Clear Stream Fine Woodworking (CSFW)

Work from 7/5/2008 through 7/26/2008 Clicking on a thumbnail will bring up the full-size image. This was the first kayak where my customer lived close enough that he could stop by periodically.  At one such meeting we went over the layout of all the deck lines and hardware.  We marked the physical locations directly on the deck (recently fiberglassed).   It was a great experience.  We accomplished more in a 3 hour meeting than in weeks of e-mails.  … Read entire article »

Work from 7/20/2008 through 7/26/2008 Clicking on a thumbnail will bring up the full-size image. A kayak without it’s final coatings looks a bit rough, almost sad.  You can kinda picture what it’s going to look like but the finish is what brings the kayak alive.  Varnish makes any wood grain or carbon fiber cloth just pop.  A nice, smooth coat of paint really shows off all the subtle curves of the deck and hull.  Luckily the … Read entire article »

Work from 6/24/2008 through 7/13/2008 Clicking on a thumbnail will bring up the full-size image. I wanted to do as much work on the inside as I can before I join the deck to the hull.  You’ve already read about the hatches, deck fittings, cockpit, paddle park and the seat/rear bulkhead.  The things left to install are the forward bulkhead, interior tie-offs, some uni-carbon fiber in strategic locations and the finish coats.  Then I could tape the … Read entire article »