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Re: How to build a deck?
By:Bob Marr
Date: 3/23/1999, 7:54 am
In Response To: How to build a deck? (Fritjof Karlsson)

Hi, Fritjof.

So how DID you do it? Did you use half-forms nailed down to the table?

Bob

> I have stripbuilt a hull, upsidedown on a table and the shape is almost a
> perfect copy of the original kayak. Now I am ready to start with the deck.
> But I am not sure how to do it. I´ve have read Schades book, but while I
> am not using his method with a strongback inside the hull, I am now left
> all alone with my building problems. Please help.

> I have to make some new forms and attach them inside the hull. If anyone
> has any great ideas about how to design and build the deck I would be very
> happy! Fritjof

Messages In This Thread

How to build a deck?
Fritjof Karlsson -- 3/23/1999, 5:16 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/23/1999, 2:57 pm
Re: How to build a deck?
Fritjof Karlsson -- 3/24/1999, 2:10 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Drew Lebauer -- 3/24/1999, 2:21 pm
Re: How to build a deck?
Shawn Baker -- 3/25/1999, 12:29 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Drew Lebauer -- 3/26/1999, 10:45 am
Re: How to build a deck?
jim champoux -- 3/24/1999, 9:09 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/24/1999, 9:39 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Fritjof Karlsson -- 3/24/1999, 10:58 am
Re: How to build a deck?
jim champoux -- 3/24/1999, 12:51 pm
Re: How to build a deck?
jim champoux -- 3/23/1999, 10:31 am
Re: one more thing
jim champoux -- 3/23/1999, 11:04 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Bob Marr -- 3/23/1999, 7:54 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Fritjof Karlsson -- 3/23/1999, 8:54 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Bob Marr -- 3/23/1999, 10:40 am
Re: How to build a deck?
Shawn Baker -- 3/23/1999, 10:20 am