the video off when I saw you bring out the MDF. I'm glad I didn't.
ganz hohe Handwerkskunst.
Ganz großen respekt an dich