Kayaks You Can Build: An Illustrated Guide to Plywood Construction Contributor(s): Moores, Ted (Author), Rossel, Greg (Author) |
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ISBN: 1552978613 ISBN-13: 9781552978610 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2004 Annotation: "The definitive handbook for kayak builders." Kayaks are growing in popularity as a fun, low-impact way to explore the wilderness or paddle on local waters. Combining easy-to-follow instructions with 472 color photographs, Kayaks You Can Build takes the reader, step-by-step, through the entire construction cycle of building a plywood kayak. This simple construction process demands neither special skills nor a woodworking shop. This book includes: A short history of the kayak How to choose the right kayak for your needs and skill level Setting up your work area and how to build a work table and cradle forms Details of all the necessary tools, materials and supplies Tricks of the trade from ensuring the boat stays twist-free during construction to laying fiberglass cloth the easy way for a great finish Minimizing exposure to toxic fumes and dust How to avoid and correct mistakes. This book includes day-to-day building journals for the three most popular kayak kits. A typical stitch and glue kayak kit contains pre-cut plywood planks, epoxy and hardware. Drawing on more than thirty years of boatbuilding and teaching experience, Kayaks You Can Build enables the first-time builder to assemble a kayak with truly professional results. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Kayaking - Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding - General |
Dewey: 623.829 |
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 11.04" W x 8.4" (2.97 lbs) 256 pages |
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Publisher Description: The definitive handbook for kayak builders. Kayaks are growing in popularity as a fun, low-impact way to explore the wilderness or paddle on local waters. Combining easy-to-follow instructions with 472 color photographs, Kayaks You Can Build takes the reader, step-by-step, through the entire construction cycle of building a plywood kayak. This simple construction process demands neither special skills nor a woodworking shop. This book includes:
This book includes day-to-day building journals for the three most popular kayak kits. A typical stitch and glue kayak kit contains pre-cut plywood planks, epoxy and hardware. Drawing on more than thirty years of boatbuilding and teaching experience, Kayaks You Can Build enables the first-time builder to assemble a kayak with truly professional results. |
Contributor Bio(s): Moores, Ted: - Ted Moores and Greg Rössel |